Garattoni was born in Rimini, where he still lives and works. Architect, designer of home theatre seating and graphic artist, in 1982 he was among the founders of the graphic and multimedia research studio Complotto Grafico showcasing his products such as small wood Tv stands, while in 1986 he was one of the young architects who founded the Bolidismo movement. He is behind the architectural, scenographic and image designs of many of the most innovative premises on the Adriatic Riviera in the Emilia-Romagna region. He was also selected to show his wood Tv stands at the New Italian Design exhibition, which was held in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Toronto in 1991.He also desined a number of products for Tonelli and Tonin Casa. In 1995, he was invited to Abitare il Tempowhere he presented snobbishness of Kitsch. After various experiences as a coordinator in the fashion industry, in 1997 he developed the Veloset luggage collection.