I'm Maria Francisca Garcés Brücher, a Zurich-based product and visual designer focused on kids’ play (physical + hybrid). I’m curious about how kids actually play and learn. I use those insights to turn play into concepts, prototypes, and clear visual stories. I'm exploring a Toy/Kids Design internship starting May/June.…

Maria Francisca Garcés Brücher

I'm Maria Francisca Garcés Brücher, a Zurich-based product and visual designer focused on kids’ play (physical + hybrid). I’m curious about how kids actually play and learn. I use those insights to turn play into concepts, prototypes, and clear visual stories. I'm exploring a Toy/Kids Design internship starting May/June.…

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I’m Maria Francisca Garcés Brücher, a Zurich-based product and visual designer focused on kids’ play (physical + hybrid). I’m curious about how kids actually play and learn.

I use those insights to turn play into concepts, prototypes, and clear visual stories. I’m exploring a Toy/Kids Design internship starting May/June.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Head of Design at Mahd Enterprise (US)
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led brand + product-design deliverables (logo, website, social); coordinated with marketing and product development.
Industrial Design Intern at Super Local (NL)
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Supported social and sustainability-driven design projects from early concept to prototype. Produced graphic design, photography, and communication materials for project documentation and presentation.
Design Intern at Etafashion (UIO)
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Designed visual merchandising concepts, including window displays and in-store information materials.
Design Intern at Retail Store Studio .ga (UIO)
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Designed social media content and branding materials for multiple clients. Contributed to window display and pop-up design, translating brand identity into physical experiences.

Education

Master in Kids & Toy Design at Politecnico di Milano / Poli.design
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
International Certification Industrial & Product Design at NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti) Milano, Italy
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Bachelor’s Graphic & Industrial Design at Universidad de las Américas Quito, Ecuador
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Qualifications

Master in Kids & Toy Design
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
International Certification Industrial & Product Design
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail

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