I'm Xinia, an industrial designer with a PhD in design and over fifteen years of professional experience. Throughout my career, I've integrated practice, academia, and consulting to drive projects encompassing product, service, and experience design. I was the executive director of the industrial design school at the Costa Rica Institute of Technology during the period 2021-2025. Currently, I work as a professor, researcher, and outreach specialist at higher education institutions in Costa Rica, training new generations of industrial designers and innovators.

My career has been characterized by promoting human-centered design methodologies, applied innovation, and sustainability. I've led initiatives that connect research, teaching, and collaboration with public and private organizations, contributing to making design a driver of social and economic change in the region. I also actively participate in conferences and professional networks, where I share knowledge and best practices to strengthen the design ecosystem.

Experience and Areas of Expertise

Over 15 years in design: leadership in product, service, and experience design projects with a human-centered approach.

Teaching, research, and university outreach: development and implementation of design programs and projects.

Consulting and advisory services: collaboration with organizations to apply design thinking to improve processes, products, and services.

Promotion of design in Costa Rica: participation in professional networks, events, and publications that position design as a strategic discipline.