Hey, I’m Nina
With an innate curiosity for learning new concepts and continuously applying this new knowledge to what I already know, I'm always excited for what's out there to discover and solve.
As curious as I can be, I'm also cognizant of the limitations of autodidactic methods of learning. This is the reason why I'm seeking to further my education and be part of environments and teams that foster an interdisciplinary approach to solving problems.
With every learning opportunity, I strive to improve and adapt to new knowledge to fully experience design's inclusive considerations and outlook.
What are my values?
Lifelong learner -
What differentiates me as a designer?
I’m level 100000 inquisitive - I will ask the questions others may be nervous to ask. I believe there is such a thing as a dumb question, so I reserve my questions for the moments that require it most.
Resourceful is my third last name - I promptly seek out people (or Delve documents) to talk to and ask the right questions to gain clarity. What I don’t know, I learn fast.
Feedback has compounding interests - And if you’re willing to provide me with constructive feedback, I take it gracefully on its merits and actively seek ways to implement it immediately; after all, I want to be rich.
Toolkit
Skills
Service Design - Journey Mapping, Journey Management, Facilitation, Workshops
UX Research - Planning, Design Sprint, Qualitative and Quantitative Methods, Interviews, Artifact Analysis, Auditing, Customer Testing, Affinity Diagraming
Experience Design - UX/UI, Wireframing, Prototyping, Design System
Branding - Logo, Visual System, Iconography, Packaging, Guidelines
Visual Storytelling - Presentation, Education, Client Relations
Tools
Figma/Figjam
Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, AfterEffects, Premiere Pro
Mailchimp / CRM Platforms
Zapier / Automation Tools
ChapGPT / Claude / Hugging Face / Midjourney
Languages
Spanish - Native
English - Native
Portuguese - Working Proficient
Mandarin - Learning on Duolingo :)
What Other Have Said
“My relationship with Andreina stems from not only her academic interests, but also from her deep care for humans and from projects that have displayed her ability to be an advocate through creative communication and technology. Motivation and drive are abundant in her persona. She exemplifies dedication, perseverance, and empathy for others.”
— Juan-Carlos Molleda, Ph.D
Dean and Professor at School of Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon
“It has been very evident to me that Andreina enjoys the holistic challenge of solving problems through design. She has been able to create meaningful pieces that effectively capture a message’s goal. Andreina listens and thoughtfully crafts her work. Her positive attitude does not crumble, even when receiving critique or feedback.”
— J.P. Hernandez
Board of Director at Plan País