Hey, I’m Ana!
My family is Colombian and I grew up in Southern Illinois; this mix of cultural backgrounds has led to my dynamic perspective. Paired with this, my Manufacturing and Design Engineering (MaDE) major is a representation of my curiosity and passions.
Growing up, my interest in math drove my studies with the iterative and open minded problem solving approach it entails. I also loved exploring nature and progressing my photography skills. The creativity and fine details capturing photos brings together fueled my passion for product design. Searching for a way to combine my excitement towards both Engineering and Design, I found the perfect intersection in my major of MaDE at Northwestern University.
With MaDE, I explored a variety of areas, from mechanical and industrial engineering, to product and UX design. Throughout my courses and projects, I developed a work style that prioritizes research in order to thoroughly understand and discover opportunities for solutions.
On my own time, I worked on the Design and Social Media teams for Northwestern Art Review, advancing my creative, communication, and organization skills, while also learning about and critiquing art.
Now, I hope that you get to know my thoughtful and spontaneous personality looking through my work, check out my photography below, and please connect with me after, as I would love to hear about you and your favorite products, designs, art, and more!
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My Photography
As I mentioned, photography is my favorite artistic outlet, please explore more of my photos here
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Favorite Product
The cleanliness of Apple’s products represent a manufacturing system that I appreciate and look up to, and the AirPods Pro combine my love for music with this, allowing me to close my eyes and immerse myself into my favorite songs.
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Favorite Design
Lauren Martin is a playful graphic designer I have been following for years. Her art often focuses on Earth and food; I love seeing her pieces that advocate for environmental sustainability. One of my favorite things to do on my free time is exploring restaurants, so her pieces on food are fun to see too!
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Favorite Art
Gregory Thielker’s hyper-realistic oil paintings always captivate me with the illusion of staring at a photo. ‘McGrath Highway’ in particular is a meticulous piece that makes me feel comfortable and at peace every time I see it.
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