Ricky Tucker
About Ricky Tucker
Ricky Tucker is a Product Designer with a Master of Arts in Industrial and Product Design from Florence Design Academy. He has extensive experience in design roles across various companies, currently serving as a Senior Experience Designer at U.S. Bank since 2021.
Work at FareHarbor
Ricky Tucker has been employed at FareHarbor as a Product Designer since 2018. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of user experiences for the company's products. His work focuses on creating effective design solutions that meet user needs and align with business objectives. FareHarbor operates in the travel and tourism industry, providing software solutions to streamline booking processes for activity providers.
Education and Expertise
Ricky Tucker studied at the Florence Design Academy in Italy, where he focused on Industrial and Product Design. He completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Bio-products/systems from the University of Minnesota. This educational background equips him with a strong foundation in design principles and product development.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to his current role at FareHarbor, Ricky Tucker worked at several notable design firms. He served as an Industrial Designer at Pentagram for nine months in 2014-2015. Following that, he worked at hOmE Studios as a Designer for eleven months in 2015-2016. His experience also includes a position as a Design Engineer at Works Manufacturing from 2016 to 2017, where he applied his design skills in a manufacturing context.
Experience in Research and Development
Ricky Tucker began his career as an R&D Associate at Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc. from 2012 to 2013. In this role, he was involved in research and development activities, contributing to the creation of innovative solutions in the field of rehabilitation technology. This experience provided him with insights into product development processes and user-centered design.
Current Role at U.S. Bank
In addition to his work at FareHarbor, Ricky Tucker has been a Senior Experience Designer at U.S. Bank since 2021. In this position, he focuses on enhancing customer experiences through effective design strategies. His role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that the bank's digital products meet user expectations and industry standards.