# Rikki D. Dy-Liacco

> Studio Director | Education Practice Builder

Location: San Jose, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/rikkiddyliacco

As Studio Director at Gensler’s San Jose office, Rikki brings nearly three decades of forward-thinking design leadership across a wide spectrum of project types including education, corporate interiors, retail, aviation, broadcast, and entertainment environments. He currently leads the office’s Education practice, where he drives strategic vision, creative excellence, and technical precision.

Rikki is known for blending design intuition with deep technical expertise. His role spans concept development, detail coordination, and end-to-end project delivery, always with a clear focus on performance, craft, and user experience. He is a trusted mentor and collaborator, aligning multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions.

With a genuine commitment to client success, Rikki thrives on solving complex design challenges and building lasting partnerships. His meticulous attention to detail and clear, proactive communication have earned him a reputation for excellence across clients, consultants, and contractors alike.

Rikki holds a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

## Work Experience
### Studio Director | Senior Associate @ Gensler
Jan 2022 – Present | San Jose, CA

### Senior Design Manager | Senior Associate @ Gensler
Jan 2007 – Present | San Jose, CA

### Design Manager | Associate @ Gensler
Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 | San Jose, CA

### Project Architect | Associate @ Gensler
Jan 2002 – Jan 2005 | San Ramon, CA

### Architectural Designer | Associate @ Gensler
Jan 2001 – Jan 2002 | Newport Beach, CA

### Architectural Designer | Associate @ Gensler
Jan 2000 – Jan 2001 | San Francisco, CA

### Architectural Designer @ Gensler
Jan 1998 – Jan 2000 | San Francisco, CA

### Architectural Intern @ Gensler
Jan 1997 – Jan 1998 | San Francisco, CA

### Creative Director | Partner @ Snapbox Photo Booth Co.
Jan 2013 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area

### Design Intern @ HPC Architecture, Inc
Jan 1992 – Jan 1992 | San Jose, CA
Design Internship through West Valley College's Design courses.


## Education
### Bachelor in Architecture
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

### Architecture
West Valley College

### General Education
De Anza College

### Undergraduate in Architecture
University of Santo Tomas


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rdyliacco
- Portfolio: http://www.gensler.com
- Portfolio: http://www.snapboxsf.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13