Jose Antonio Carrillo Andrada, Dana Otoom & Alia Almarri

Design Title

HOMUNCULUS FUNGUS - A Visual Narrative of Taste Science

Jose Antonio Carrillo Andrada
Architect, Computational Food Designer and Associate Professor of Architecture at the American University in Dubai. Currently working on a PhD in artificial intelligence, computational design and digital fabrication, exploring the intersection between architecture and gastronomy. Consultant for chefs and hospitality firms aiming to create unique projects and sophisticated edible pieces reflecting their brand identity. Since 2018, he has directed @archEatable, an interdisciplinary university project focused on teaching digital design and fabrication techniques transferred from architecture to gastronomy. Member of the UOU Scientific Journal of Architecture editorial committee and editor-in-chief of number 4, Gastrotecture, focused on his doctoral research subject. Visiting professor at the European University of Madrid, the IUAV University of Venice, the University of Architecture and Construction of Azerbaijan, the European Institute of Design Kunsthal of Bilbao and the Basque Culinary Center. Selected to speak at congresses and gastronomic innovation forums such as Foodture Barcelona, GastroInnova Canarias and Food Design Festival Madrid. Exhibitor at international architecture and art fairs such as the Venice Architecture Biennale, Art Dubai, and Sikka Art and Design Festival.

Dana Otoom
An architecture student at the American University in Dubai with a strong curiosity for different potentials within the creative design field. She thoroughly enjoys exploring new technologies and collaborating with disciplines to create new possibilities. Having been a member of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) for the past three years, collaboration has been an aspect of great value, allowing for fruitful exchanges and successful events. Dana currently holds the position of president of the AIAS AUD chapter, liaising with students, faculty, architects, and designers in the region to connect students and the professional world.

Alia Almarri
An architecture student at the American University in Dubai, is passionate about exploring the creative possibilities in design. With a background in computational design, she enjoys researching futuristic fields and technologies within architecture. Currently, in her role as Creative Coordinator for the AIAS AUD chapter, she actively cultivates an environment of connection and idea-sharing among students, strengthening bonds within the architectural community and the AIAS AUD chapter.