Michael Carter craft strategic design
Michael Carter craft strategic design

My name is Marycruz, but most people call me Mary.

I am an Industrial Design Engineer, proud graduate of Tecnológico de Costa Rica. Through my education as an industrial designer, I have acquired a diverse set of skills to design products, devices, objects, and services.

As an engineer, I possess a deep understanding of science, mathematics, and engineering principles, enabling me to develop innovative solutions. My true passion lies in user interface (UI) user experience (UX) design and visual design.

Following my graduation, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad at Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd in Germany. During this enriching experience, I studied Interaction Design and Digital Product Design and Development.

I am eager to discuss my qualifications further and demonstrate how my dedication to excellence can contribute to more projects.

Outside work

Go-to MUA

Your go-to makeup artist for any occasionweddings, quinceañeras, photoshoots you name it! If you need a glam squad, I’m there ready to work!

Travel Junkie

From the bustling streets of Tokyo and Shanghai to the historic charm of St. Petersburg and the vibrant energy of Miami, I'm always up for an adventure.

Pastry Inspector

In charge of orally inspecting all pastries and desserts (friends always welcome)!

Work experiences

UX Designer

PGD

Aug 2025 - Present

UX Designer

Walmart

March 2025- Aug 2025

Product Designer

ASSA

Jan 2024 - Mar 2025

UX/UI

Freelance

2020 - 2024

UX Designer

PGD

Aug 2025 - Present

UX Designer

Walmart

March 2025- Aug 2025

Product Designer

ASSA

Jan 2024 - Mar 2025

UX/UI

Freelance

2020 - 2024

UX Designer

PGD

Aug 2025 - Present

UX Designer

Walmart

March 2025- Aug 2025

Product Designer

ASSA

Jan 2024 - Mar 2025

UX/UI

Freelance

2020 - 2024

Hard Skills

User Interface

Wireframes, Design Systems, Responsive Design, Accessibility, Prototyping, Frontend.

Visual Design

Colors, Icons, Typography, Branding, Ilustrations, Vectors

User Experience

Usability testing, Benchmarking, User research, Card sorting, Costumer Journey Maps, User Persona

Agile Methodologies

Scrum frameworks, with experience in working within Agile teams

Tools & Tecnologies

Lemon Squeezy Logo

Design

Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, InVision

X (Twitter) Logo

Prototyping & No-Code

Framer

Slack Logo

Analytics & Research

Mixpanel, Maze, Typeform

Slack Logo

AI-Assisted Workflow

ChatGPT, Copilot, Loveable, Figma Make

Great design doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s built through collaboration, alignment, and trust.

What it’s like to work with me

What it’s like to work with me

Designer Leader at TD Bank

"Mary joined our team in the middle of several highly complex initiatives, without prior experience in the financial industry, and quickly proved just how adaptable and talented she is.

From day one, she hit the ground running, it felt as though she’d been working in this space for years. She consistently brought fresh, creative ideas to the table while navigating complexity with confidence and clarity. Just as importantly, Mary is incredibly easy to work with: collaborative, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in the success of the team. She quickly earned the respect and trust of everyone she partnered with.

Mary’s combination of deep professional knowledge, strong soft skills, and positive presence makes her a standout contributor. She would be an incredible asset to any team lucky enough to work with her."

Product Owner at ASSA

"Marycruz is an excellent professional responsible, organized, and creative. She is always focused on improving the user experience. Her innovative approach significantly enhances the products she works on."

Software Engineering Leader at Oppizi

"Mary is an accomplished Industrial Design Engineer who excels at aligning business objectives with user-centered product solutions. Through her guidance, I gained valuable insights into applying the Pareto principle for maximum impact and designing solutions that truly serve user needs.

Her expertise in validated learning frameworks enables leadership teams to understand customer behavior patterns and user personas, facilitating data-driven product decisions. For organizations seeking strategic design thinking to improve their product-market fit prospects, Mary represents an exceptional resource."

Senior Product Designer at Razorfish

"I can confidently say that Mary operated far beyond the expectations on our team. In a short amount of time, she made meaningful contributions to a product used by tens of thousands of customers.

She stepped into a complex domain without hesitation, asked smart questions, and quickly developed a strong grasp of challenging subject matter.

Her design instincts are sharp, her solutioning is thoughtful, and she brings a level of ownership that you typically see in much more senior designers. Just as important, she’s an absolute pleasure to work with collaborative, humble, and always eager to improve.

I have no doubt she will continue to grow into an exceptional designer."

UX Designer at Walmart

"I had the pleasure of working with Mary Yong on the UX team at Walmart, and I can confidently say she’s one of the most talented and efficient designers I’ve worked with. Mary brings a thoughtful, user-centered approach to every project and has a deep understanding of how to balance business goals with user needs.

Mary elevates any team she’s a part of, and I would gladly work with her again in the future. She’s a true asset to any UX organization."

