Education: Andrea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design Engineering from the University of Valladolid, during which she completed an Erasmus+ exchange at the University of Antwerp. She also holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Design Engineering from ETSIADI–Universitat Politècnica de València, with research conducted through an Erasmus+ exchange at NTNU, focusing on digital tools for digital dementia among adolescents.
Background: Professional background as an industrial designer and design researcher, with expertise in user research, prototyping, gamification, UX design, 3D modeling, and accessibility. She has worked as a research assistant and product designer, contributing to projects such as DigiWise, BingeAware, and AMRaggedon, aimed at improving human-machine interaction in healthcare and education. Her work combines creativity with scientific rigor to enhance user experience and foster awareness, education, and behavioral change.
Areas of Work: PhD candidate within the PATHS project at NTNU, focusing on participatory e-health interventions to promote access to health services and enhance health-seeking behaviors for Ukrainian refugee women. More information about the PATHS project: https://www.ntnu.edu/design/paths