Professor & researcher

• Oct 2003 - Present

Current Topics Taught: - Professional ethics - Ethics of artificial intelligence - Philosophy of technology - Service design - Graduation project tutor Research interests (with publications): - AI and technology ethics - Professional ethics - Philosophy of design - Design methodology - Design decision making

Master's Programme Director

• Sep 2010 - Present

Master's Degree (Taught) in Design and Management of User Experience and Digital Services. Degree awarded conjointly by UVic-UCC University and ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering. As a graduate program director my main responsibilities are: - to develop, implement and enforce academic curriculum, - to select and brief (guest) lecturers on the content of units, - to monitor student academic progress toward degree, - to ensure maintenance of the highest… Show more Master's Degree (Taught) in Design and Management of User Experience and Digital Services. Degree awarded conjointly by UVic-UCC University and ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering. As a graduate program director my main responsibilities are: - to develop, implement and enforce academic curriculum, - to select and brief (guest) lecturers on the content of units, - to monitor student academic progress toward degree, - to ensure maintenance of the highest standards of excellence, - to lead the admissions process.

Master's Programme Director

• Sep 2016 - May 2021

Master's Degree (by Research) in Design and Communications, official Master’s degree awarded by Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) giving access to a PhD programme in a related area of study.

Area Head

• Sep 2007 - Aug 2015

My prime role as the head of the graphic and interaction design area was to provide strong academic leadership. I managed 30 courses and lead +50 (guest) lecturers to ensure they achieved the highest possible standards of excellence in all their academic activities. I also co-developed and advanced the academic strategy of the department in line with the university's strategic plans.

Lecturer

• Oct 2018 - Present

Master in Design for Emergent Futures (MDEF) Subjects: - IA ethics - Philosophy of technology - Professional ethics Master in Design for Emergent Futures (MDEF) Subjects: - IA ethics - Philosophy of technology - Professional ethics

Member of the Research Ethics Committee

• Mar 2021 - Present

The Research Ethics Committee at UVic-UCC facilitates research groups, chairs, study centres and research transfer centres by providing advice, reviews and opinions on their research projects. It is an independent collegiate body that assesses and approves projects with full transparency on matters related to the ethical implications of research. The Research Ethics Committee at UVic-UCC facilitates research groups, chairs, study centres and research transfer centres by providing advice, reviews and opinions on their research projects. It is an independent collegiate body that assesses and approves projects with full transparency on matters related to the ethical implications of research.

Executive member

• Feb 2023 - Present

IADAS helps drive the creative, technical, purpose-driven & professional progress of the Internet and evolving forms of digital media. It presents The Webby Awards, The Lovie Awards and The Anthem Awards. https://www.iadas.net IADAS helps drive the creative, technical, purpose-driven & professional progress of the Internet and evolving forms of digital media. It presents The Webby Awards, The Lovie Awards and The Anthem Awards. https://www.iadas.net

Expert External Reviewer

• Oct 2021 - Present

Evaluation of grant requests proposals for the Spanish National Research Agency on an ad hoc basis. Attached to the area of "Mind, language and thinking" (including topics such as philosophy of mind, ethics, and artificial intelligence). Evaluation of grant requests proposals for the Spanish National Research Agency on an ad hoc basis. Attached to the area of "Mind, language and thinking" (including topics such as philosophy of mind, ethics, and artificial intelligence).

Member of the Conference Committee

• Jan 2016 - Present

The Service Design Days are a yearly two-day, cross-boundaries event for entrepreneurs, decision makers and influencers who are involved in design-led innovation and transformation of their companies or the companies of their clients. A European event that brings together business and design specialists to learn, share and invent together. Since 2016 the event has been held in Barcelona, with a growing attendance of more than 300 attendees each day, from more than 25 countries. The Service Design Days are a yearly two-day, cross-boundaries event for entrepreneurs, decision makers and influencers who are involved in design-led innovation and transformation of their companies or the companies of their clients. A European event that brings together business and design specialists to learn, share and invent together. Since 2016 the event has been held in Barcelona, with a growing attendance of more than 300 attendees each day, from more than 25 countries.

Guest Lecturer

• Sep 2002 - Present

Master in Communication Management Master in Communication Management

Design consultant

• Sep 2007 - Jul 2019

Guest Lecturer

• Jan 2011 - Feb 2017

Design Management Postgraduate Course Course: service design Design Management Postgraduate Course Course: service design

Guest lecturer

• Sep 2004 - Dec 2010

Executive Director - Design Observatory

• Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

Chief User Experience - Partner

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2007

Partner

• 2002 - 2006

Senior Information Architect

• 2000 - 2002

Usability specialist / Information architect

• 1999 - 2000