Lorena Lopez Hechavarria

Lorena Lopez Hechavarria is a Lecturer at the University of Miami's School of Communication, specializing in the Interactive Media program. Born in Havana, Cuba, and based in Miami, Florida, her work focuses on designing digital and physical interactions to create immersive experiences that educate and entertain.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Art
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Miami's Interactive Media program

Her research interests center on enhancing user experiences in museums and educational spaces through:

• Interaction Design
• Immersive Experience Design
• Digital Media
• Physical Computing
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Educational Technology