Catalina Muñoz-Arias is a materials and product designer specializing in performance, sports, and material-driven innovation. She holds an MFA in Design from Ohio State University and a background in Industrial Design. Catalina applies bio-based, sustainable materials to improve durability, comfort, and user experience in performance products. 

Her work combines circular design, systems thinking, and sustainability to apply material research in sports, footwear, and outdoor products. In her thesis, Materia: A Material Selection Tool for Advancing Bio-based Materials Adoption, she examines how to connect material innovation with accessible and scalable product development. 

As a former competitive swimmer and active triathlete, Catalina brings a practical understanding of movement and performance to her design process. This perspective guides her work, focusing on material properties, sustainability, and how products function and adapt during use.