Itsaso Gonzalez is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the Design Innovation Center at Mondragon University. She is designer and completed her PhD studies  in Applied Engineering at Mondragon Unibertsitatea. She teaches subjects related to user-centered design methodologies and tools and leads projects in this field, including both EU-funded projects and collaborations with private companies. She has published 23 papers in various journals and conferences and serves as a reference for private companies in the application of the Human-Centered Design model, as well as for cities in the integration of citizens in the design and planning of public spaces. Her expertise disciplines include design innovation, Human-Centered Design, user experience, and co-design, and her interests include inclusive cities, citizen participation, and co-creation.