Ms Maura Della Flora Flores
IAS Open Programme
Universidade do Vale dos Sinos
With a BA in Product Design and a master's degree in Design and Technology, Maura is currently pursuing a PhD in Design at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. With more than 15 years of experience as an educator in higher education, she has worked in various roles in the design industry.
She currently holds the position of lecturer in the Design course at Unisinos University. Her academic activities cover a wide spectrum, including Product Design, Project Workshops and Ergonomics. Maura has coordinated postgraduate courses in Graphic Design and Strategic Design: Branding, and now is coordinator of the BA in Design at Unisinos, overseeing its strategic direction and academic development. In addition to her academic responsibilities, she leads a team and guides initiatives within the Unisinos Experimental Design Agency.
During their IAS Fellowship, Ms Flores will be collaborating with Dr Sara C. Klohn Reader from the School of Design and Creative Arts.