Hello there!

I’m María, a UX/UI Product Designer with 10 years of experience working across agencies and in-house design teams. I specialise in branding and design systems, always aiming to combine creativity, functionality, and accessibility in every project.

 

I enjoy translating complex problems into clear, intuitive experiences and building cohesive visual systems that scale. I’m especially motivated by projects where strategy, storytelling and usability meet, and where design can make a real difference for both users and teams.

 

Outside of work, I love illustration and hands-on DIY projects. Creating with my hands helps me stay curious, experiment freely, and bring a playful mindset back into my digital work.

Maria Garcia Tena desing

Core skills

 
User Research

User interviews, usability testing and surveys. Low-fidelity wireframing and high-fidelity prototyping. Information architecture, navigation and page hierarchy.

 
Visual & UI Design

Intuitive, usable interfaces. Consistent component libraries, Atomic Design, and design tokens for scalable design systems. Responsive design across devices.

 
Accessibility

Inclusive and accessible design following WCAG 2.2 guidelines.

 
Brand Design & Documentation

Bridging brand identity with product experiences and maintaining clear, practical documentation.

 
Agile & Collaboration

Working in agile environments and collaborating closely with product, engineering and stakeholders.

 
Tools & Software

Figma, Maze, UserZoom, Adobe Creative Suite, Asana, GitHub and Trello.

Leadership & collaboration

I advocate for agile collaboration between teams and transparent ways of working. I’ve coordinated team workflows using tools such as Asana and Notion, structuring tasks at the start of each sprint, prioritising effectively, and maintaining project momentum through short, regular check-ins.

My management style focuses on understanding each team member, encouraging clear communication and fostering a positive team dynamic. I enjoy supporting individual growth and helping people develop their skills so the whole team can succeed.