Solving human problems, tool agnostic

Hi I’m Marisa, and I design websites and apps for multi-billion dollar companies

Companies I’ve Designed For

My Work

  • XR Projects

    As an XR graduate student at ASU (MIX Center), I am challenged with the task of solving problems in creative ways via immersive design. My focus is accessibility, UX, healthcare, and sports. I am currently researching XR technologies for individuals with paralysis. My expected graduation date is May 2025. Software preview: TouchDesigner, Unity, Unreal Engine, Pixera, Blender, Figma.

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  • UX Projects

    I’ve completed UX projects as a Corporate UX designer, a freelance designer, and a grad student. These projects are intended to show my thoughts and design process while problem solving. More case studies available upon request. Skills preview: personas, journey mapping, storyboarding, project management, wireframing, quick iterations, presentations, accessibility.

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  • Leadership

    I believe in leading by example and have a servant leadership mindset. As an event organizer for UX in AZ, I organize meet ups, present and lead discussions, and help others with portfolio creation and mentorship. I have been involved as a leader in UX in AZ since January 2023 - it is a great joy to help others learn and connect. Interested in joining? Click the link here to view the group on MeetUp.

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  • Blog

    My blog posts are meant to show my communication style and how I think. They encompass design challenges, progress with software, and analysis during and after projects for post-mortems. I truly enjoy discussing what went well and what could be improved. These posts display my leadership by example and humility knowing that I will always be a student of life.

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Colleague Feedback

  • Marisa led a final demo for the client in a room full of stakeholders who can be a tough crowd. She handled it with ease, showing the final designs, answering hard questions and delivering a high quality demo. It was truly senior level work!

    Neudesic Colleague

  • Marisa is always a pleasure to work with and she is dedicated to providing quality work to the client. Over the last couple of months I have watched her grow her skill set in design and consulting skills. She has put in long hours with me over the last couple of weeks to ensure that we are able to deliver on time. She is always willing to jump on a call or offer support to her team. She continues to grow and is passionate about learning all of the things around consulting and in the design space.

    Neudesic Colleague

  • Marisa was brand new at Neudesic when she joined TLM while the engagement was in process. She jumped in without hesitation, and before long was contributing to the team's success in a great way. Marisa showed a keen ability to synthesize the findings and work with the team to incorporate the results into the final product. Marisa's contribution to the team began on day one, and continued right to the end. Great job Marisa!

    Neudesic Colleague

Hi there, I’m Marisa!

I’m not only a UX Designer and XR creator, but also an athlete/coach, historically an entrepreneur, and avid reader in the realm of psychology and human cognition. My absolute favorite aspects of life are understanding others, rising to a challenge, and solving complex problems with human-centered design principles.

I would love to:

  • review your portfolio

  • discuss open positions

  • collab on a cool project

  • schedule you for a UX in AZ presentation or podcast!

Featured Blog Posts

  • ASU News Feature

    “Using design to care for others: Graduating ASU student brings empathy and innovation to experience design”

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  • Grateful for the “no’s”

    Grateful for the “no’s”

    “But knowing what I know now—in 2025, 7 years later—I am so lucky I didn’t get what I thought I wanted…”

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  • Transforming Me vs. You to Us vs. The Problem

    “and that involves letting go of the ego, having difficult conversations, and being a smidge vulnerable by saying ‘maybe I don’t have it all figured out, can you help me?’”

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  • I quit my dream job !!?

    “It’s been a while! I wanted to post an update on where I’ve been, what I’ve learned, and where I’m going :)"

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