Hi! I'm Alina, a Researcher & Designer
I’m believe in the power of design to drive positive social & environmental change and in the necessity for scientificly researching the influence of our solutions on the human mind and society.
I combine both fields through my B.A in Design and M.Sc in Cognitive Systems.
Present
Currently, I'm supporting the Distributed Learning Technologies Lab of TIDE Lab Universidad Pompeu Fabra.
While following my long term goal to follow an inclusive human-centered research approach, developing holistic environmentally friendly sxstems and creating delightful at the intersection of the virtual and physcial world.
Past
In my bachelor's at the
University of Applied Sciences Munich,
I developed a broad range of skills from visual design, motion design, interaction design, web design, and product design.
During my internship at
Blackspace Design Studio,
I gained experience in spatial and exhibition design.
At
frog Design,
I deepened my knowledge in Experience Design, Service Design, and Design Research in a six-month internship and the development of my
bachelor thesis project.
During my time at
FROLIC studio, a small product design studio in Amsterdam, focussing on social and environmental impact, I further developed my knowledge in Design Research and Interaction Design.
At the moment, I'm supporting projects pushing sustainability in the filed of tactical urbanism at TUM School of Engineering and Design.
I had the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects from sustainable strategy, virtual exhibitions, urban interventions to inclusive products ...
Professional experience
Education
Exhibitions, Presentations, Publications & Awards
Exhibitions
Awards
Universal Design Expert Award - Universal Design Insititute 2022
Zlin Best of Design Award - Second Place Category Service Design 2023
Publications
Experience Design
Design Research
Spatial Design
Interactive Experiments