Hey, I am Filipe :) born in Brazil, with Italian roots, and now based in the UK.
My thing with design started way back. I was that kid who could spend ages staring at Apple gadgets, completely mesmerised. The iPod Nano 3rd Gen was my big obsession. I asked my dad for it so many times that one day he finally surprised me with it. I can still picture it in my hands. The Cover Flow, the scroll wheel, how small and perfect it felt… It was simple, but it hit me in a way I did not forget.
As I grew up, I started noticing other little things too. How materials touch, how sunlight paints a wall differently throughout the day, how shadows quietly change the mood of a space. I did not think much of it at the time, but those things kept pulling me in.
When I turned seventeen and had to choose a degree, I was stuck between Architecture and Civil Engineering. I chose Engineering because I loved physics and wanted to understand how things really work underneath it all. And honestly, it was the right choice. It gave me structure, discipline, and a way of seeing the world that I still carry with me.
After graduating, I got really close to the world of architecture and visualisation. I designed buildings in AutoCAD, built 3D models in SketchUp, created visuals, and spent a lot of time on site making sure everything was being built the way it was meant to be. Missing a day on site could turn into a disaster — I learned that fast. It was intense, but it was real, and it showed me how an idea becomes something you can touch.
Then I moved to the UK and joined a company that blends architecture, interior design, and construction. And that changed everything. It was the first time I felt like all the pieces finally made sense together. I realised I did not have to choose one path.
Turns out, the sweet spot for me was right between all three: engineering, architecture, and visualisation. And it felt like I finally belonged somewhere.
That is how Rigolon Studio was born — a small, independent studio built with curiosity, honesty, and a real love for telling stories through images. So, how do I put our mission into words? Well…
“To tell stories through ultra-realistic architectural visuals that immerse, inspire, and bring a smile to your face.”
People love to look complicated. Long processes, heavy words, endless steps.
But the truth is that great work does not need drama. It needs clarity, conversation, and a bit of spark.
So here is how things flow when we work together.
We talk about your project. You explain. I ask a few smart questions. No interrogation lamp involved.
I lay out the game plan. Then the fun begins.
I send the visuals. You tell me what feels right and what needs tweaking. Easy, quick, no drama.
If everything clicks, we keep working together. Simple. Efficient. No “please see attached” madness.
