Maria is a seasoned designer with 14+ years of expertise in UX, service design, design management, and graphic design. As the Director of Design at Digital Scientists, she leads a diverse team crafting digital solutions for industries like healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. She has contributed to award-winning teams in the US and Latin America, delivering exceptional digital experiences for renowned consumer brands. Holding an MFA in Service Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Maria also serves as the Atlanta, GA chapter president of the Service Design Network.
Key areas of expertise:
- Design Leadership: Guiding and managing cross-functional design teams to achieve impactful results.
- User-Centered Design: Driving the creation of user-centric experiences through design research, UX, and UI practices.
- Design Strategy: Defining design deliverables, design outputs, and design roadmap alignment with company goals.
- Service Design: Leveraging service design principles to develop end-to-end experiences that seamlessly connect across all user touchpoints, ensuring holistic and consistent journeys.
- User Research Strategy: Developing comprehensive user research strategies that align with project goals and uncover valuable insights for informed decision-making.
Maria is a seasoned designer with 14+ years of expertise in UX, service design, design management, and graphic design. As the Director of Design at Digital Scientists, she leads a diverse team crafting digital solutions for industries like healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing. She has contributed to award-winning teams in the US and Latin America, delivering exceptional digital experiences for renowned consumer brands. Holding an MFA in Service Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Maria also serves as the Atlanta, GA chapter president of the Service Design Network.
Key areas of expertise:
- Design Leadership: Guiding and managing cross-functional design teams to achieve impactful results.
- User-Centered Design: Driving the creation of user-centric experiences through design research, UX, and UI practices.
- Design Strategy: Defining design deliverables, design outputs, and design roadmap alignment with company goals.
- Service Design: Leveraging service design principles to develop end-to-end experiences that seamlessly connect across all user touchpoints, ensuring holistic and consistent journeys.
- User Research Strategy: Developing comprehensive user research strategies that align with project goals and uncover valuable insights for informed decision-making.
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Design Sprints: What’s all the buzz?
