‘We can design the
future we want to live in.
I’m here to help you with it’

Hi, I’m Maya.
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I’m a User Researcher and Design Strategist with a background in UX, Service Design, and Workshop Facilitation. I’m passionate about people and the environment, and I see myself as the voice of both users and stakeholders.

Understanding the needs and motivations of everyone involved — from end users to decision-makers and implementers — is at the heart of my work. I love diving into complex contexts to uncover leverage points for change, then translating those insights into meaningful products, services, and strategies.

With over 10 years of industry experience across multiple continents — and more than 6 years as a freelancer — I bring a mix of seasoned professionalism and pragmatic, streamlined processes to every collaboration.

My Work Ethos:
For me, the people I work with are, first and foremost, people — their role comes second. Seeing each person as their whole self allows us to design more human-centered products and services, and to build working environments and collaborations we genuinely enjoy being part of.

My background as a yoga teacher and somatic practitioner deeply shapes how I work. It’s made me an advocate for healthy, mindful work cultures — ones that value well-being as much as creativity and impact.