About

Isadora Teles

I am a creative technologist and researcher working at the intersection of digital arts, human-computer interaction, and advanced computer graphics. My work involves conceptualizing and prototyping innovative experiences, from consumer electronics to co-creative human-AI systems.

With a PhD in Digital Arts from Université Paris 8 and experience at Samsung's Design Innovation Center, I translate abstract visions into tangible, dynamic realities. I leverage emerging technologies to craft immersive interactions and real-time digital environments.

My drive is to push the boundaries of how humans engage with technology, continually enhancing interactive perception and experience. I believe the best technology disappears into the experience, leaving only wonder and connection.

Tools & Skills

Web & Front-End

JavaScriptTypeScriptReact.jsNext.jsNode.jsHTML/CSSREST APIs

Real-Time Graphics & Creative Coding

Three.jsWebGLOpenGLGLSL ShadersTouchDesignerProcessingOpenFrameworksHoudini

AI & Generative AI

LLM IntegrationAgentic WorkflowsDiffusion Pipelines (ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion)Multi-agent Systems

Physical Computing & Hardware

ArduinoIoTSensorsWearable DevicesProjection MappingElectronics

Game Engines & 3D

UnityUnreal EngineHoudini

Design & Research

FigmaUser ResearchJourney MappingRapid PrototypingMotion DesignVideo Production

Languages

Portuguese (native)French (fluent)English (fluent)Spanish (professional)

Experience

2024–Present

Creative Technologist — Samsung Design Innovation Center

Research-driven prototyping across 7 projects spanning 5 product lines. React, Three.js, AI/ML integration, user research, concept videos, and stakeholder demos.

2018–2024

PhD Researcher & Research Engineer — Université Paris 8 / EUR ArTeC

Researched human-AI co-creation for performing arts. Built GPU-accelerated multi-agent simulations. 2 live performances, Grand Palais wearable installation, 2 ISEA papers. Research exchange at NTHU Taiwan (2021).

2015–2017

Master's in Digital Arts — Université Paris 8

Computer Graphics specialization. Erasmus exchange at Kunstuniversität Linz, Austria (2016).

2013–2017

Creative Technology & VFX Internships — Paris

Anomes, SUPERBIEN, MONOBURO, Studio MAC Créteil. Interactive installations at La Gaîté Lyrique, VFX for Abd Al Malik, creative coding with Processing and TouchDesigner.

2009–2015

Bachelor's — Université Paris 8 & UFMG Brazil

Digital Arts (Paris 8, 2012-2015) and Cinema, Animation & Digital Arts (UFMG Brazil, 2009-2012).

Selected Publications

“Technology should feel like magic, not machinery. The best interfaces are the ones we forget we're using.”