I design experiences that reduce confusion and build trust by making expectations clear before problems happen

I’m energized by understanding the real struggles users face and designing experiences that reduce stress, prevent surprises, and make interactions honest and meaningful.

Hi, I’m Mariana

Featured Work

Contriibia

Designed an end-to-end platform for group savings, also called Pardna or ROSCA, a community system where people pool money regularly and take turns receiving the pot. The goal: build trust, transparency, and financial growth through an intuitive and secure experience

Product Design, Research, Usability Testing, Branding

iMessage

Transformed iMessage’s search into a frictionless experience, helping users find messages instantly while preserving the app’s clean, private approach to communication.

Adding a feature, Research, Usability Testing

Impulse

Travel

Elevated Impulse Travel’s site into a fully responsive experience, prioritizing mobile-first components while preserving visual consistency across all screen sizes.

Responsiveness, Research, Usability Testing