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Hi, I’m Mari.I’m a Brazilian designer with over 20 years of turning complex challenges into intuitive, impactful designs. I specialize in Branding, UX, Visual Design, and AI integration, with a diverse client base in tech, healthcare, education, and entertainment.I’m passionate about creating solutions that look great and solve real-world problems. For me, design is a tool for change—whether it’s crafting user interfaces, building brand identities, or prototyping new tools. I thrive on collaboration, pushing boundaries, and learning throughout the process.Outside of work, I’m always creating—whether it’s arts & crafts, interactive art, or exploring the intersection of design and technology. I’m excited about the future of design, especially when it intersects with innovation and creativity.

Experience

For the past decades I've worked as a Web Designer & Art Director, proudly involved in projects for a wide variety of environments including startups, tech companies & digital agencies with clients in United States & South America.

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Senior Product Designer

Infobeans (2022-2024)

Global enterprise partner delivering innovative design and software solutions to solve real-world problems with user-centered strategies.

  • Co-created an AI-powered ideation tool, delivered in 10 days, utilizing prompt engineering to optimize asset generation (images and text) for end users.
  • Redesigned SAG-AFTRA Health Plan Benefits Payment portal, improving user flows, visual design, and responsiveness, managing the project end-to-end.
  • Directed design of a fractional fine art live auction platform, creating high-fidelity prototypes and workflows in Figma and Protopie.
  • Led design of native iOS and Android apps for a luxury property management company, improving workflows, and tenant and property managers satisfaction.
  • Developed Figma plugins to automate pattern library creation, optimizing design documentation and engineering handoff.

Head of Design

TABOOM (2020 - 2022)

Brazilian platform redefining live streaming and live commerce, with innovative ways for artists and audiences to connect through interactive digital experiences.

  • Led the design team, managing workflows, setting priorities, and mentoring junior designers.
  • Directed design of desktop and mobile apps for iOS and Android, completing the project in 2 months, from discovery to implementation.
  • Built a scalable design system using atomic design principles and documented assets in ZeroHeight.
  • Created high-fidelity prototypes and interactive mockups, accelerating stakeholder approvals.
  • Designed marketing materials and promo pages using tools like Mailchimp, Webflow, and Typeform.

Design Lead

Exygy (2014-2019)

San Francisco digital agency dedicated to creating a strong impact in rethinking user experiences and building user-friendly digital products.

  • Co-led the creation of the San Francisco Affordable Housing Portal, digitizing the application process, reducing submission times and achieving 85% digital adoption.
  • Directed development of a digital ecosystem for Stanford School of Earth & Sciences, increasing course enrollment by 420% and user engagement by 170%.
  • Revitalized QURE's Clinical Performance and Value vignette platform, improving data quality and user engagement.
  • Built a multilingual, accessible website for San Francisco Human Services Agency, enhancing accessibility for 200,000+ users.
  • Overhauled the BART mobile app, improving app ratings by 25% and serving 500K daily riders.
  • Enhanced Philanthropy University’s online learning platform, increasing registration conversions by 72%.

Key Skills

Design & Prototyping Tools

  • Figma
  • Webflow
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Pen, Paper & Post-its
  • Protopie

AI & Automation in Design

  • Generative AI for asset creation
  • Prompt engineering
  • AI-enhanced workflows
  • Automating design systems & documentation
  • AI-powered UX research

Methodologies & Processes

  • Human-Centered Design
  • Design Thinking
  • Atomic Design
  • Design Sprints
  • Agile Process

Technical Knowledge

  • HTML/CSS Basics
  • Understanding of Front-End Development
  • Responsive Design

Core
Competencies

  • Product Design
  • User Experience (UX)
  • Visual Design
  • Design Systems
  • User Research
  • Prototyping
  • Branding Design
  • User Interface (UI)

Awards
& Recognition

Webby Award

Science Website Nominee

Webby Award

Best Homepage Honoree

Acquia Engage

Leader of the Pack

Shorty

Developing Nations Award

Shorty

Government & Politics Finalist

SPUR

Good Government Award

CTN

Digital Bridge Builder