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Rafael Amorim Bertacini
MFA Design, UC Davis

Rafael is a multidisciplinary designer and photographer interested in the intersection of industrial design, crafts, technology, and fashion design. With a decade of photography experience, he has collaborated with major brands such as Heinz, Monster Energy, and Budweiser, achieving features in prominent media outlets. For his M.A. project, he created a collection of artistic handbags, delving into symbolic narratives and expressing his identity as a queer man (learn more). His expertise is crafting objects harmonizing art, design, and functionality while embodying metaphor and personal storytelling.

Website: https://brtcn.co

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