Andrea Porras Elizo is an Industrial Designer and Design Researcher dedicated to leveraging design for health and well-being. With expertise in user research, prototyping, gamification, UX design, 3D modeling, and accessibility, she focuses on human-centered solutions that drive awareness, education, and behavioral change. She holds a Master’s in Design Engineering from ETSIADI-Universitat Politècnica de València, with research conducted at NTNU on digital tools for mental health. As a research assistant and product designer, she has contributed to innovative projects like DigiWise, BingeAware and AMRaggedon, improving human-machine interaction in healthcare and education. Her work blends creativity with scientific rigor to enhance user experience.

I am currently pursuing my PhD as part of the PATHS project, which focuses on promoting access to health services through participatory e-health interventions. You can learn more about PATHS project: https://www.ntnu.edu/design/paths