LEAD PRODUCT DESIGNER
10+ YEARS CREATING INTUITIVE, USER-FIRST DIGITAL EXPERIENCES—DRIVEN BY RESEARCH, BUILT THROUGH COLLABORATION, AND REFINED BY TESTING.
Selected Work

Better Place Forest
CASE STUDYPlanning for end-of-life can feel overwhelming, especially without wanting to speak to a guide. I led design and research for an ecommerce experience that let users explore, learn, and purchase a memorial tree entirely online. The mvp was delivered mid-january 2021 for launch the following month.

Plan On
CASE STUDYWe created an app experience that makes it easy to plan and book parks, plazas, and playgrounds for events—quickly and seamlessly.

Reebelo
CASE STUDYHere are some design-driven "How might we" (hmw) suggestions to bring your brand to life in a meaningful and engaging way.

Thailand Hackaton
WORKSHOPThis intensive workshop brought together cross-functional teams to explore opportunities around user retention and engagement. With a focus on driving repeat transfers and increasing top-of-funnel activity, we examined the current state of Zepz Loyalty, mapped communication flows across domains, and identified gaps in the user journey.
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Hello there I’m Macarena
I AM A PRODUCT DESIGNER WITH OVER A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE, HOLDING A BFA IN GRAPHIC & VISUAL DESIGN FROM CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS AND A MASTER’S IN USER EXPERIENCE & RESEARCH FROM MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS. I SPECIALIZE IN USER-CENTERED DESIGN, COLLABORATING CROSS-FUNCTIONALLY TO CREATE SEAMLESS EXPERIENCES.
MY APPROACH FOCUSES ON UNDERSTANDING USER NEEDS, CONDUCTING RESEARCH, AND USING TOOLS LIKE PERSONAS, USER FLOWS, WIREFRAMES, AND TESTING TO ENSURE EACH PRODUCT MEETS ITS PURPOSE EFFECTIVELY.
- User Research
- User Experience
- User Interface Design
- Interaction Design
- Website Wireframe
- Prototype
- App Design
- Responsive Design
- Leadership
- Cross-collaboration
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking