Sara Prado

Sara Prado is a Lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), affiliated with the Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Designed Objects department. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Designed Objects and Core Studio Practice I, focusing on design processes, material experimentation, and interdisciplinary practices. Her courses emphasize hands-on making, digital fabrication techniques (e.g., Rhino, CNC milling, 3D printing), and critical engagement with contemporary design thinkers like James Dyson and Zaha Hadid.

Prado’s teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate-level classes, such as the Summer Intensive Refresh: Studio Practice, which integrates analog and digital design tools. She prioritizes studio-based learning, encouraging students to explore Chicago as a creative resource and to develop technical skills alongside conceptual frameworks.

No scientific awards or publications are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her instructional focus centers on fostering students' ability to navigate form, function, and materiality in object design through iterative projects and collaborative workshops.