I am Researcher and Professor in imagination, well-being, and design with 25+ years of international experience. Working with an integrated approach, my commitment is to help people reconnect with their unbound potential so they can improve their lives. I envision a more creative, healthier society in which each individual feels empowered to imagine their dream life and is a life-long learner.
My work examines the impact of imagination and deliberate cognitive creativity on people’s inner growth and emotional well-being. Working from an interdisciplinary perspective, I study the philosophy, positive psychology, cognitive-neuroscience, and applications of imagination and everyday creativity to understand their role as catalysts for both inner development and transformational social change. I leverage my information design skills to synthesize knowledge across disciplines, systems understanding, and people’s experiences as well as to create the holistic and comprehensive picture.
My mission is to:
- Investigate the link between imagination and human flourishing from a transdisciplinary perspective
- Identify mental blocks and self-imposed constraints that hinder people’s ability to imagine, dream, and take action
- Design interventions to empower people to imagine and foster inner growth and well-being
- Develop pedagogical frameworks to integrate imagination and individual creativity competences throughout all stages of instruction
- Assess the impact of interventions and frameworks at individual and societal levels
My Journey
Originally from Argentina where I completed a BA(Hons) in Graphic Design at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA, FADU), I have taught in several leading institutions with diverse learning communities (including Goldsmith University, Rutgers University, Parsons School of Design, Princeton University, MIT, Northeastern University), conducted cross-disciplinary academic research in renowned centers (University College London Interaction Center), and worked for numerous organizations in four different countries (US, UK, Spain, Argentina).
More than two decades ago, I moved to Barcelona to complete a postgraduate degree in Editorial Techniques and an MPhil in Information Design both at the University of Barcelona. My passion for understanding how information designers think took me to London to complete a PhD at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts London. In 2014, I moved to the New York-area; currently I live in Boston.
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