Designer of many things.

I’m a designer and creative leader who’s endlessly curious about how design can make life better.

I help businesses and organizations thrive by building brands and experiences that spark connection, inspire action, and deliver results.

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Positioning Swing Care as a Trusted Provider

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Driving Growth Across Channels

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Building Trust and Generating Referrals

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  • “María-Inés is a full-stack designer who brings skill, thoughtfulness, and empathy to her work. She is a quiet leader, centering the team around the “why” behind a project and making sure we didn’t lose sight of the business objectives while maintaining a user-centric approach.”

    NICOLE VILLENEUVE
    Swing Therapeutics, Director of Marketing

  • “María-Inés quickly dove in with a thoughtful approach that allowed our team to swiftly define the 'why' that she then leveraged to drive our visual style. She also managed to quickly align the organization behind a common vision—no small feat.

    NELSON MITCHELL
    Swing Therapeutics, Former Head of Product/Co-Founder

  • “María-Inés did the brand re-design for my nonprofit, and we love what she created for us. She was thorough and communicative throughout the process. She went above and beyond to ensure that we had an end result that represented our brand identity and that we were happy with.”

    AYLA SCHLOSSER
    Resonate, Former CEO/Cofounder

  • “María-Inés is simply outstanding. She's a profoundly talented designer with a thoughtful, holistic approach to her work, evident in the beautiful work she produces. Her strong sense of design and aesthetics is balanced by deeply organized work habits and rigorous adherence to schedules and budgets.”

    AMANDA UHLE
    McSweeney's, Executive Director

Where I’ve added value

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Oakland Ballet

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Earthjustice

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Wells Fargo

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Oakland Zoo

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Museum of African Diaspora

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Disney

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Akron Zoo

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General Motors

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Cover Girl

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Visa

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826 Valencia

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Albertsons

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826 Boston

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McSweeney’s

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UC Santa Cruz

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Friends of the Children, Seattle

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Sterling Publishing

• Oakland Ballet • Earthjustice • Wells Fargo • Oakland Zoo • Museum of African Diaspora • Disney • Akron Zoo • General Motors • Cover Girl • Visa • 826 Valencia • Albertsons • 826 Boston • McSweeney’s • UC Santa Cruz • Friends of the Children, Seattle • Sterling Publishing

How I Can Help You

Whether you are taking your brand to the next level or building it from scratch, I partner with you to create an authentic brand that sparks connection, inspires action, and delivers results.

  • We’ll clarify what you stand for and who you’re speaking to, then shape an identity you can use with confidence.

    • Mission, Vision, Values

    • Messaging

    • Voice & Personality

    • Visual Identity

    • Style Guide

  • We’ll translate the strategy into how your brand shows up so everything feels cohesive online and in person.

    • Websites

    • Apps

    • Presentations

    • Videos

    • Illustrations

    • Merchandise

    • Reports

    • Brochures

  • We’ll leverage the right channels to build recognition and drive growth, meeting your audience where they are and keeping the story consistent.

    • Social Media

    • Emails

    • Print

    • Events

Learn more about my background, services, and approach.