Hi there, I'm Marisa.
I'm a strategic and collaborative designer driven by curiosity and a passion for user-centered solutions. I ask questions to deeply understand problems, then craft high-fidelity wireframes that evolve into visually engaging, testable interfaces.
My work spans UX/UI, visual design, and branding, always focusing on connection—understanding people, their needs, and the systems they navigate. Approaching each project with empathy and a research-driven mindset.
In 2024, I completed Designlab’s Data-Driven Design course, and in 2022, I studied climate-focused design with Terra.do. Whether diving into user research, exploring a new industry, or learning a fresh skill, I thrive on discovery.
When I’m not designing, I’m likely reading, exploring, painting, or rock climbing.
Past work
AT&T Performing Arts Center
Heifer International
The Paramount Theater of Austin
United Way of Los Angeles
Ambit Energy App
U.S. Renal Care
Perot Museum of Natural History & Science
George W. Bush Center
Dashboard Earth
The People’s Project and more
A lifetime of experience as a creative, I find joy in designing beautiful,
thoughtful experiences that inspire and connect with people.
Creativity is intelligence having fun.
- Albert Einstein
Education & Certificates
IDEO
Business Innovation, Designing Strategy
2022
Designlab UX Academy, Online
UX | UI Academy Certificate
2020
Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, Georgia
Bachelors of Fine Arts, Design
2012
Experience
Lifeblue, B-Corp Digital Creative Agency, Remote
Product Designer
2022-2024
Swell Creative Group, Los Angeles, California
UX | UI Designer
2022-2022
Freelance, Remote
UX | UI Designer + Visual Designer
2020-Present
Freelance & In-House, Los Angeles, California
Visual Designer
2017-2020
Experience
Product Designer
Lifeblue
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UX/UI Designer
Swell Inc.
UX Design Lead
Freelance
Graphic Designer
In-house & Freelance
Hi there, I'm Marisa.
The short version..
I ask a lot of questions to understand the problems clients want to solve and the goals they want to achieve. I then create high-fidelity wireframes that aim to address those goals. Those wireframes get turned into visual interfaces, sometimes with subtle motion effects, to be prototyped and tested with real people.
The longer version..
I’m a strategic and collaborative designer with 7+ years of experience crafting thoughtful, user-centered solutions. My work spans visual design, UX/UI, and branding, but at its core, it’s all about connection—understanding people, their needs, and the systems they interact with. Curiosity drives me.
Whether it’s diving deep into user research, exploring a new industry, or picking up a fresh skill, I love learning. In 2024, I completed Designlab’s Data-Driven Design course, and in 2022, I studied climate-focused design with Terra.do. My toolkit includes Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, Webflow, and more, but tools are just that, tools. The real magic happens in collaboration, bringing together insights, strategy, and creativity to make something meaningful.
I’ve had the privilege of working with mission-driven organizations like Heifer International, AT&T Performing Arts Center, The Paramount Theater, United Way of Los Angeles, and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Each project starts the same way: by immersing myself in the user’s world, uncovering opportunities, and designing with empathy beyond just the digital experience.
When I’m not designing, I’m probably getting lost in a book, exploring, painting, and rock-climbing.
Thanks for stopping by!
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