Hola!

I am Adriana Navarro-Sainz, a user experience designer and researcher deeply interested in the intricacies of human behavior, technology and design. Experienced in mixed-methods research and design, I am passionate about translating research insights into design principles.

Currently, I work at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Research Foundation where I craft patient-facing and research-focused digital systems to improve patient experience and accelerate scientific discovery. I am also pursuing a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) at the School of IT at the University of Cincinnati working under the supervision of Dr. Annu Prabhakar.

Prior to this, I obtained a Master of Design (MDes) from DAAP at the University of Cincinnati. While pursuing my masters, I was employed as a research fellow at Live Well Collaborative where I was tasked with solving complex user experience problems employing human-centered methodologies for large companies such as Procter and Gamble, GE Aviation, Kroger, United Healthcare, The Boeing Company, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. As a graduate student, I had the opportunity to join Hewlett Packard as an intern to explore opportunities for voice-user interfaces to be integrated into printing experiences. Before, I worked as a digital designer for various industries ranging from retail to advertising in Mexico and Canada.

Having lived in four countries has equipped me with the ability to embrace change and be highly tolerant of ambiguity. As a team player, I thrive in diverse teams where multiple points of view collide. As an ambivert, I equally enjoy connecting with people and locking myself in a room for days to dive into research as well. Aside from the UX universe, I am a non-fiction bookworm, an outdoors and cycling enthusiast, a wannabe photographer, and an avid traveler.

ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

April 2020

Consumer Health Informatics in the Midwest (CHIM)

February 2018

Conferences

Academic Presentation

Navarro Sainz, A., Jung, Heekyoung., & Prabhakar Sible, Annu. “Crafting Digital Experiences For Feminine Stress-care: An Exploratory Approach” In Proceedings of ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, Honolulu, HI, April 2020. (Cancelled)

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Academic Presentation

Navarro Sainz A,. Jung Heekyoung. '‘Beyond Personal Technology: Stress Care on Single Mothers Through Design” In Proceedings of The Consumer Health Informatics in the Midwest Conference, Fort Wayne, IN, February 2018.

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System Methods For In-Flight Crew Assistance

Patent filed in 2018

‘In The Arena’ Landrum & Brown Award

2017

Erwin S. and Rose F. Wolson Scholarship

2016

Manuel Gamio National Prize, INAH

(Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia), First place

2012