Hi, I am Mari!

Results-driven Senior UX Designer with 7 years of experience, grounded in field research.

I study human behavior to craft intuitive, user-centered solutions that seamlessly align with business goals.

Widely Recognized

“★★★★★” — Financial Times

“I was, like, mouth agape. I stood up, I got so excited.” - Jason Mantzoukas, New York Times

Ragas Live Festival “A global online celebration.” - The New Yorker

I’m a UX Designer with 7 years of experience designing end-to-end user experiences. 

I started my career as a field researcher which really shaped the way I approach design—always beginning with a deep understanding of people. I’ve always been curious about human behavior, and I’m constantly thinking about how to turn those insights into meaningful, thoughtful design. That’s one of the big reasons I love what I do.

About Me

  • User Experience

    Sr. UX Designer

    As a Sr. UX Designer, I create internal and customer-facing experiences for both mobile and desktop - often going to production in record time!

  • User Flow

    Strategist

    I am your go-to person for defining the end-to-end user experience, combining research with visual strategy to align stakeholders. I create journey maps, blueprints, screen flows, and prototypes to communicate insights and drive intuitive, user-centered solutions.

  • Mari

    Collaborator

    I thrive on collaboration, working closely with stakeholders to drive projects to success.

    My teammates often thank me for being honest and transparent, which helps create trust and alignment across teams. 😊

Conducted research in 5 countries on behalf of the Japanese Government and for multinational companies

Consulting work with Fortune 500 companies, investment firms, cultural institutions, and the non-profit sector

Designed customer-facing and business-facing experiences for mobile, desktop and touch panel for the insurance, beauty and entertainment industries.

Insurance Company

At JD Power's #1 customer-experienced insurance company, I was a lead designer for 3 major projects, including experiences with the top 3 other insurance companies.  

Gamified Sign-Up System

Immersive Customer Experience at a Japanese Makeup FlagshipStore in SOHO

Ragas Live Festival

In March of 2020 the world closed its doors. 

As all the venues in New York were shuttered, our team was challenged to figure out how to transform a live festival to a virtual event

List of Works