About Me
¡Hola! I am Flory, Graphic Designer, Educator & Artist.| Passionate about fostering inclusive design practices and empowering neurodivergent individuals. With a Master's in Design and Visual Communications from the University of Florida, I specialize in typography, visual methods, and brand identity. Exploring the intersection of culture, design, and neurodiversity, I'm committed to creating designs that are accessible, functional, and aesthetically pleasing for all. By leveraging the power of design, I aim to empower these individuals and foster greater inclusivity.
Exploring innovative solutions for social justice through design.
Community Engagement
Collaborating with underserved communities to co-design impactful projects that promote equity and inclusion in design practices.
Creativity workshop with people of the community in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Digital literacy class for elder members of community classes.
As a graphic designer, I focus on social justice and co-designing with marginalized communities.
Educator
Design Faculty Role
University of Florida
August 2021 - May 2024
Teaching design principles and fostering creativity among students in diverse communities.
Typography 1: Letterform (2021-2022)
Visual Methods and Processes (2023-2024)
Quest: Design and Identity in Everyday Life (2024)
Explored the role of design in shaping personal and collective identities through various mediums and cultural lenses.
Research Projects
Thesis Project: Meaningful Connections: Awareness, Belonging, and Community in Latinas with ADHD
Designed culturally tailored workshops to create safe spaces for Latinas with ADHD to express and share their experiences. Employed creative methods such as zine-making, collage, and body-mapping to explore themes of self-advocacy, neurodiversity, and belonging.
The Bridge: A Case Study on Inequity, Illiteracy, and Inclusive Design
Explored social and economic divides in Costa Rica, focusing on spatial justice and community resilience.
Introspective Rides:Examining Public Transportation Accessibility for Individuals with ADHD in Gainesville, Florida.
Analyzed the accessibility of Gainesville’s public transit system for neurodiverse individuals, highlighting areas for improvement in equity and inclusion.
Conducted design research focused on social justice and community engagement initiatives.
Get in Touch with Flory
I look forward to connecting and collaborating on impactful projects.
