Senior Designer and Researcher with a PhD and Master’s in Design, currently a university professor at UniRitter. Bringing extensive expertise across Product Design, Graphic Design, UX/UI, Branding, Editorial, and Motion Design, I excel in crafting strategic, impactful solutions.
A leader in Human-Centered Design, Sustainability, Innovation, Cross-Cultural and Social Design, and Life Cycle Analysis, I have a proven record of embedding sustainable practices into design processes, education, and community-driven initiatives, driving meaningful change at the intersection of design and society.
Adobe Suite
Figma
Blender
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Institution: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS
Field: Design and Technology
Year: 2018 - 2022
Institution: Centro Universitário Ritter dos Reis - UniRitter
Field: Design, Education and Innovation
Year: 2013 - 2015
Institution: Universidade do Vale do Taquari - UNIVATES
Course: Bachelor in Design
Year: 2007 - 2012
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In my classes and workshops, I use active learning methodologies to foster greater student engagement and autonomy. By applying strategies such as project-based learning, gamification, and guided debates, I encourage active participation, the development of critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving. These approaches place the student at the center of the process, allowing them to build knowledge in a meaningful and contextualized way, while also developing essential skills for the contemporary world.
In my design process, Design Thinking stands out as a fundamental approach to deeply understanding users’ needs and desires, fostering collaboration and creativity at every stage. By adopting a people-centered mindset, I guide my projects based on empathetic research, the generation of innovative ideas, and continuous prototyping, always seeking effective solutions that merge functionality and empathy. In this way, I develop projects that meet the real demands of users and offer meaningful experiences, establishing Design Thinking as an essential component in creating valuable products and services.
It is a tremendous honor to be chosen as the faculty honoree at graduation ceremonies, as this recognition acknowledges the significance and impact of the work carried out in my classes and workshops. Throughout this journey, I prioritize activities that foster active student participation, promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and the practical application of knowledge. In this way, each session becomes an opportunity to grow and create together, culminating in results that reflect both the students’ dedication and the effectiveness of methodologies that emphasize learner agency. Being selected as the honoree reinforces the importance of this commitment and inspires the constant pursuit of transformative educational practices.
Explore the wide range of disciplines I've taught over the years, from design tools to advanced UX principles.
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E-mail:
viana@escdesign.com.br