Teaching

I teach to empower the next generation of designers to think systemically, act culturally, and create with intention. My teaching practice bridges theory and practice, drawing from my own experience as a designer and cultural practitioner.

150+ Students • 2 Courses • 3 Years

Education Design Curriculum Development

UX Curriculum Design

2023 — Present

Design and delivery of college-level UX curriculum bridging academic theory with professional practice. Courses include INTR2005 (Branding & Marketing) and INTR1004 (Information Design), preparing 150+ students for real-world UX roles through research-driven, project-based learning.

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Experimental Educational

Design Process

2024

I've documented my research-driven design methodology, showcasing how I integrate cultural sensitivity with systematic design thinking in my practice.

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Educational IoT

Plant A

2023

Interactive IoT-based companion for plants that translates plant needs into human-readable feedback using embedded sensors, microcontroller, and connected mobile app. 60% reduction in plant mortality.

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Design Process Methodology

Metaforma Studio

2023-Present

The birth of a synthesis-oriented design practice. Reclaiming form design as a generative, critical, and systemic practice—where every project becomes an investigation into the nature of emergence.

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Teaching Philosophy

I believe design education should empower students to become critical thinkers, cultural bridge-builders, and systematic problem-solvers. My approach integrates my real-world experience with theoretical frameworks, ensuring students develop both practical skills and conceptual depth.

I foster learning environments where cultural sensitivity meets design innovation, where students learn to honor tradition while pushing boundaries, and where systematic thinking becomes second nature to their creative process. This is how I learned, and it's how I teach.

Every student brings unique perspectives and cultural backgrounds to their design practice. My role is to help them discover their voice, develop their skills, and understand their responsibility as designers in an interconnected world. I see myself in them, and I teach accordingly.

95%

Student Satisfaction

Teaching Impact

Measurable outcomes that demonstrate the effectiveness of systematic design education and culturally-sensitive teaching methodologies.

150+

Students Taught

95%

Student Satisfaction

2

Courses Developed

85%

Employment Rate

Current Courses

I teach two comprehensive courses that integrate systematic design thinking with practical application, cultural sensitivity, and real-world problem solving. Both courses reflect my approach to design education.

INTR2005

Branding & Marketing Strategies

Advanced Level • 14 Weeks • 3 Credits

I guide students through advanced exploration of strategic brand development and marketing approaches that honor cultural context while driving business objectives. In this course, students develop comprehensive brand strategies and marketing campaigns based on my real-world experience.

Key Topics

Strategic Brand Development

Cultural Marketing Strategies

Design System Thinking

Campaign Development

INTR1004

Information Design Fundamentals

Foundation Level • 14 Weeks • 3 Credits

I teach this foundation course introducing systematic design thinking and visual communication principles. Students learn to organize complex information clearly and meaningfully while considering cultural context and user needs.

Learning Outcomes

Information Architecture

Visual Hierarchy

User-Centered Design

Cultural Sensitivity

Course Materials

Access course presentations and learning materials for both courses.

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BMS25

Student presentation showcasing innovative design solutions and systematic thinking approaches applied to real-world design challenges.

Student Work Course Project

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Introduction to Information Design

Comprehensive presentation covering fundamental principles of information design, systematic thinking, and visual communication strategies for effective data presentation.

Course Material INTR1004

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Student Work & Success Stories

Selected student work demonstrating strong application of systematic design thinking, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving approaches. These projects showcase how students translate course methodologies into portfolio-quality work that bridges theory and practice.

88%

Portfolio Quality

Industry-ready work

12+

Student Showcases

College exhibitions

Student Feedback

"This has been the most exciting class for me this semester and a lot of that is because of you and your encouragement, support, and enthusiasm with which you believed in the idea and vision of me and my brand. I promise, in the future, the work I did in this class shall lead to a real product and my founder-led brand shall become a familiar name with its own story. Thank you for being an amazing teacher, Oscar. Best regards, and I'll stay in touch."

Student INTR2005

"Oscar is an amazing professor. He's very kind and explains things clearly. I learned a lot through his course, and it was very informative and well put together. He also gave us opportunities related to the course that we could check out outside of school. I have gained a better understanding of what to expect with branding for clients and about limitations I may face in the industry. This course has encouraged me to become better at visual design, wire-framing and being creative but still on brand. This class has also been good insight into real world marketing strategies. Oscar is a welcoming professor that takes the time to encourage and help students achieve their goals. - Much appreciated."

Student INTR2005

"Amazing prof! The assignments were very beneficial to real life projects and challenges you to apply the material we've been taught throughout the course. I look forward to learning from him again and his presentation design styles are always creative."

Student INTR2005

"I wish there were a class about AI so we could learn from Oscar, who is knowledgeable about tech trends and eager to teach."

Student INTR2005

"He is very good professor and he is very helpful introduction all the opportunities in work"

Student INTR2005

Success Story

From Classroom to Career

Students develop portfolio-quality work through systematic design processes and real-world project applications. Many graduates successfully transition to design roles, with coursework directly applicable to professional practice.

85%

Employment Rate

Graduates in design roles

3-6mo

Typical Transition

From graduation to role

"The systematic design thinking and cultural sensitivity I learned in these courses transformed how I approach design challenges. The methodologies are directly applicable to my work, and the research-driven approach has become central to my practice."

Alex Chen

Designer, Creative Agency • INTR2005 Graduate, 2023

Teaching Journey

A timeline of educational milestones, course development, and student success achievements in design education at George Brown College.

2024

Advanced Curriculum Development

Developed advanced modules for INTR2005 focusing on cultural marketing strategies and systematic brand development approaches.

2023

INTR1004 Course Launch

Launched foundational information design course, introducing systematic design thinking to first-year design students with 95% satisfaction rate.

2022

Teaching Position

Joined George Brown College as Design Educator, bringing industry experience and cultural design expertise to the classroom environment.

Educational Collaboration

Interested in curriculum development, guest lecturing, or educational partnership? I'm always open to discussing opportunities that advance design education and student success.

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