I'm Maria
Lead Product Designer,AI Innovatorand Public Speaker
Shaping the industry
I regularly speak at industry conferences and events, sharing insights on product design, AI ethics, and the intersection of technology and human experience. Through talks, panels, and workshops, I contribute to shaping conversations about the future of design and digital products.
Squirll - AI Finance Platform That Automated 80% of Budgeting
About
Led the end-to-end design and launch of an AI-driven financial coaching platform that uses Computer Vision to automate 80% of data entry and NLP for real-time feedback. Built a variable reward system to gamify spending habits. Delivered a premium MVP in 16 weeks with high daily engagement.
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Lead Product Designer
Sep 2024 - Apr 2025
London
Web, iOS
Authotics - 3D Scanning That Cut Fitting Time from Weeks to Minutes
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Designed a Computer Vision interface with real-time feedback loops for high-quality 3D foot scans. Focused on intuitive spatial UX patterns and AI-generated visualization for medical accuracy. Reduced the orthotic fitting process from weeks to minutes.
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Lead Product Designer
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
London
Web, iOS
BodySpec - Platform That Boosted Bookings by 20% for 500K+ Users
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Conducted deep research to identify funnel friction points and streamlined the booking architecture with a value-first narrative. Achieved a 20% increase in bookings across 500K+ users, positioning the company for an $8.6M funding round.
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Senior Product Designer
May 2022 - Apr 2023
London
Web, iOS
Luminara - Dual Mental Health Platform for Seamless Care
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Created a dual-sided mental health platform with a calming Client Sanctuary for patients and a high-efficiency portal for providers. Used behavioral principles to simplify scheduling and integrate wellness tools into clinical workflows, balancing premium care with practice management.
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Lead Product Designer
July 2024 - Jan 2025
Remote
Web, iOS, Android
PandaDoc - Automation That Streamlines Workflows for 50K+ Businesses
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Designed a starred template system and notification framework to reduce friction between CRM/email and PandaDoc. Launched a new integration touchpoint for 50K+ businesses, streamlining the path from draft to eSign and reducing task-switching time.
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Senior Product Designer
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
London
Web
My deep dive articles
Proven impact across teams
Critical in AI development
Her role was critical in the development of our AI-driven solution. Perhaps most impressive was her ability to make complex systems accessible and user-friendly, consistently identifying and rectifying any logical flaws. On a personal level, she was a joy to work with—friendly, funny and an excellent communicator.
Ophelie Jaschke
CEO at lenox AI
Outstanding skills
I strongly recommend working together on multiple projects, and the skills are outstanding. Great at understanding user needs and pays meticulous attention to details.
Igor Stefaniuk
Principal Product Manager at PandaDoc
Invaluable asset to any team
There's not enough room here for me to say all the great things I can say about this designer - both personally and professionally. Their ability to understand, incorporate feedback, and take action in a variety of areas make them an invaluable asset to any team. Very fast and communicative. These are the things that quickly build trust. Lastly, they are fun. Delightful and easy to get along with.
Roy Shi
CEO at Bodyspec
Thorough and analytical
Very thorough and analytical and is always considering the big picture and how their designs align with the product vision and user needs. They question the status quo and are constantly asking the tough questions that push the team to build with purpose.
Carla Ruiz Entrecanales
Venture Builder at ColdStart
Incredibly talented designer
An incredibly talented designer who has impressed me with their attention to detail, ability to create complex user journeys. Not only a skilled designer but also a pleasure to work with. They have a positive attitude and always go above and beyond.
Nikolay Stefanov
R&D Manager at BGO Software
Drives projects to completion
A strong product designer who can immerse themselves entirely in the project to drive it to completion.
Konstantin Valiotti
Director of Product at PandaDoc