Christina Carrasquilla

Christina Carrasquilla is an Associate Teaching Professor in Graphic Information Technology at Arizona State University (ASU), affiliated with The Polytechnic School and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. She co-founded the Device & Usability Learning Lab and focuses on user-centered design, cross-media production, and accessibility testing. Her teaching spans courses like Web Content Design, Cross Media Production, and UX consulting.

Education:

• B.A. in Music with a Minor in Studio Art Photography (University of Arizona, 2000)
• M.S. in Technology in Graphic Information Technology (ASU, 2011)

Research Interests: Includes device testing via the Device Wall, browser compatibility analysis, and collaborative design tools like the CollaboWall. She emphasizes usability testing, heuristic evaluation, and social media strategy.

Awards:

• 2017 Fulton Schools of Engineering Outstanding Lecturer
• Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Awardee (2x)

Teaching & Service: Advises AIGA Poly and focuses on K-12 outreach for marginalized groups. Courses taught include GIT 337 (Web Content Design), GIT 537 (Cross Media Production), and GIT 595 (Continuing Registration).

Labs/Teams: Director of the Education + Mentorship Committee and co-founder of the Device & Usability Learning Lab (DULL), featuring multi-device testing environments and collaborative design spaces.