# Maria T. > Product Designer | Creating Intuitive & Human-Centered Digital Experiences Location: San Francisco, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/mariat Hi, I’m Maria! I’m a passionate product designer with a deep appreciation for the fusion of art and science. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and functionality, designing intuitive, user-centered experiences that are both aesthetically compelling and highly effective. With a background that blends creativity and analytical thinking, I specialize in UX/UI and digital products. My goal is to create products that solve complex problems through intuitive and visually compelling interfaces, with psychology at its center. My work focuses on user research, wireframing, prototyping, and high-fidelity design. I have experience in mobile and web design, design systems, and building & evolving design libraries within Figma. Beyond design, I draw inspiration from my diverse experiences in customer service, healthcare, education, and sports—bringing empathy and a fresh perspective to every project. Let’s connect! ## Work Experience ### Product Designer @ Unknown Jan 2024 – Present | Remote Designed and developed websites for various clients, including a complete e-commerce website redesign for Mill Valley Flowers. Led projects from research and wireframing to development and launch, ensuring modern, user-friendly, and visually compelling digital experiences. See the completed website at https://millvalleyflowers.com/ ### Web Designer @ CCUSA Jan 2023 – Present | United States CCUSA's sole designer leading end-to-end product design— from updating branding and conducting research to wireframing, development, and launch. Design and build responsive WordPress sites, ensuring seamless user experiences. Collaborate across teams to create intuitive, visually compelling digital products. Completed projects include: https://campcalifornia.com/ and https://exploretheus.ccusa.com/ ### Web Designer @ Innovative Design at UCLA Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | Los Angeles, California, United States Innovative Design is UCLA’s first student-run creative agency and design-focused organization. Designed and developed high-quality, user-friendly websites for clients. Collaborated with the web team to create visually compelling and easily maintainable digital experiences. ### UI/UX Design Intern @ The Integrated Clinic Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 | Santa Monica, California, United States As an intern for The Integrated Clinic, I gained hands-on experience ideating, designing, and organizing the website for the clinic and its esteemed doctors. ### Designer @ Creative Labs Jan 2020 – Jan 2023 | Los Angeles, California, United States I was a designer on the board of Creative Labs UCLA, a club of UCLA creatives working on projects in UI/UX and product design. Most of the time the projects were apps and websites. I mostly worked on designing and ideating. I worked on the new 2021 website and was a part of the process of designing a new website. ### Learning Experience Assistant Product Manager @ Pearson Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area Pearson is the world's leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. In this internship, I gained experience from the product manager's perspective: brainstorming, researching, critiquing, and collaborating with different project teams. I have the unique opportunity to provide Pearson insight from the perspective of a current college student who endured the pandemic-induced transition to online educational resources. I conducted user research on the study habits and learning perspectives of college students. ### Hostess @ SCOMA'S OF SAUSALITO, L.L.C Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Sausalito, California, United States I worked as a hostess at this top-rated, sustainable Italian seafood restaurant on the SF Bay. Through this summer job, I acquired and practiced many skills including multitasking, professionalism, planning, teamwork, people skills, organization, management skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Especially during COVID-19, I learned how to be very flexible and adapt to different circumstances quickly. ### Private Tutor @ USA4YOU Tutoring Services Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Los Angeles, California, United States I was a private tutor for students in middle and high school. I taught a variety of subjects, ranging from math to science to English. Primarily focused on calculus courses. Through tutoring, I practiced patience, leadership, communication, and reviewed basic academic concepts that are practical for life. ### President Of Marketing @ BruinSpace Jan 2020 – Jan 2022 | Los Angeles, California, United States Bruinspace is a space club with over 60 members who have a passion for looking beyond our world. This club has many different teams, who range from building satellites to teaching people engineering skills. I was president of the marketing team for the 2021-22 academic year. In this role, I developed leadership skills, team management skills, and time management skills, all while still creating graphics and designing merchandise, as well as creating materials used for presentations and external affairs. ### Graphics/Stack Staff @ Daily Bruin Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Los Angeles, California, United States The Daily Bruin is the leading campus newspaper for UCLA and has been since 1919. The Daily Bruin has also received top honors from the Associated Collegiate Press, the Society of Professional Journalists, College Media Association, etc. As a Graphics Staff Member, I created works that were not only visually appealing but also conveyed stories that are relevant to our campus and more. I worked alongside all departments in the newsroom to create visual media to convey important data. In this paid position, I gained experience in the field of graphic design and visual marketing, as well as created interactive designs with data. ### Web Designer @ USA Ultimate Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | Los Angeles, California, United States Designed and maintained the official website for the International World Beach Ultimate Championships. Collaborated with WFDF to align web design with their branding and objectives. Enhanced user experience with user-friendly interfaces and innovative features. Contributed to the global promotion of beach ultimate and frisbee sports. ### Cafe Worker @ Emporio Rulli Inc. Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | Larkspur, CA I worked at an upscale authentic Italian Cafe serving high-quality homemade pastries, gelato, paninis, and coffee. I mostly worked at the counter, serving food to customers and working the cash register. From this job I have acquired experience in customer service and people skills, as well as learned how to handle money and high-pressure situations. ### Dental Office Assistant @ Dr. Dipa Cappelen DMD Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | San Rafael, CA I worked at a dental office as a secretary in training, file organizer, and office assistant. I mostly scanned charts, organized files, made and moved appointments, answered calls, and set up dental trays. I wanted to get a feel of what it’s like in the dental office, as it is a potential future career. This short but sweet summer job showed me what it's like to work in an office and handle phone calls as well as see firsthand what the daily routine of a dental office is. ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Cognitive Science with Specialization in Computing UCLA ### High School Diploma Marin Catholic ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/maria-tassone-design --- Source: https://flows.cv/mariat JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/mariat/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-08