Hi! I’m Maria. Nice to meet you.
What is User Experience (UX) Design?
The process of creating things that are easy and enjoyable to use. It involves understanding the user and designing for their needs.
How can UX design benefit you?
Why I chose to be a UX designer
My favorite part about what I do is that I get to ask people questions, like a lot of questions, about things they enjoy. When I graduated with a degree in journalism, user experience wasn’t a major that existed. I’ve been able to adapt my interest in helping people, working with others, and collecting information into a career I love. I have a passion for helping grassroot efforts, small businesses, and underrepresented communities increase the usability of their digital projects.
Get to know more about me.
How I’ve Helped
“I had the pleasure of working with Maria for a full UI and usability audit of my yoga website, and the results were outstanding. Maria’s comprehensive review included detailed insights and actionable recommendations that have significantly improved the user experience on my site.
She provided mockups in Figma, practical advice for troubleshooting WordPress, and even suggested plugins to enhance performance and security. Her expertise in increasing class registrations, optimizing page load times, and boosting newsletter sign-ups has been invaluable. I highly recommend Maria to anyone looking to elevate their website’s usability and user experience.”
– Rachel, Yoga Instructor
Portfolio
- Development Phase: LSA Application Design Files
How do we create a digital archive to feature filmed oral histories to showcase the 104 Mexican American women who hold a doctorate in history and how Chicana historians transform the way we understand history? - Salesforce API: Design Integration with AEM
Design a user-interface that allows users to search the Diversity Scholar’s Network by name, field, impact, or category focus. - Digital Scholarship: Anti-Racist Digital Research Initiative
How do we create a digital archive to feature filmed oral histories to showcase the 104 Mexican American women who hold a doctorate in history and how Chicana historians transform the way we understand history? - Digital Scholarship: Digital Research Project
How do we create a user-friendly research database for 11+ institutions with a diverse group of assets, audiences, and technical needs?