Andréa Barela is an empathetic designer with an affinity for sustainable solutions and a love for exploring tactility in her practice. She is passionate about developing meaningful work that considers the lived experience of the communities whom it will impact by seeking to improve their quality of life where possible.

When she’s not designing, Andréa likes to explore form and texture through collage, discover vintage threads at her local thrift stores, and engage in communal spaces through yoga and meditation practice.