A Bit About Me
Hi! I’m Maria!
A designer, educator, and researcher based in the U.S.
I’m passionate about creating meaningful, human-centered experiences through design. My work sits at the intersection of interactive media, UX/UI, and emerging technologies, and I love exploring how design can genuinely improve people’s lives. Whether I’m building a health app, crafting a motion piece, or teaching students, my goal is always the same: design with intention, empathy, and impact.
Work Experience
Aug 2025 - Current
Aug 2022 - May 2025
Summer 2024
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Apr 2019 - Aug 2022
Aug 2019 - Aug 2022
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Eastern New Mexico University | NM, USA
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Teach a wide range of courses from foundational design to advanced technical classes with an emphasis on creative problem-solving, visual literacy, and industry-ready skills.
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Contribute to departmental service, student recruitment, and program development, collaborating on outreach events, curriculum planning, and the launch of the Graphic Design and new 2D Animation programs to support long-term growth.
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Pursue ongoing research at the intersection of emerging technologies and visual communication, exploring digital health, interactive media, AR/VR, and human-centered design to advance both creative practice and scholarship.
Digital Media Specialist and Product Designer of "UConn Human Rights Institute" | CT, USA
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Designed and maintained the HRI website, ensuring a user-friendly interface and up-to-date content.
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Created and designed graphics for various marketing channels such as their social media graphics, printed posters and brochures, templates for various events
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Coordinated and supervised a diverse range of events with exceptional attention to detail.
Graphic Designer intern of "Scout Collective" Design Agency | CT, USA
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Assisted in creating and developing visual content for various client projects, including branding, user experience design, marketing materials, and digital assets.
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Collaborated with the design team to brainstorm and execute innovative design solutions that met client needs and project goals.
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Conducted research on design trends and competitor analysis to inform and enhance design concepts.
Printing Supervisor and designer of "Document Production Center" | CT, USA
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Oversaw the daily operations of the printing department, ensuring efficient production and meeting deadlines
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Coordinated with clients, designers, and other departments to understand job requirements and specifications
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Conducted quality control checks throughout the printing process to ensure adherence to standards
Video Editor, Content Creator and Visual Designer
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Created and led the “Web Wap” YouTube Channel, a digital art magazine
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Designed and developed Visual Identity, Branding, and marketing of the channel on social media platforms
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Created and edited Weekly Content in Printmaking, Illustration method and techniques, tips and tricks in graphic design software (Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop),
Graphic Design Freelancer
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Provide concept designs in response to the client’s brief
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Design video and motion graphics productions, design to the client’s budget using best practice considerations
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Created and produced Branding, Visual Identity, Illustration, and Graphic Designs for web and print