Description

Interdisciplinary designer and researcher with a background spanning product, graphic, and architectural lighting design, environmental science, and sustainable planning. With a doctorate in Natural Sciences, I investigate the environmental impacts of urban light pollution, focusing on innovative methods to measure and communicate data.

Passionate about visual storytelling, I create scientific illustrations, infographics, and outreach materials that make complex research accessible to diverse audiences.

At the intersection of design, ecology, and communication, I bring a sustainability-driven perspective that blends creative vision with scientific rigour, advocating for thoughtful urban lighting and deeper connections to nature.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
French
Fluent
German
Basic

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Berlin (up to 50km)

WONDERFULIGHT
Assistant Lighting Designer
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING
September 2016 - April 2017 (7 months)
Bordeaux, France
Urban lighting masterplans and the graphic communication of project proposals.
• Assisted in developing conceptual urban lighting strategies and masterplans considering public spaces and urban areas.
• Designed sketches, diagrams, and 3D visualizations of lighting concepts.
• Supported integration of lighting principles for concepts and projects using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Modeled light distribution and intensity using software DIALux and AutoCAD.
• Created high-quality visual presentations for project proposals, including diagrams, renders, and infographics on lighting principles.
• Assisted in developing visual narratives to communicate project concepts clearly.
• Research and specification of fixtures, poles, controls, luminaires and lighting technologies for urban contexts.
Architectural Lighting Communication strategy Dialux Autocad Adobe Photoshop
Professional Services as Freelancer
Designer
ARTS AND CRAFTS
October 2014 - August 2015 (10 months)
Panama City, Panama
Product and Graphic communication strategies (3d models, product rendering and visualisation of architectural projects, product and furniture design).
Graphic communication Communication strategy Visual communication Graphic Design Product design
BEAU&BIEN
Assistant Lighting Designer
ARTS AND CRAFTS
March 2014 - August 2014 (5 months)
Paris, France
• Assisted the developing lighting concepts, products and design ideas for the brand Beau&Bien.
• Creating sketches, renderings, 3d models and new luminaire concepts, exploring form, materials, finishes, and light ensuring coherence with the brand Beau&Bien.
• Experimented with prototypes and mock-ups for 3d printing sampled of products.
• Created technical drawings, CAD plans, and assembly guides for production.
Product design Graphic Design Architectural Lighting Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop

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Doctor of Natural Sciences
Freie Universität Berlin
2024
Doctor of Natural Sciences
Master in Architectural Lighting Design
Hochschule Wismar
2017
Master of Arts

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