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Hi! I'm Marissa
I’m a designer and user advocate who's passionate about solving problems and creating thoughtful experiences for users using my skills in user research, interaction design, prototyping, and usability testing. I have worked with cross-functional teams to ensure that design solutions align with business objectives and user needs. I have a track record of delivering successful projects on time and within budget while maintaining a high level of design quality. I am always up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies and continuously seek to improve my skills and knowledge.
When I'm not designing, I devote an unhealthy amount of time to my houseplants, gardening, baking, traveling, and cozy gaming.
Software:
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Figma, Google Analytics. FullStory, Jira, Pendo, HTML5 & CSS, User Testing, UserZoomGo
Software:
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Figma, Google Analytics. FullStory, Jira, Pendo, HTML5 & CSS, User Testing, UserZoomGo
Skills:
Agile Methodology, User Flows. Wireframing, High-Fidelity Mockups, Design System Creation, WCAG/ADA Compliance, UX Microcopy, A/B Testing, Moderated Testing, Unmoderated Testing, Journey Mapping, Card Sorting
Agile Methodology, User Flows. Wireframing, High-Fidelity Mockups, Design System Creation, WCAG/ADA Compliance, UX Microcopy, A/B Testing, Moderated Testing, Unmoderated Testing, Journey Mapping, Card Sorting
My Furry Coworkers
I am a certified cat lady. I have four kitties (Nova, Juno, Luna, and Cosmo) who will zoom in and out of video calls.
I am a certified cat lady. I have four kitties (Nova, Juno, Luna, and Cosmo) who will zoom in and out of video calls.
![Nova](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/78cb37a8-4850-4239-b1c8-dc7056b6b9ac/e7525a6a-d5ce-4bc1-99b6-d3c5ea735434_rw_600.jpg?h=e838bb87828ab4fa8a77d0c36c4d4114)
Nova
![Cosmo](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/78cb37a8-4850-4239-b1c8-dc7056b6b9ac/bedc03ca-d186-4f6a-839a-2858f4fc9d41_rw_1920.jpg?h=63c9b37223caeaa2a6372d2f5987cf98)
Cosmo
![Juno and Luna](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/78cb37a8-4850-4239-b1c8-dc7056b6b9ac/45e5dcd8-cefd-475d-a934-d287af769ef2_rw_1920.jpg?h=54487e4afb7ef2a76bd6f2f8100c8967)
Juno and Luna
Some of my Hobbies
I am a hobby collector and love to try new things. Currently, my biggest hyper-fixations are baking, houseplants, traveling, and gardening. I love to talk about video games, books, and the latest TV show.
I am a hobby collector and love to try new things. Currently, my biggest hyper-fixations are baking, houseplants, traveling, and gardening. I love to talk about video games, books, and the latest TV show.
![One of my houseplant corners.](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/78cb37a8-4850-4239-b1c8-dc7056b6b9ac/f96b7080-32a6-4173-aea5-8180cdf12185_rw_3840.jpg?h=3fb7cc2370f429684a0930b3596fdedf)
One of my houseplant corners.
![I love to travel whenever I can. What your favorite travel destination?](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/78cb37a8-4850-4239-b1c8-dc7056b6b9ac/2dcf1af1-48e0-41df-b5a3-8fa8b9574b58_rw_3840.jpg?h=4e38b500da0b06fc52ee988d4a084c47)
I love to travel whenever I can. What your favorite travel destination?
![Herbs & Pepper plants from my garden](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/78cb37a8-4850-4239-b1c8-dc7056b6b9ac/af0474d9-c7b3-41d0-8dbd-df7a53ae027b_rw_1920.jpg?h=07975a55262396594b9cf937164e8088)
Herbs & Pepper plants from my garden
![I love to bake so fresh chocolate chip banana bread is a regular in my rotation](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/78cb37a8-4850-4239-b1c8-dc7056b6b9ac/5a2916a5-ea2b-4c31-bb22-49418df16e05_rw_3840.jpg?h=eb58b7e6ed747833e5c2e220596e259e)