About

Biography

Born in Switzerland, I've built my career from scratch as a young design student and practitioner learning from designers and academics I admire.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Focus: Human Computer Interaction (HCI) & Design Research
Advisors: Audrey Desjardins, and Sean Munson
2023-2028
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Master of Design (MDes)
Focus: Interaction Design
Chair: James Pierce, Audrey Desjardins
Graduated with an award for excellence in design
2021-2023

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Product and Industrial Design
Focus: Design Management International
2018-2021

Experience

Research Assistant
2021-present
‍Study that focuses on everyday experiences and privacy issues with emerging artifical technologies

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Undergraduate level class: Design Foundations
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
Master level classes: Designing Interactive Systems, Ideation Studio, Immersion Studio

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Master level class: Visual Communication

Design Consultant
Analysis & strategy development in areas of digital transformation, and product & service design

Student Research Assistant
Research on how Internet of things (IoT) changes privacy practices and routines in everyday life

Sculptress & Restorer
Restoration of historical buildings and creation of restoration concepts

Awards

de Cillia Graduating with Excellence, University of Washington

Merit scholarship based for work, academic record, and scholastic achievements
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Gonzales Graduate Student Scholarship for Excellence in Design, University of Washington

Merit scholarship based for work, academic record, and scholastic achievements

Enables graduate students and scholars to study in the U.S. for cultural exchange

For outstanding students at the University of Washington

Supports young Swiss talents within Arts & Design to study abroad

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