Education & Certifications
Academic background and professional certifications
Education
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design
Syracuse, NY | Aug 2012 - Sep 2013
Focus on interaction design, user interface design, and visual communication for digital media. This program provided the legal framework to validate and recognize my Bachelor's degree in the USA.
Embaixada de Portugal no Chile
Portuguese Language & Literature
Santiago, Chile | Jul 2008 - Apr 2009
Intensive studies in Portuguese language, grammar, and literature for academic and cultural proficiency. Completed through the Embassy's education program to strengthen bilingual communication skills.
TCI - Adobe® Certificate Center
Web Design and Web Development
Santiago, Chile | Feb 2003 - Feb 2005
Professional program covering principles of responsive web design, front-end development, and UX fundamentals. Included hands-on work with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Adobe creative tools for real-world projects.
IPDI – Polytechnic Institute of Industrial Design
Informational Design (Graphic & Industrial)
Havana, Cuba | Sep 1993 - Jul 1997
Bachelor's degree combining graphic design, visual communication, and product design methodologies. Focused on creative concept development with applied technical implementation and industrial production.
Certifications
Interaction Design for Usability
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
Jun 2022
Credential ID: 37027-2024-444960
🏆 Top 10% DistinctionConducting Usability Testing
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
Aug 2024
Credential ID: 37027-2024-260137
🏆 Top 10% DistinctionAccessibility: How to Design for All
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
Aug 2024
Credential ID: 37027-2024-444960
How To Craft Immersive Experiences in XR
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
Jul 2023
Credential ID: eda1d188c5b14ef0bb7bf0ebf81478a7
User Research – Methods and Best Practices
IxDF - The Interaction Design Foundation
Jun 2023
Credential ID: 37027-2023-174107
🏆 Top 10% DistinctionFoundations of User Experience (UX) Design
May 2021
Credential ID: 8Y5339EVRJQ3
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