I am a multidisciplinary design professor, UX/UI designer, and researcher focused on digital communication, design thinking, and human-centered innovation. I collaborate across academia and industry to mentor designers, lead interdisciplinary courses, and explore inclusive education and neurodiversity. I am passionate about connecting design strategy with digital production to create meaningful, community-centered solutions. I enjoy bridging research and practice to develop impactful, user-centered design solutions in education and beyond, while fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary teams that learn and grow together.

Karla Betancourth Moscoso

I am a multidisciplinary design professor, UX/UI designer, and researcher focused on digital communication, design thinking, and human-centered innovation. I collaborate across academia and industry to mentor designers, lead interdisciplinary courses, and explore inclusive education and neurodiversity. I am passionate about connecting design strategy with digital production to create meaningful, community-centered solutions. I enjoy bridging research and practice to develop impactful, user-centered design solutions in education and beyond, while fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary teams that learn and grow together.

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I am a multidisciplinary design professor, UX/UI designer, and researcher focused on digital communication, design thinking, and human-centered innovation. I collaborate across academia and industry to mentor designers, lead interdisciplinary courses, and explore inclusive education and neurodiversity. I am passionate about connecting design strategy with digital production to create meaningful, community-centered solutions.

I enjoy bridging research and practice to develop impactful, user-centered design solutions in education and beyond, while fostering collaborative, interdisciplinary teams that learn and grow together.

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Work Experience

Full-time Professor, School of Graphic Design at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (PUCE)
August 1, 2019 - Present
Mentor undergraduate research projects and supervise student academic development; design interdisciplinary courses integrating digital media, UX/UI, and visual communication; teach courses including Design Foundations, Digital Production, UX/UI Design, and Visual Communication; principal investigator of a research project focused on improving higher education experiences for neurodivergent students within the autism spectrum; coordinate community engagement initiatives for the Graphic Design program.
Head of Design at Big Apple Creative Studio
May 1, 2019 - Present
Lead end-to-end creative design projects from concept through execution for diverse clients; develop design strategies aligning brand identity, digital communication, and market positioning; collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive visual and digital experiences; mentor junior designers and oversee creative quality across projects.
Adjunct Professor, Master’s Program in Multimedia at Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA)
January 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Instructed graduate course “Communication for New Media.” Developed digital learning resources supporting both online and in-person instruction.

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.), Fashion and Luxury Marketing at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (Spain)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Master of Arts (M.A.), User Experience Design at Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (Spain)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Honorary Doctorate — Anglo Hispanic Mexican University
January 11, 2030 - March 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services