Carina C. Cunha

I am a designer rethinking how branding can connect communities and innovate solutions in an evolving socio-cultural and sustainable society. I carry a chimera of disciplines in my practice, intertwining graphics, interaction, public relations and advertising knowledge. Combining these, offers strategic insight towards developing my graduate project, 'Galaxa' - a digital solution helping women and gender-diverse people navigate public spaces with an improved perception of safety. Inspired by earlier experiences wandering around public spaces between schedules fearing uncertainty, 'Galaxa' intertwines astronomical motifs with unique safety features through a feedback system that encourages exploration, community support and independent agency for woman-identifying users within their public spaces.