Sara Velez

Sara Velez is an Assistant Professor of Design at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Beira Interior, where she serves as Head of the Department of Arts and as a researcher with iA* - Arts Research. Her work bridges Communication Design with philosophical inquiry, particularly through Vilém Flusser's theoretical frameworks.

• PhD in Communication Design from University of Lisbon (2016)
• 2021-2025: Member of Covilhã UNESCO Creative Cities Network's Strategic Council and Board of Curators
• Active in LabCom - Communication and Arts research unit

Research focuses on Communication Design's mediating role in society, examining intersections with ethics, digital culture, and political dimensions. Key projects include Total Design and Metadesign (2023) and ongoing LabCom initiatives.

Her publications reveal a trajectory analyzing Flusser's contributions to design theory, ethical implications in democratic societies, and the societal impacts of technologically mediated communication. Current teaching includes courses in design theory and rapid prototyping.