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Estefania Mejia

@estefaniamejia1

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Bio-designer and Interactive Designer specializing in Material R&D.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek opportunities that foster creativity and innovation in material research and design.

With over 10 years of experience, I have led multidisciplinary teams in creative projects at various scales. My career has evolved from digital design and creative direction to the exploration of biomaterials, e-textiles, experimental 3D printing, and biocomposites applied across multiple industries.

I am passionate about academia, research, and creative exploration. My interdisciplinary approach allows me to connect creativity, technology, and materiality to generate new opportunities for application and experimentation. Currently based in Barcelona, I am dedicated to advancing the field of material research and development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Freelance Designer and Educator

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ICESI University

Jan 2013 - Jan 2024 (11 years)

Worked as a designer, educator, and workshop leader in biomaterials research and development. Consulted on material implementation in immersive spaces for various academic institutions and brands.

Biomaterials Design Education Workshop Leadership Research Interactive Design Consulting

Material R&D Specialist

RothArchitecture

Apr 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Led the R&D team at the Materials and BioLab Laboratory of Azulik Group, focusing on bio-plastics, alternative cementing compounds, and innovative natural materials in architecture. Promoted the integration of emerging biomaterials into construction systems through experimentation with living organisms.

Biomaterials E Textiles Architecture Co Creation

Digital Designer and Researcher

Lowpoly

Oct 2020 - Jun 2021 (8 months)

Specialized in digital fabrication and 3D printing projects, focusing on sustainable materials and biomaterials research. Developed strategies for creativity and brand development in the context of wearable technology.

3D Printing Biomaterials Creative Brand Development Research Innovation Technology

Sessional Lecturer / Research Assistant

ICESI University

Sep 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Served as a sessional lecturer in design and textile technology while assisting in research seminars on Art and Pedagogy, Sociology of Design, and Textile Research.

Teaching Research Design Communication Academia Sociology Curriculum Development

Director of Strategy & Experimentation

AbsurdoStudio

Jan 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 8 months)

Led digital design communication strategies and co-directed the experimentation lab. Focused on research and creative exploration projects involving new materials and emerging technologies.

Digital Design Strategy Research Emerging Technologies Communication Team Leadership Experimentation Innovation

Regional Digital Account Director

4amSaatchi&Saatchi/HashtagLabs

Sep 2016 - Aug 2017 (11 months)

Directed strategic development of digital creative projects, including web and app development for major brands in Central America, focusing on communication and project direction.

Digital Strategy Team Leadership Communication Web Development App Development Creative Brand Management Strategic Planning

Digital Creative Project Coordinator

StarcomMediavest

Jun 2015 - Sep 2016 (1 year 3 months)

Coordinated creative projects in web development and social media strategy for major brands, focusing on UX design consulting and project supervision.