Maria N.

Former Microsoft/Shopify designer partnering with FAANG engineers to transform founder visions into successful digital products. With a unique blend of product design expertise and clinical psychology background, I bring deep insight into user behavior while delivering production-ready applications in weeks, not months. Expertise & Approach I combine strategic design thinking with technical execution to create intuitive, scalable products: Design & Strategy - End-to-end UX/UI design with focus on engagement and retention - User research and journey mapping informed by clinical psychology - Information architecture optimization and accessibility implementation - Developer-ready specifications and documentation Proven track record: Led platform achieving 50% engagement increase and scaled app to 1M+ downloads Technical Delivery - Progressive Web Apps and native mobile applications built with React and TailwindCSS - Custom design systems ensuring beautiful, accessible experiences - Rapid backend development using Node.js and Firebase - OpenAI GPT integration with psychology-informed prompt engineering - Professional payment processing (Stripe) and customer engagement (SMS/email) integrations Why Partner With Us ✓ Guaranteed delivery dates with regular progress updates ✓ Enterprise-grade architecture passing technical due diligence ✓ Streamlined process cutting traditional timelines by 50-70% ✓ Full code ownership and comprehensive documentation ✓ Deep understanding of user psychology and behavior Recent Successes - Marketplace platform designed in 3 weeks and developed in 4 months - Consumer social platform delivered at 75% below market rates - Personal growth app scaled to 30k 5-star reviews - Dating platform achieving 50% engagement increase Our Process - 48-hour technical assessment and scope definition - User research and journey mapping - Rapid design sprints with 48-hour iteration cycles - Psychology-informed UX optimization - Comprehensive testing and scalability validation - Launch support and ongoing maintenance Currently pursuing a Master's in Clinical Psychology, I combine academic insights into human behavior with practical product development experience. Our team understands the founder's journey and the critical balance between speed, quality, and runway preservation. Ideal for: Marketplaces, Social Platforms, Personal Growth Apps, Learning Tools, Community Platforms Available for: Full Product Design & Development, Technical Strategy, UX/UI Consultation, MVP Development Let's discuss how we can bring your vision to life with a perfect blend of user-centric design and technical excellence.