Hey, I'm Mary
I’m a builder, a storyteller, and a relentless creative.
I’ve spent years at the intersection of technology and human experience, designing digital products that aren’t just functional, but intuitive, immersive, and alive. I believe that great design isn't just about how something looks — it's about how it makes you feel. My background spans from tech consulting at IBM to startup innovation and social media growth.
But I'm not one to stay in a box. I love music and art and bringing ideas to life. I believe in taking risks, pushing creative boundaries, and creating experiences that make people feel something.
Education
2017 — 2021
University of Southern California
B.S. Computer Science and Business Administration
Experience
2025
Freelance Creative Studio - Founder and Designer
Lead end-to-end creative direction for brands, spanning branding, UI/UX design, web development, and marketing. Deliver multidisciplinary storytelling through photography and videography to build cohesive brand identities.
2022 — 2025
Senior Product Design Consultant at IBM
Designed enterprise web applications, leveraging AI, data visualization, and UX best practices to create intuitive user experiences. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable digital solutions, leading design thinking workshops and usability testing to refine product strategy.
2021 — 2022
Product Designer and Social Media Manager at
The Money School
Led UI/UX design for a financial lending app and executed a high-growth social media strategy. Designed and prototyped mobile-first experiences and scripted, directed, and produced viral TikTok content that grew the platform’s following from 1,800 to 180,000 in under six months.
2018 — 2019
Junior Web Developer at Storm Cloud Development
Designed and built web applications for e-commerce clients, enhancing user experience and functionality.
Certifications
2024
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
Skills
2024
Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Lightroom, Spline, Python, JavaScript, React, CSS, HTML, Final Cut Pro, Photography, Videography