A student of architecture and economics with a master’s degree in design strategy, Mariana applies a human-centered approach to projects, striving to create work that responds to fundamental needs: security, connection, and community. She believes being a designer means embracing chaos and paradox while challenging the status quo of work, healthcare, and urban life. Mariana’s work has been featured in over 30 global publications, including Design Boom, Oculus Magazine, and Monocle on Design (UK). Through research, participatory processes, and a convergent approach to design, her work has earned a Fast Company World Changing Ideas honorable mention and was showcased in the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum’s 2021 exhibit "Design and Epidemics: Innovation in the Face of Crisis."