Joana Lessa is a Senior Lecturer (tenured) at University of Algarve (UAlg) and researcher at the Research Centre for Architecture, Urbanism and Design of the University of Lisbon. Her research interests include: Design Experience; Digital Media; Emotional Design; Speculative and Critical Design. As a means to contribute to environmental sustainable initiatives she integrates the UNESCO chair in Ecohydrology of UAlg and the Advisory Committee of Global Network of Water Museums (a UNESCO-IHP Priority Initiative).