Rosella Galindo
Human Experience Designer at UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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Adobe After Effects CS3
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Experience
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UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Experience Designer
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Mar 2022 - Present
Leading human-centred design projects for the programme, working with businesses to co-develop products and services for communities within the ageing and longevity sectors. Focused on designing strategies that meaningfully involve and understand the needs of the NTCA residents in innovation development. Leading human-centred design projects for the programme, working with businesses to co-develop products and services for communities within the ageing and longevity sectors. Focused on designing strategies that meaningfully involve and understand the needs of the NTCA residents in innovation development.
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Queen Mary University of London
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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PHD Researcher
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Sep 2015 - Nov 2022
PhD in the Media & Arts Technology programme as part of the Cognitive Science Research Group. As part of my research project, I oversaw a team of performers, cognitive scientist and creative technologists to develop stroke social support employing interactive technology and participatory performance. * Delivering user experiences through ethnographic research.* Developing programming for motion capture, interaction models, and interactive prototypes.* Planning, setting up and conducting research studies 'in-the-wild'.* Collecting, transcribing and analysing research data.* Designing evaluation tools for data recollection.* Reporting research results to a wide variety of audiences, from International Conferences (ISPS, MOCO, CHI) to Community Engagement bodies (Finalist for the Inspire Award, QMUL, 2019) and Public in general. * Liaising with external project partners (i.e. Stroke Association north and south).* Supporting small and large-scale event organisations, such as the 7th Joint Action Meeting (London, 2017) and the Ars Electronica MAT Showcase (Linz, 2019).
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Teaching Fellow
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Nov 2020 - Mar 2022
Teaching Fellow in the Interactive System Design and Creative Group Project modules in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. Previously tri-partite advisor for the Digital Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship Programme (L6) and for the Professional & Research Practice module.
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Teaching Assistant
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2022
I delivered interactive digital media support for undergraduate students, direct and supervise Lab activities, and mark examinations for the following undergraduate and postgraduate modules:* Interaction Design* Interactive System Design* Design for Human Interaction* Creative Group Project* Introduction to Business Information Systems* Professional and Research Practice* Technical Thinking & Writing Workshop
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Research Assistant
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Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
Research and co-production of assistive technology in the NIHR project: Remote delivery of an app-based intervention DIALOG+ in community mental health care.• Implemented workflow revisions and co-designed Remote DIALOG+ application, enabling improved remote therapy.• Led design panels with diverse stakeholders from the mental health community.
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People's Palace Projects
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United Kingdom
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Publishing
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Design & Development Facilitator
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
'Green Screening workshop' Engagement project in partnership with Split Britches.Responding to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have developed online resources for Stroke Survivors shielding or self-isolating at home, as well as for Creative Practitioners following our methodologies. The objective is to create an online portal where they can learn more about our project and gather some resources to use at home. www.greenscreening.co.uk* Designed the project’s website and updated interactive technology prototypes to make them available online.* Liaised with researchers from Queen Mary University and external stakeholders such as the Stroke Association (UK) and theatre practitioners.* Wrote project’s reports for funding bodies, academic partners and senior stakeholders.
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Research Project Manager
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May 2020 - Jul 2020
'Green Screening Workshop' Engagement project funded by the Centre for Public Engagement through a Large Grant (2019, Queen Mary University of London). The objective of the project was to engage a wider community of stroke survivors as well as to establish a two-way conversation with creative practitioners to disseminate the methodologies and technology developed for the Green Screening workshop. * Designed protocols for the Green Screening workshop: a therapeutic intervention for social support in stroke communities. * Developed, coded and implemented digital prototypes and tools using motion capture and interaction models.* Conducted research to determine the health and well-being benefits of the Green Screening protocols applied in the field.
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Interaction Design & Research Intern
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Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
I explored mixed reality environments as a therapeutic tool for embodied performance techniques in post-stroke support, to stimulate stroke survivors’ imagination.* Design, coding and development of Interactive Scenography (motion capture interface). * Research and experiment running. * Liaising and Delivering workshops for Stroke Support groups (Stroke Association) around England (Liverpool, Stockport, Kent and London).* Project management. * Data analysis and writing results. * Design and development of dissemination material. * Publication of the project's results in national and international conferences (ISPS and MOCO).Advanced Placement Project for Media & Arts Technology PhD Programme.
