About me

I am an interdisciplinary designer born in Spain and raised in Belgium, currently based in London. In my work, I combine design and biology to create experimental outcomes with a touch of Andalusian grace. ​

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Projects

• Asomarse al patioRepurposing of an Andalusian patio into a community theatre. A patio is a communal lightwell at the core of a tenement. ‘Asomarse al patio’ repurposes the neglected space within a modern patio into a community theatre. As testimonials from the past generation of Andalusian housewives are re-enacted and projected on the wall of the patio, its architecture becomes a stage where performance interweaves with the audience: a community of neighbours.​ In Andalusia, the panoptical distribution of win
• GadirGadir is a sensorial exploration of Cádiz, Spain. www.cardenaslab.com/gadir
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  AevoSpeculation on the future of the beauty industry. In a narcissistic society that has pushed self-obession to the next level, being able to preserve your youth has become a reality brought to you by AEVO, a speculative piece of design. AEVO is advertised as a versatile retainer that will preserve and protect your physical identity at its best momentum; It is an investment for the future. www.cardenaslab.com/aevo
• MariquitaEthnographic research on queer identities in Andalusia, Spain
• ApañosFacing economic crises, academic exclusion and precarious work in the traditional society of Andalucía, Spain, women had to come up with immediate solutions to deal with the everyday problems. Apaños is a materialisation of the Andalusian woman survival handbook, and a homage to the courage of these unsung heroes. Amendments, tricks learned from an oral tradition, handmade inventions, and their testimonials are collected in an intimate series of booklets and films. www.cardenaslab.com/apanos
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  Branded childhoodIn response to the live brief set by the Digital Service of the UK Government, we have designed a speculative system within a post-Brexit scenario in which childcare is funded by private businesses.

Projects credited in

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  AGELESS YOUTHThe preservation of youth at the point society finds oneself most attractive. Aevo, a company who's name refers to a state of eternity, has taken the opportunity to profit off the social desire to look younger than one is. Pushing it to the extremes of holding the body in a particular state using a 'Retainer' that restricts wrinkles and ageing of face.
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  Branded ChildhoodIn response to the live brief set by the Government Digital Service, we envisioned a speculative system within a post-Brexit scenario in which childcare is funded by private businesses to combat the growing cost of kids.

Work history

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Junior designerStudio Glithero
Jun 2018 - Sep 2018London, United KingdomInternship
- Conception and prototyping of 'Nez à Nez, Contemporary Perfumers', a perfume exhibition for the Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts in Lausanne. - Fabrication and model-making for the permanent furniture collections. - Gallery assistant at Decorex International
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DesignerGovernment Digital Service
Feb 2018 - Mar 2018London, United KingdomFreelance
In response to the live brief set by the Digital Service of the UK Government, we designed a speculative system within a post-Brexit scenario in which childcare is funded by private businesses.

Skills

• Creative Visualisation
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Indesign
• Materials
• Documentary Film

Education

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BA (Hons) DesignGoldsmiths University of London
Sep 2016London, United Kingdom
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Art and Design FoundationUniversity College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone & Rochester
Sep 2015 - Jun 2016Canterbury, United Kingdom

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