Fall 2021 - Fall 2023  |  Instructor + Planner + Coordinator
Appalachian State University

A foundational course at the undergraduate level focused on introducing fundamentals of 2D graphic communication through a variety of design projects, investigating the principles and elements of design through problem-solving methods, and exploring elements of composition, layout, line quality, graphic representation, and color theory. This course is taken by students in five programs across three different departments.

Spring 2022 - Spring 2023  |  Instructor + Planner + Coordinator
Appalachian State University

A foundational course at the undergraduate level focused on exploring principles of three-dimensional design, addressing issues of form, space, and the design process. The course introduces problem-solving methods through ideation, form studies, and model-making, and, additionally, it presents students with pertinent design vocabulary and concepts involved in the creation and critique of abstract three-dimensional compositions.

Fall 2022 - Fall 2023  |  Instructor + Planner + Coordinator
Appalachian State University

A foundational hands-on technology course at the undergraduate level focused on developing skills for digital illustration and design presentation techniques using the Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Generative AI tools (Adobe Firefly, DALL-E, Midjourney). This course is taken by students in the Interior Design, Industrial Design, and Apparel Design and Merchandising programs.

Fall 2021  |  Instructor + Planner
Appalachian State University

A general education course at the undergraduate level focused on surveying the interdisciplinary design professions and their impact on global issues and human behavior. The course focuses on why design matters to both the professional and the consumer and uses a review of case studies across a range of design solutions and discussions about interdisciplinary design methods and terms.

Spring 2019  |  Instructor + Planner
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano

Interdisciplinary course at the undergraduate level focused on exploring issues related to access to justice in Colombia from a design approach. The class, inspired by Stanford’s Legal Design Lab, invited students to learn and adopt design methods, practices, and mindsets to improve the experience of users of legal clinics as a proxy for improving access to justice for vulnerable communities in Colombia. The course was taught in collaboration with the University’s Law School to students from all backgrounds.

Spring 2019  |  Instructor + Planner
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Industrial Design Program

Undergraduate studio focused on exploring the concept of sustainable development by inviting students to create localized design solutions aimed at achieving the targets proposed by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Spring and Fall 2018  |  Instructor + Planner
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Industrial Design Program

Undergraduate studio focused on promoting reflections and proposing solutions to complex social issues from a design approach. The studio addressed current threats to democracy such as polarization, information manipulation, and lack of participation in democratic processes.

Fall 2014  |  Graduate Teaching Assistant
North Carolina State University, Industrial Design Program

Industrial design studio focused on understanding context and stakeholders, framing insights, and exploring concepts as an iterative process in solution development.

Spring 2014  |  Graduate Teaching Assistant
North Carolina State University, Graphic Design Program

Graphic design lecture class focused on exploring the theoretical underpinnings of graphic design in historical and contemporary contexts, theories from the social sciences and humanities that hold relevance for design, and key concepts related to the issues of visual representation, audience, and contexts.

Fall 2013  |  Graduate Teaching Assistant
North Carolina State University, Graphic Design Program

Capstone experience focused on guiding the students in the transition from school to work by developing an individual capstone project, promoting collaborative work, and fostering professional practice discussions. In my role as a graduate teaching assistant, I provided feedback to students in critiques and desk critiques, and searched and provided references to inform students’ projects.

Fall 2013  |  Graduate Teaching Assistant
North Carolina State University, Graphic Design Program

Graphic design studio focused on addressing advanced visual communication problems from a topical and interdisciplinary perspective. In my role as a graduate teaching assistant, I provided feedback to students in critiques and desk critiques and created visual and three-dimensional materials to support students’ projects.

Spring 2010   |   Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Universidad de los Andes, Design Program (Bogota, Colombia)

Industrial design studio focused on studying and understanding the community surrounding the design problem using Bordieu’s theory of fields. In my role as a volunteer teaching assistant, I provided feedback to students in critiques and desk critiques, collaborated with the teacher in planning activities and lesson plans, and prepared and delivered presentations on different design methods.