An award-winning creative and former Fulbright Scholar who has worked with international agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and top tech startups alike to create new brands, products, and experiences from concept to launch. Originally from Mexico City, Mariana has transformed creative teams inside and out, leading companies into a design-led product innovation space, for her work, she has received numerous awards, including the ACE Award for “Best Launch” by the Accessories Council, the highest accomplishment given in the fashion industry. She believes good design is about connecting and inspiring people to ideas and ideals and her commitment to that is demonstrated by a portfolio that spans industries and disciplines. Formally, she holds a Master of Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor of Arts and Design from Universidad Iberoamericana. Prior to design, she studied Fine Arts under Maestro Giovanni Ospitali in Florence, and later Paris.