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Choreographer, Filmmaker & Photographer
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Jan 2007 - Aug 2015
For many years I worked in diverse freelance projects related to Choreography, Film and Photography for cultural and social events.Among my responsibilities, I focused on:* Filmmaking and Photography for artistic and social events. * Commercial choreography for social events. * Planned and produced artistic events like 'Dance to the Beat' (2008, 2009 and 2010) and 'Aura Creativa' (2014). * Applied and obtained government funding to produce 'Dance to the Beat' (2010), focusing on youth community engagement.* Multimedia and graphic design for performing arts.
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Universidad La Concordia
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Mexico
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Second Language Teacher
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
I taught English levels: basic, intermediate and advanced for high school students. Group sizes ranged from 7 to 20 students.* Prepared term and weekly plans in accordance with district guidelines. * Prepared and applied examinations to test proficiency. * Included digital material along with traditional classroom materials. * Worked with students learning English for the first time, as well as with an intermediate level of knowledge, and provided tutoring. I taught English levels: basic, intermediate and advanced for high school students. Group sizes ranged from 7 to 20 students.* Prepared term and weekly plans in accordance with district guidelines. * Prepared and applied examinations to test proficiency. * Included digital material along with traditional classroom materials. * Worked with students learning English for the first time, as well as with an intermediate level of knowledge, and provided tutoring.
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Dance, Choreography and History of Art Teacher
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
I delivered the modules: History of art, Contemporary dance and Choreography, for small groups of high school students.* Prepared weekly plans in accordance with district guidelines. * Prepared and applied examinations to test proficiency. * Included digital material for lectures. * Developed and updated the school's Dance Learning programme. * Participated in regular staff meetings. * Established effective communication with students. I delivered the modules: History of art, Contemporary dance and Choreography, for small groups of high school students.* Prepared weekly plans in accordance with district guidelines. * Prepared and applied examinations to test proficiency. * Included digital material for lectures. * Developed and updated the school's Dance Learning programme. * Participated in regular staff meetings. * Established effective communication with students.
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Performing Arts Producer
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Jul 2014 - May 2015
I worked managing the academy's shows for the school year and choreographed connecting sequences for the project 'Brada'. * Managed a team of 50 performers. * Reported directly to the Artistic Director and coordinated with her to ensure the execution of the project within budget. * Surpassed revenue goals for the project 'Grey Circus'. * Responsible for video production of the shows’ teasers. I worked managing the academy's shows for the school year and choreographed connecting sequences for the project 'Brada'. * Managed a team of 50 performers. * Reported directly to the Artistic Director and coordinated with her to ensure the execution of the project within budget. * Surpassed revenue goals for the project 'Grey Circus'. * Responsible for video production of the shows’ teasers.
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Brunel University London
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Postgraduate Visiting Researcher
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
My research focused on Interactive Systems, New Media and Digital Performance. I worked with the DAP-Lab as a technical assistant and performer (Brunel University, Sadler’s Wells and BBC Radio). My research focused on Interactive Systems, New Media and Digital Performance. I worked with the DAP-Lab as a technical assistant and performer (Brunel University, Sadler’s Wells and BBC Radio).
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Dance Teacher
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2013
I taught modules on Contemporary dance, Jazz dance, Street dance and Formal Technique. Group's level range from basic to intermediate, including students from 4 to 40 years old, depending on the school.Belly Gym Dance Academy, Ollin Dance Academy, Family Development Centre (CEDEFA), and Cultural Institute of Aguascalientes. I taught modules on Contemporary dance, Jazz dance, Street dance and Formal Technique. Group's level range from basic to intermediate, including students from 4 to 40 years old, depending on the school.Belly Gym Dance Academy, Ollin Dance Academy, Family Development Centre (CEDEFA), and Cultural Institute of Aguascalientes.
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Communications and PR Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
Placement Project for Undegraduate Programme.I designed and filmed informative capsules about the institute’s centres. Researched the institutes’ history, current activities and academic offer. Wrote the video scripts. Planned filming schedule. Recorded image and interviews. Video editing and post-production. Wrote a report about the research and project findings. Placement Project for Undegraduate Programme.I designed and filmed informative capsules about the institute’s centres. Researched the institutes’ history, current activities and academic offer. Wrote the video scripts. Planned filming schedule. Recorded image and interviews. Video editing and post-production. Wrote a report about the research and project findings.
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Education
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2015 - 2022
Queen Mary University of London
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Media & Arts Technology -
2012 - 2014
Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes
Master of Arts - MA, Modern & Contemporary Art -
2012 - 2014
Universidad de Guadalajara
Bachelor of Arts - BA Performing Arts, Contemporary Dance (Practice, Research & Production) -
2007 - 2011
Universidad Interamericana para el Desarrollo
Bachelor of Arts - BA Communication, Media Studies and Multimedia Production
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