Since you're interested,
here's a little more about me.
she/her
First name: María
Middle name: Alejandra (preferred)
Born in Monterrey, México, I'm an Industrial Designer based in Toronto, Canada. After working for several years in product design innovation and traveling to international trade shows to research for emerging consumer and design trends, I decided to pivot my career into something more meaningful.
And so, in 2020 during a global pandemic, I started a Master of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation at OCAD University in Toronto.
Leaving my home, family, and network, I started a journey to learn more about systems and futures thinking, looking to make a difference and raise awareness through design to achieve more sustainable lifestyles.
WHAT I LOVE
My family, my pets, traveling, music, working out, true crime podcasts, The Fifth Element movie, cooking, skating and exploring.
WHAT I DO
Design research, concept generation, sketching, 3D modelling & rendering, prototyping, workshop facilitation and live presentations.
WHAT I CARE FOR
The environment, animal welfare, social and political causes, physical & mental health and proper use of turn signals.
"You don't have to be perfect, but you do have to be 100% committed."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortéz
Me jumping into Lake Ontario, September 2022.