With an intuitive feel for aesthetics and strategy, Raf lead two of Chicago's largest apparel retailers, Notre and SVRN, as Creative Director. Notable accomplishments include sold out collaborations with Converse and Salomon, as well as the extensive remodel of a 4200 sqft flagship retail store with South Korean architects, WGNB. For several years, he delivered creative marketing projects for the likes of Nike, Jacquemus, Stone Island, Soho House, and more.

Turning a focus to design, he moved to Los Angeles where he helped grow Basic.Space as a marketplace and key player in the design market. This development helped lead to the acquisition of the fair Design Miami, spurring new annual exhibitions and global reach. During his tenure as Head of Partnerships, Raf inspired rapid growth through high-profile, organic collaborations across disciplines with industry titans like Kelly Wearstler, Soulection and Dr. Woo.
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On the side, he curates Furniture Archive; a case study on how taste, consistency and conviction can build community in the digital age. Prior to his professional career, he studied at School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in Visual Communication Design and Business Administration.