UX/UI DESIGNER
UX RESEARCHER
mayacastrogutierrez@gmail.com
SUMMARY
I am a UX designer, UX Researcher and former independent curator. My experience working with an array of people in the arts, whether artists, directors or collectors has allowed me to interact with a slew of personalities in order to make sure the job gets done correctly and on time. My practice finds the balance between good design and practicality.
LANGUAGES
English
Limited Italian
Spanish
PROGRAMS
Abstract
Adobe Suite
Confluence
Figma
Google Suite
Invision
Jira
Keynote
Microsoft Suite
Powerpoint
Sketch
Zeplin
METHODS
Affinity Map
APIs
Business Model Canvas
Card Sorting
Comparative Feature Analysis
Competitive Feature Analysis
Competitive Matrix
Double Diamond
Feature Prioritization
Heuristic Evaluation
KPIs
Limited CSS, HTML, Javascript
MoSCoW Map
Personas
Prototypes
Screener Survey
Site Map
User Flow
User Journey
User Interviews
Usability Testing
Wireframes
EXPERIENCE
Senior UX Designer
OneTrust
November 2022 - Present
- Create deliverables for the entire design process, including information architecture, interface design, interaction design, and low and high-fidelity prototypes
• Identify, collect, and analyze data to inform user experience decisions, including web metrics, customer support data, and other sources
UX Designer
Pulse Digital
April 2019 - September 2022
- Applied existing UI patterns to outdated dashboard designs to create high fidelity mockups
- Built interactive prototypes
- Documented design specs for development
- Enhance the functionality and interaction within the dashboards
- Improved and assessed usability issues
- Started Design System and cross-team collaboration with engineers
- Created a Customer Service function to better assist clients
- Learned basic code to better communicate and collaborate with engineers
UX Consultant
LivnList
January 2019 - March 2019
- Completed user research to better understand audience interaction with the current app.
- Conduct usability tests as well as affinity maps to synthesize data to create key features for the redesign of the app.
- Use different research methods such as but not limited to Business Model Canvas, Feature Prioritization Map and MoSCoW Map to better understand where to make necessary improvements.
Jr. UX Designer | User Experience Immersive Program
General Assembly
November 2018 - January 2019
General Assembly’s User Experience Design Immersive (UXDI) is a 10-week long training program dedicated to developing skills that are found in industry, such as research methods, design development and the ability to present projects to stakeholders.
Became deeply knowledgeable of all UX Design practices. Projects include:
- Creating a mental health app from start to finish.
- Created a feature integration for the Peloton app.
- Created a conceptual redesign of the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation website.
- Developed a new conceptual app that focuses on 3D Augmented Reality artworks for the general public.
Assistant Curator
AC Institute
July 2016 - June 2018
- Created programming for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 years that included but was not limited to performances, podcast recordings and exhibitions.
- In charge of daily gallery upkeep such as placing orders and general maintenance.
- Produced a monthly podcast that interviews locally-based South Florida DJs that have an influence on noise.
Project Manager
.FAIR Art Fair | Miami Beach Art Basel
December 2017
- Produced pop-up exhibition during Miami Beach Art Basel 2017
- Became point-person to all artists participating.
- Coordinated schedules and deliveries of all things involving catering, artworks and artist arrivals.
- Helped Director administer all schedules for staff as well as minor designing.
EDUCATION
General Assembly, New York City, New York
User Experience Design Immersive, 2019
School of Visual Arts, New York City, New York
Master's in Curatorial Practice, 2016
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Minor in Art, 2013