Product Designer · 6+ Years
I turn complex ideas into products people love using.
I'm Maria, a product designer who knows that sometimes the best design decision is sometimes not to build at all. I bring engineers and stakeholders in early, keep scope honest, and help teams ship what actually matters, without the rework that quietly eats budgets.
Selected Work
Pielio
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Approach
Thoughtful design that balances user needs, business goals, and technical reality.
01
User advocate first
I start with the person using the product. Every decision is anchored in real needs, validated through research and iteration.
02
End-to-end ownership
From first sketch to shipped feature, I stay involved across the full design lifecycle — strategy, systems, and specs.
03
Feedback as fuel
I treat critique as a resource. Regular check-ins and clear documentation keep teams aligned and momentum high.
What It's Like to Work With Me
I bring structure to ambiguity
When scope is unclear and timelines are short, I'm comfortable making a call, documenting the reasoning, and moving forward, adjusting as new information comes in.
I ask questions early
Before I open Figma, I want to understand the user, the constraint, and the goal. It's faster to question the brief than to redesign after launch.
I give honest, kind feedback
I believe good critique makes teams better. I'll tell you what I actually think, and I genuinely want to hear the same in return.
I adapt quickly
Whether it's a new design tool, a different industry, or a language I don't speak yet. I'm used to being the new person in the room and finding my footing fast.
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