Co Founder at Othree

"Mary is a great UX/UI designer, fully committed to her job and very proactive. She was a very important for our project and delivered greatly."

Designer Leader at TD Bank

"Mary joined our team in the middle of several highly complex initiatives, without prior experience in the financial industry, and quickly proved just how adaptable and talented she is.

From day one, she hit the ground running, it felt as though she’d been working in this space for years. She consistently brought fresh, creative ideas to the table while navigating complexity with confidence and clarity. Just as importantly, Mary is incredibly easy to work with: collaborative, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in the success of the team. She quickly earned the respect and trust of everyone she partnered with.

Mary’s combination of deep professional knowledge, strong soft skills, and positive presence makes her a standout contributor. She would be an incredible asset to any team lucky enough to work with her."

Senior Product Designer at Razorfish

"I can confidently say that Mary operated far beyond the expectations on our team. In a short amount of time, she made meaningful contributions to a product used by tens of thousands of customers.

She stepped into a complex domain without hesitation, asked smart questions, and quickly developed a strong grasp of challenging subject matter.

Her design instincts are sharp, her solutioning is thoughtful, and she brings a level of ownership that you typically see in much more senior designers. Just as important, she’s an absolute pleasure to work with collaborative, humble, and always eager to improve.

I have no doubt she will continue to grow into an exceptional designer."

Product Owner at ASSA

"Marycruz is an excellent professional responsible, organized, and creative. She is always focused on improving the user experience. Her innovative approach significantly enhances the products she works on."

UX Designer at Walmart

"I had the pleasure of working with Mary Yong on the UX team at Walmart, and I can confidently say she’s one of the most talented and efficient designers I’ve worked with. Mary brings a thoughtful, user-centered approach to every project and has a deep understanding of how to balance business goals with user needs.

Mary elevates any team she’s a part of, and I would gladly work with her again in the future. She’s a true asset to any UX organization."

Software Engineering Leader at Oppizi

"Mary is an accomplished Industrial Design Engineer who excels at aligning business objectives with user-centered product solutions. Through her guidance, I gained valuable insights into applying the Pareto principle for maximum impact and designing solutions that truly serve user needs.

Her expertise in validated learning frameworks enables leadership teams to understand customer behavior patterns and user personas, facilitating data-driven product decisions. For organizations seeking strategic design thinking to improve their product-market fit prospects, Mary represents an exceptional resource."

Co Founder at Othree

"Mary is a great UX/UI designer, fully committed to her job and very proactive. She was a very important for our project and delivered greatly."

Designer Leader at TD Bank

"Mary joined our team in the middle of several highly complex initiatives, without prior experience in the financial industry, and quickly proved just how adaptable and talented she is.

From day one, she hit the ground running, it felt as though she’d been working in this space for years. She consistently brought fresh, creative ideas to the table while navigating complexity with confidence and clarity. Just as importantly, Mary is incredibly easy to work with: collaborative, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in the success of the team. She quickly earned the respect and trust of everyone she partnered with.

Mary’s combination of deep professional knowledge, strong soft skills, and positive presence makes her a standout contributor. She would be an incredible asset to any team lucky enough to work with her."

Senior Product Designer at Razorfish

"I can confidently say that Mary operated far beyond the expectations on our team. In a short amount of time, she made meaningful contributions to a product used by tens of thousands of customers.

She stepped into a complex domain without hesitation, asked smart questions, and quickly developed a strong grasp of challenging subject matter.

Her design instincts are sharp, her solutioning is thoughtful, and she brings a level of ownership that you typically see in much more senior designers. Just as important, she’s an absolute pleasure to work with collaborative, humble, and always eager to improve.

I have no doubt she will continue to grow into an exceptional designer."

Product Owner at ASSA

"Marycruz is an excellent professional responsible, organized, and creative. She is always focused on improving the user experience. Her innovative approach significantly enhances the products she works on."

UX Designer at Walmart

"I had the pleasure of working with Mary Yong on the UX team at Walmart, and I can confidently say she’s one of the most talented and efficient designers I’ve worked with. Mary brings a thoughtful, user-centered approach to every project and has a deep understanding of how to balance business goals with user needs.

Mary elevates any team she’s a part of, and I would gladly work with her again in the future. She’s a true asset to any UX organization."

Software Engineering Leader at Oppizi

"Mary is an accomplished Industrial Design Engineer who excels at aligning business objectives with user-centered product solutions. Through her guidance, I gained valuable insights into applying the Pareto principle for maximum impact and designing solutions that truly serve user needs.

Her expertise in validated learning frameworks enables leadership teams to understand customer behavior patterns and user personas, facilitating data-driven product decisions. For organizations seeking strategic design thinking to improve their product-market fit prospects, Mary represents an exceptional resource."

Co Founder at Othree

"Mary is a great UX/UI designer, fully committed to her job and very proactive. She was a very important for our project and delivered greatly."

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- Ralf Speth

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