hi, i’m maya :)
I’m a freelance UX/UI designer, based in London.
Before my life as a designer, I spent several years working in tech and fashion for various startups across generalist, marketing and client-facing roles. Even before formally switching to UX, I always found myself most engrossed with any work that offered a creative outlet, be it website redesign projects or creating social media posts. Throughout my career, I’ve particularly enjoyed building out teams, engaging in strategic product development and understanding users through research and interviews.
With a degree in anthropology, my approach to design is similar in that I understand people and the ways in which they interact with their worlds as highly dependent on culture, context and the subjective meaning that people place on the objects and systems around them.
I am fascinated with solving real problems for everyday people. I craft innovative solutions and deliver smooth, useful experiences with a touch of delight.
When I’m not behind a screen…
You’ll probably find me traveling the world and adding more dives to my logbook, exploring the hidden thrift stores in any given city, or back home snuggling my tabby cat, Kiwa.
Scuba diving in Okinawa, Japan
My cat, Kiwa