Elvira Figueras
About Elvira Figueras
Elvira Figueras is a Design Lead at IDEO, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in design research and a focus on social responsibility, she has held various roles in notable design firms across London and Barcelona.
Current Role as Design Lead
Elvira Figueras currently holds the position of Design Lead at IDEO, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she focuses on creating designs that have a positive societal impact. Her work emphasizes social responsibility, aiming to contribute to the well-being and personal growth of diverse audiences through her design practice.
Previous Experience at IDEO
Before her current role, Elvira Figueras worked at IDEO as a Senior Design Researcher from 2019 to 2022. During her three years in this position, she was based in London, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities included conducting design research and contributing to projects that align with IDEO's mission of fostering innovation through design.
Design Research and Graphic Design Background
Elvira Figueras has a diverse background in design research and graphic design. She worked as a Design Researcher at Designit from 2017 to 2018 and at Ubuntu from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she has experience in graphic design, having worked as a Graphic Designer at Uscreates and as a Creative Designer at LoSiento. Her early career included internships in graphic design at Paradigma Barcelona and DigitasLBi_UK.
Educational Qualifications
Elvira Figueras has a solid educational foundation in design. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic and Media Design from the University of the Arts London, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she completed a Foundation Degree at the same institution in 2010. She also achieved an International Baccalaureate at UWC Atlantic College from 2008 to 2010, and attended Lycée français de Barcelone from 1995 to 2008.
Focus on Social Responsibility in Design
Elvira Figueras is committed to creating designs that emphasize social responsibility. She aims to design for diverse audiences and believes in the potential of design to contribute positively to societal issues. Her focus on societal impact reflects her dedication to using her skills to benefit the community and enhance personal growth.