Grace Carolina Uribe Gutierrez

@uribegrace

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EXPERIENCE

2023 - PRESENT / Malmö - SE

STUDENTMEDARBETARE

Malmö University

Designing and Sketching future visual scenarios under the frame of the Re-Imaginatorium project with the theme of Co-created Malmö 2040.

2017 - Currently in study leave / Malmö - SE

ADMIN. COORDINATOR & PROJECT ASSITANT

ADECCO - Consultant at ERICSSON

Led internal communications. Managed mailing, created newsletters, and
developed digital channels within Office 365 Apps to enhance communication
and collaboration within the organization.

Coordinated events for wide audiences (~900 ppl), including logistics and
promotion.

Coached multinational colleagues (~200 ppl) in the use of internal systems.

Procured diverse products including electronic components for various projects.

Managed outsourcing personnel (~150 ppl), including procurement, onboarding,
exit process, and operational tasks.

2017 / Malmö – SE

PROJECT LEAD

SDGs Tool Kit - Freelance

Developed content for digital and analog tool-kit that supports the integration
of the SDGs in SMEs ́ business strategies and along their value chain.
Designed user experience for analog tools and digital interface.
Created and facilitated workshops based on Design Thinking methodology.

2013 - 2016 / Bogotá – CO

PROJECT MANAGER

LETTO Design S.A.S

Managed interior design and furniture projects for hotels, workplaces and
commercial spaces. Including customer & business partners onboarding,
design, production, and post-sales services.
Managed B2B and B2C projects within the hospitality industry.

2011 - 2016 / Bogotá – CO

PROJECT LEAD

ON BOARD The people’s project Freelance

Led social-innovation projects in vulnerable communities, developing products,
spaces, and services through Design Thinking and participatory methodologies.
Lead stakeholder engagement processes and promoted social
entrepreneurship.

2010 - 2011 / Bogotá – CO

PRODUCT DESIGNER

LTCS Hospitality Design LTDA

Developed Interior Design and Furniture projects for hotels, workplaces and
commercial spaces. From design and production to post-sales services.
Supported retail operations including store layout, marketing campaigns,
pricing, and physical inventory.

2006 - 2008 / Bogotá – CO

PRODUCT DESIGNER

ROBOTHA LTDA Human-assistance Robotics

Developed pedagogical robotic attractions. Focus areas: User experience

design, product design, and production.
Designed visual identity and communication strategies.

Education

2023 -Present / Malmö - SE

MA INTERACTION DESIGN

Malmö University

Focus areas: Design of digital artifacts and digitally mediated communication,
with a focus on user experience.

2021 / On Line

CIRCULAR ECONOMY - SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MGMT

Lund University

Focus areas: Development of business strategies that involve all stakeholders
in the transition to a Circular Economy.

2018 / On Line

UX DESIGN

Interaction Design Foundation

Focus areas: Psychological and cognitive human principles to enhance optimal
user experience.

2016 - 2017 / Malmö - SE

MA ORGANIZING AND LEADING FOR SUSTAINABILITY (HONS)

Malmö University

Focus areas: Social entrepreneurship & innovation, organizational change and
project management.
Recognition from the Swedish Foreign Ministry as Malmö University ́s Global
Swede 2017.
Thesis: Citizen engagement for the realization of the SDGs by 2030, through
Organizational Structures and Leadership Styles.

2004 - 2010 / Bogotá – CO

BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN (HONS)

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University

Focus areas: Human-centered Design, Production & Materials, Design for Social
Innovation, and Research in design.
Thesis: Design as a promoter of social change, by creating experiences that
boosts lateral thinking, to encourage people ́s creativity and therefore innovation.

Skills

2D

Illustrator - Photoshop

3D

Rhinoceros - 3D MAX

Prototyping & User Testing

Figma

Critical Thinking

User Experience

Visual Design

Highlights

Design Thinking

Expertise in Design Thinking, collaborative design methodologies, and Human-centered Design approach.

Leadership

Competence to lead community and stakeholder engagement.

Organizational Expertise

Experience in organize impactful events - TEDx in Malmö 2017 & 2019

Love for Knowledge Sharing

Hundreds of hours of volunteer work within the field of Product Design.

Believe in the power of Innovation

Climathon Malmö / Award 1st Place 2016.