Barbara (Babi) is a graphic designer with a background in architecture, currently pursuing an MFA in Graphic Design at RISD, where she is exploring spatial/visual perception, interactivity and playfulness.

With a multidisciplinary experience that spans various scales and mediums, her work and process are driven by ideas and visual experimentation.

Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she is now based in Providence, USA.





cutlakbabi@gmail.com



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Experience in Design

Biabum
Designer
2022—2024
Best New Studio in Latin America by the Latin American Design Awards, 2022

Tereza Bettinardi
Designer
2020—2022

ps.2 architecture+design
Intern
2019

Studio of the Year in Latin America by the Latin American Design Awards, 2020


Previous Experience
in Architecture


Rio2016 Olympics Organizing Comitee

Architect and Project Manager
2014—2016

C+P
Architect
2012-2014


Carla Juaçaba
Intern
2012




Education

Rhode Island School of Design
Graphic Design MFA
2024—present

Escola Britanica de Artes Criativas
Specialized Certificate in Graphic Design 

Politecnico di Milano
One-year exchange program in the School of Design

PUC-Rio
BFA Architecture and Urbanism




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