How do you start a career in design? What opportunities does the creative sector offer? How do you establish your own practice? These are some of the questions that the five participating alumni will address as they share their career paths, the challenges they have faced and the knowledge they have gained along the way.
On Thursday 3 December 2026, Eina Bosc will host the fourth edition of Eina Plataforma, an event bringing together students and alumni of the Bachelor's Degree in Design to share experiences, insights and perspectives on professional life. The talks are open to everyone.
The event will offer a range of perspectives on professional development in design, drawing on five career paths spanning interior design, graphic design, art direction, visual research and product design.
Andrea Navarro, an interior designer and lecturer at Eina, works on residential, commercial and workplace interiors and runs her own studio, Andrea Navarro Interiorismo. She will share her experience of taking the first steps in the profession, attracting clients and using tools to increase visibility and improve communication.
Alex Viladrich, a Barcelona-based graphic designer, has a practice focused on graphic design services and visual creation, encompassing independent projects and professional collaborations. His talk will explore artistic research methodologies applied to design and opportunities for experimentation within creative processes.
Julia Merino, a graphic designer who studied at Eina, has a professional background in editorial design, visual identity and graphic communication. Drawing on her experience, she will discuss art direction, working in design studios and developing personal projects.
Javier Fernández works between Brussels and Barcelona, developing a transdisciplinary practice that combines graphic design, printing, publishing, teaching and visual research through collaborative and experimental projects. His talk will focus on the opportunities offered by international grants and artist residencies to broaden professional and creative horizons.
Luis Gimeno, a product designer specialising in furniture and lighting, combines the development of his own collections with collaborations for brands and manufacturers. He will share his experience of the relationship between independent design practice and industry, discussing participation in trade fairs, different types of companies, and communication and visibility strategies across social media and specialist magazines.
The talks will conclude with a round-table discussion, bringing together experiences and perspectives. In the afternoon, the event will continue with individual mentoring sessions for 25 third- and fourth-year Bachelor's Degree in Design students, giving them the opportunity to discuss their concerns and receive guidance on their professional futures.
With its fourth edition, Eina Plataforma strengthens the connection between the alumni community and current students, highlighting the value of sharing first-hand experiences, decisions, challenges and lessons learnt. It is an opportunity to discover the many career paths available in design and to build knowledge through the experiences of those already working in the profession.
Programme
📅 Date: Thursday 3 December 2026
📍 Venue: Eina Bosc · Room B0
🕥 Time: 10.30 am–4.30 pm
🎤 Talks: open to everyone
👥 Mentoring: individual 15-minute sessions for third- and fourth-year Bachelor's Degree in Design students
10.30–11.00 am · Andrea Navarro — Starting a career in design: clients, visibility and communication.
11.00–11.30 am · Alex Viladrich — Design and artistic research methodologies.
11.30 am–12.00 pm · Julia Merino — Art direction, design studios and personal projects.
12.00–12.15 pm · Break
12.15–12.45 pm · Javier Fernández — International grants and artist residencies.
12.45–1.15 pm · Luis Gimeno — Trade fairs, companies in the sector, communication and visibility.
1.15–1.45 pm · Round-table discussion
2.00 pm · Lunch
3.00–4.30 pm · Individual mentoring sessions for 25 third- and fourth-year Bachelor's Degree in Design students.
