Summary
Francisco Zamorano is a design researcher, creative director, and interaction designer with 11+ years crafting award-winning experiential interfaces and educational technology. Based in Santiago, Chile, he leads research at Universidad del Desarrollo and runs Studio Mudia, a consultancy that has partnered with global brands like Nike, IBM, Samsung, and Manchester United to translate complex briefs into immersive digital and physical experiences. His TAMI Tangible Mathematics Interface earned Best Concept at IxDA Interaction20 and First Prize at the Iberoamerican Design Biennale 2024, reflecting a rare blend of pedagogical insight and interaction innovation. A seasoned educator, he has taught for over two decades at institutions including Parsons MFA Design & Technology and currently mentors thesis students in Santiago. He combines hands-on motion and interaction design with programming and film direction, moving projects from concept through production. Known for seeding Chile’s motion graphics scene early in his career, he brings entrepreneurial drive and multidisciplinary leadership to research-driven design.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, Certificate, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies, Certificate at University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Design, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Design at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Design and Technology, 3.98, Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Design and Technology, 3.98 at Parsons School of Design
English, Spanish