# Maggie Avila > Designer, and Horticulture Technician Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/maggieavila Hello! 👋🏻 I’m Maggie, a Designer experienced in crafting digital experiences for enterprise and healthcare industries. I focus on designing solutions that are empathetic, tested, and accessible. I care about research, design craft, and collaboration. I enjoy delivering products that meet user and business needs. I have passion for horticulture and am exploring the intersection of technology, plant science, and entrepreneurship. Let’s connect! ## Work Experience ### Consultant @ Unknown Jan 2023 – Present • Established user research infrastructure, processes, and documentation for clients. • Conducted qualitative user research in compliance with industry-specific standards. • Professional development through online courses, industry research, creating design practice knowledge base, and updating portfolio. • Explored the environmental design industry through formal education, field projects, and self-study. ### Student & Plant Sales Volunteer @ Diablo Valley College Jan 2023 – Present Pursuing a certificate in plant science (with supplement courses in landscape design) in service of founding an organic market garden for medicinal herbs and veggies. Current courses: • Integrated Pest Management • Propagation for Winter / Spring Completed courses: • Introduction to Horticulture • Woody Plants: Identification and Maintenance • Plant Materials and Their Uses, Spring and Winter • Sustainable Water Management • Pruning Lab • California Natives Lab • Garden Design ### Nursery Technician @ Morningsun Herb Farm Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 • Propagated plants from seed • Watering inventory according to specific plant needs • Moved inventory from greenhouses to sales floor, and regularly rearranged inventory for space management, and ease of access for customers • Assisted customers with plant selection and site-appropriate recommendations • Performed weeding, pruning, pest and disease identification and management, and removal of old or diseased inventory • Handled farmer’s market logistics including inventory pulling, truck loading, and on-site sales at Walnut Creek Farmer’s Market ### Senior Product Designer @ Swing Therapeutics, Inc. Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 • Collaborated across teams on discovery, definition, design, and development activities to translate clinical goals into live product experiences. • Led the design and implementation of the Stanza design system and app redesign. • Led the service design process and launch of Swing Care, an online clinic specializing in fibromyalgia care. • Advised fellow designers on process, compliance, and deliverables, which contributed to increased consistency, efficiency, and fostered a collaborative team culture. ### Product Designer @ Swing Therapeutics, Inc. Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 ### Senior Product Designer @ enwoven Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 | Oakland, CA • Planned and facilitated design workshops for rebranding, company culture, and product initiatives. • Conducted user research with Customer Advisory Board by creating testing artifacts, writing scripts, distilling feedback, and integrating insights into feature iterations to improve the product experience. • Developed the design system and supported its implementation and documentation. • Managed the product backlog through daily cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, sales, marketing, and senior leadership. • Advised junior designers on process and deliverables, and helped define and grow an open, and collaborative design culture. ### Product Designer @ enwoven Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 ### Product Designer @ Josephine Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Oakland, CA • Collaborated cross functionally with engineering, cook support, marketing, and senior leadership. • Redesigned the company’s home and marketing webpages to better articulate Josephine’s value proposition. • Designed key product features resulting in increased engagement and revenue for cooks. • Contributed design skills towards the legislative effort within Josephine to help legalize food sales, which culminated in the successful passing of California AB626. ### Consultant @ Design Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 • Led a cross-discipline team of product designers and product growth practitioners through a lean user experience redesign process. • Collaborated and facilitated user research, design workshops, iterative prototype design and usability testing. • Designed a fantasy map inspired user experience for an online entrepreneur coaching program. ### Visual Designer @ Credo Mobile Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco • Collaborated cross functionally with marketing, engineering, creative, politics, and human resources on a variety of projects. • Oversaw the design, production, and review process for the printed monthly customer bill, new phone launches, phone quickstart guides, marketing and email campaigns. ### Visual Design Intern @ Chronicle Books Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | San Francisco, CA ### Visual Design Intern @ 826 Valencia Jan 2010 – Jan 2010 | San Francisco ## Education ### Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Design, with distinction, Graphic Design California College of the Arts ### Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders Yale School of Management ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/maggiemasonavila - Website: https://maggieavila.design --- Source: https://flows.cv/maggieavila JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/maggieavila/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05