Hi, I'm Gabriela, a Design student at PUC-Rio and a participant in the Apple Developer Academy. I'm passionate about creating impactful and accessible digital experiences, focusing on UX/UI, storytelling, and inclusive design. I love exploring how technology and design can come together to solve real problems and enhance user experiences. Always eager to learn and innovate, I’m constantly looking for new ways to make technology more engaging and accessible for everyone.
Gabriela has been awarded a WWDC scholarship in 2025. Here is the submission that got her there.
In 2025, applicants were tasked with creating an interactive app playground on the topic of their choice to showcase their passion for coding. Here’s how Gabriela describes her winning submission.
Fearless Flights follows Gabriela, a nervous flier, teaching users techniques to manage anxiety before and during a flight through interactive storytelling. The app offers practical exercises, calming phrases, and guided visualizations to help users feel more at ease and confident while traveling by air.