Hola,
I am Valeria, a designer from Guatemala, currently based in Norway. I have a passion for exploring the intersection between design, technology, and social impact. I believe designers should, and must, focus on solving world problems and that inclusive design methodologies (and mindset) should be an integral part of every design team.
“I always strive to see design not as a force to solve problems but as a tool to empower users to solve their own. I am here to facilitate the design process and shape ideas inspired by those who need them the most. ”
EXPERIENCE
Mia Health
Lead UX Designer & Co-Founder
2022 - Present
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The Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Lecturer in interaction design / Part-time position
2022 - 2023
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SINTEF Digital, Department of Health Research
Design Consultant
2021 - 2022
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EGGS Design
Senior Digital designer
2014 - 2021
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University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Basel, Switzerland)
Guest Lecturer
2021
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International Development Design Summit (MIT)
Volunteering
2017
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The Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Student Research assistant (DelTa project)
2013
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Design without Borders / Kadabra Design
Industrial Designer
2011 - 2012
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Mission of Taiwan in Guatemala
Industrial Designer
2010
EDUCATION
The Oslo School of Architecture and Design
Master in Industrial Design, Interaction Design
2012 - 2014
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Kunsthochschule Weissensee-Berlin
Exchange Product Design
2009-2010
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Universidad Rafael Landivar, Guatemala
Bachelor in Industrial Design
2006-2010
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Centro Escolar Campoalegre, Guatemala
Primary School Teacher - Technical Education
2003-2006
In the Press
The future of Healthcare is inclusive. Presentation at the Oslo Innovation Week 2019.
Learnings and reflections. Conference UX Healthcare Amsterdam (2019).
Design For Sustainability — What We Learned From 3 Weeks In A Small Guatemalan Village (2017)
Interview of young professional designers & their approach to the Sustainable Development Goals (2016). By the World Design Organisation
The future of Medical Simulation. Runner up for Best Interaction Design and Notable for best speculative design concept by one of the biggest global awards in the design community; Corre77. (2015)