Hi, I’m
Giancarlo Hwu
Architect / Visual Arts/Design Teacher
Escazu,SJ
Summary
Licensed architect and visual arts educator with a passion for design, creativity, and critical thinking. As founder of FLUID Designs, I lead architectural and interior projects across Costa Rica, including luxury homes, resorts, and hotels. At NAE Country Day School, I teach visual arts to grades 1–8, fostering artistic growth and ethical engagement. I excel in collaborative settings and project management, delivering thoughtful, innovative solutions.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
14
Certificates
2
Languages
Work History
NAE Country Day SchoolSan Rafael, Alajuela
Visual Arts/Tech Teacher
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs, resulting in improved student understanding and engagement with course material.
- Fostered essential creative and problem-solving skills that empower over 300 students to think critically, innovate, and express themselves effectively.
- Build foundational artistic competencies while developing the adaptability and visual literacy needed to thrive in today's dynamic professional landscape introducing technological software to the school curriculum.
FLUID Design
Founder
01.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
Monplaza
Head of Design
2017 - 2019 (2 education.years_Label)
Job overview
- Spoke to process, design goals and team vision as leader of strategy and vision.
- Collaborated with marketing department to develop cohesive branding strategies for clients, establishing a strong brand identity across multiple platforms.
Entre Nos Atelier
Architectural Designer
2016 - 2017 (1 education.year_Label)
Job overview
- Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
- Applied creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges in the architectural design process.
Education
Universidad San MarcosCosta Rica
Bachelor's in Teaching from Education
05.2001
VéritasCosta Rica
Bachelor of Professional Studies from Architecture
05.2001
University Overview
- Awarded Honors for Thesis Work
- TA for Michael Smith in Design level 15
Skills
Architecture and design
undefinedCertification
MIT STEAM Education Professional Development
Timeline
Visual Arts/Tech Teacher
NAE Country Day School
08.2020 - Current
Founder
FLUID Design
01.2016 - Current
Universidad San Marcos
Bachelor's in Teaching from Education
05.2001
Véritas
Bachelor of Professional Studies from Architecture
05.2001
Head of Design
Monplaza
2017 - 2019 (2 education.years_Label)
Architectural Designer
Entre Nos Atelier
2016 - 2017 (1 education.year_Label)
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