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Tiago Russo

Tiago Russo at World Design Rankings

Showcasing Best Designers from Portugal

Tiago Russo

Tiago Russo

Representing Portugal in World Design Rankings

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Platinum 2
Gold 5
Silver 6
Bronze 1
Iron 1

More on Tiago Russo : Tiago Russo is the Chief Design Officer at The Craft Irish Whiskey Co., a premium & luxury Irish spirits brand that aims to elevate and return to Ireland its former glory and reputation as home of the best whiskies in the world. Building an empire with a global mind-set and Irish heart.

Over the last decade Russo has designed for some of the most respectable brands in the world. His impressive portfolio spans the luxury lifestyle domain from spirits to cosmetics, automotive to timepieces including: The Macallan, Dewar’s, The Dalmore, Craigellachie, Bacardi, Louis Vuitton, Patek Philippe, Coty Inc. and McLaren, to name a few.

Russo has been obsessed with detailed design for much of his career and holds a Master’s degree in Product Design with Automotive Design specialisation. With over a decade of experience implausibly dedicated to design, Russo is the ultimate perfectionist, always focused on making ideas a reality with a spirit of purpose, accuracy and finesse. Mastering the full design process from concept through to production, Russo is continuously immersing himself in culture and innovation to create pioneering, meaningful designs.

Revelation Designer of the Year in 2014 and collecting several awards and accolades over the last decade, Russo has been labelled one of the greatest luxury spirits and packaging designers of today. His design work for The Craft Irish Whiskey Co.; ‘The Devil’s Keep’ is an ultra-rare whiskey and has, since its launch in December 2020, attained the world record title for the most expensive inaugural whiskey bottle ever sold, and the overall winner of the Luxury Packaging Awards and the A’ Design Awards, marking another set of achievements on Russo’s creations within luxury product design, joined by the more recent record-breaking and award-winning creations The Brollach, The Emerald Isle, in collaboration with Fabergé, The Taoscán or The Aodh.

Tiago Russo has won a total of 15 design awards. You can learn more about Tiago Russo's achievements at Tiago Russo's A' Design Award Profile or discover more great designers from Portugal at Portugal Design Rankings .

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Award-Winning Designs

The Mulong
The Mulong
Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Gold 2024

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The Niall
The Niall
Cognac Glass

Silver 2024

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The Maple 7
The Maple 7
Canadian Rye Whisky

Silver 2024

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Le Chateau XO
Le Chateau XO
Luxury Cognac

Silver 2024

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The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Platinum 2023

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The Donn
The Donn
Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Gold 2023

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The Brollach
The Brollach
Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Gold 2023

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The Finn
The Finn
Whiskey Glass

Silver 2023

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Farol
Farol
Ceiling Light

Silver 2023

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Shay Vsop
Shay Vsop
Luxury Cognac

Silver 2023

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The Érimón
The Érimón
Whiskey Glass

Iron 2023

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The Emerald Isle
The Emerald Isle
Rare Irish Whiskey Packaging

Platinum 2022

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The Taoscan
The Taoscan
Irish Whiskey Packaging

Gold 2022

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The Aodh
The Aodh
Irish Whiskey Packaging

Bronze 2022

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The Devil's Keep
The Devil's Keep
Ultra Rare Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Gold 2021

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Designers in Portugal were ranked based on the number and level of design awards won. Best designers from Portugal are sorted and listed above based on the number of Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron Design Awards won, total score for each designer is calculated based on the table below.

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Platinum Design Award +6 Points
Golden Design Award +5 Points
Silver Design Award +4 Points
Bronze Design Award +3 Points
Iron Design Award +2 Points

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