Biography

I am a product designer who recently exhibited in collaboration with the Lexus team at the Porto Design Biennale 2025. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Product Design and I am currently in my second year of the Master’s in Product Design at the School of Arts and Design (ESAD). My connection to design stems from a deep curiosity about how things work, how they are built, and how they can be reimagined to improve people’s lives. I see design as a tool to solve problems, tell stories, and create impact, both functional and emotional.

About GROWI

GROWI is an urban aeroponic system designed to reconnect residents with nature and each other. Developed by Zohar Saar (Shenkar) and Bárbara Quelhas (ESAD), it transforms underused community areas into productive herbal gardens. The system features SMC material excellence, offering industrial strength and smart transparency. It is highly efficient, saving 95% of water through advanced mist technology while providing 10x more produce in small spaces without harmful toxins. More than a product, GROWI is a vision for better community living. It fosters "Collective Roots" through local stewardship, shared harvests, and eco-education. By making high-tech cultivation accessible, it empowers neighbors to grow together and live greener.