معرفی
Brenda Vertiz Marquez is a Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Design at Aalto University, affiliated with the Inuse research group. Her work bridges participatory design, urban studies, and social justice, with geographic focus on Mexico City's colonias populares and Latin American contexts.
Her core research interests include:
- Participatory and Collaborative Design Methods
- Social Reproduction in Marginalized Communities
- Decolonial Design Practices
- Playful Urban Transformation
- Public Space Interventions and Sustainability
- Community Knowledge Building and Resistance
Analysis of her 2018-2024 publications reveals consistent emphasis on decolonial approaches to sustain community-led urban projects, where playfulness and social reproduction become tools for resistance and collective empowerment in informal settlements.
No scientific awards were referenced in available materials.
Current information does not indicate any advised students or specific research grants managed by Marquez.
She actively contributes to the Inuse research group at Aalto University, which specializes in user-centered and participatory design innovation.
