Sofía Accatini

Sofía Accatini is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture and Design at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (PUCV), Chile. Born on October 29, 1995, she has been affiliated with the institution since 2015. Her academic profile uniquely combines faculty status with student status, indicating she may be pursuing advanced studies while teaching.

Her research focuses on inclusive design methodologies, particularly in the areas of user experience design, interaction design, and service design with emphasis on cognitive accessibility. Dr. Accatini has developed numerous design workshops including Interaction Design Workshop 2018, Service Design Workshop 2018, and Cognitive Accessibility Certification Workshop 2019.

Her publication record includes work on design for independent living for adults with intellectual disabilities, reflecting her commitment to inclusive design practices. Her projects often involve community-based initiatives such as the Greene Acres Community Garden Service Design and Re·Comiendo Valpo.

Her academic trajectory shows consistent engagement with design education through courses like Construction 2°, Construction 3°, and Design and Entrepreneurship 2018, where she has guided multiple student projects.