What brought me here?

ABOUT —

MARLENA

Hi! I am a Los Angeles based product designer leveraging my service-design management experience to create enjoyable and meaningful digital products.

I’m really passionate about people. I love being part of a community, fostering connections, and bringing everyone together.

Background

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My background in biological sciences has given me a strong foundation in research and analysis. I’ve found that these skills have been incredibly valuable in my work as a UX designer, as they allow me to conduct user research and gather important insights that help inform my design decisions. More recently, I’ve worked in various roles within the food and beverage industry, where I’ve gained a deep appreciation for delivering exceptional experiences to customers.

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My experiences in the industry inspired me to pursue a career in UX design, where I could apply my passion for creating meaningful experiences to a broader range of products and services. By combining my expertise in the food and beverage industry with my skills in UX design, I am able to develop solutions that meet the unique needs of both businesses and users that are practical and enjoyable. My non-traditional background allows me to leverage my skills, such as empathy and communication, where I can collaborate with other creative minds to create engaging and approachable experiences that make a positive impact on people’s lives. 

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My background in biological sciences has given me a strong foundation in research and analysis. I've found that these skills have been incredibly valuable in my work as a UX designer, as they allow me to conduct user research and gather important insights that help inform my decision decisions. More recently, I've worked in various roles within the food and beverage industry, where I’ve gained a deep appreciation for delivering exceptional service and satisfaction to customers.

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My experiences in the industry inspired me to pursue a career in UX design, where I could apply my passion for creating meaningful experiences to a broader range of products and services. By combining my expertise in the food and beverage industry with my skills in UX design, I am able to develop solutions that meet the unique needs of both businesses and users that are practical and enjoyable. As a designer, I strive to genuinely understand the people I'm designing for and to collaborate with other creative minds to create engaging and approachable experiences that make a positive impact on people's lives. 

When I’m not designing, I enjoy hanging outdoors, taking photos, and hosting dinner parties!

Nourish Market: end-to- end mobile app

Improving the
online grocery
shopping experience

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Disco Cat Nap Coffee: responsive web design

Designing a responsive website for a Los Angeles coffee
catering company.

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Venmo: add a feature

Optimizing how users organize and split multiple expenses on Venmo.

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