I’m Mara & I love to create
empathetic
curious
collaborative
empathetic
designs

Hi there! 👋

I'm Mara, a Pittsburgh-based product designer with a diverse background spanning graphic design, video editing, animation, branding, and more. My journey into UX/UI design began when I discovered that it’s the perfect blend of creativity, compassion, and critical thinking. 

I thrive on building products that prioritize a seamless user experience through accessibility and human-centered design. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders, I integrate user feedback through surveys, interviews, and usability testing throughout the design process to ensure the final product meets both business objectives and user needs.

Beyond design, my hobbies expand my perspectives and fuel my creativity! I enjoy traveling, listening to music, pottery, video games, and spending time with my partner and pets.

Experience

Aug 2020  —  Apr 2024
Senior Designer
Perch Partners
Jan 2019  —  Sep 2020
Graphic Designer
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Dec 2017  —  Jul 2018
Graphic Designer
Bayer
Jun 2016  —  Nov 2017
Graphic & Packaging Designer
Inventionland
Jun 2015  —  May 2016
Graphic Designer
Revelation Health

Certifications & Degrees

Dec 2014
Bachelor's degree, Applied Media Arts
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Jun 2024
UX Academy
DesignLab
I can help you with..
UX Design
User Research
Figma
Wireframing
Information Architecture
UX Design
User Research
Figma
Wireframing
Information Architecture
UI Design
Prototyping
Mobile App Design
Usability Testing
Empathetic Design
UI Design
Prototyping
Mobile App Design
Usability Testing
Empathetic Design
Passion Projects