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Design
without
barriers.

Maria · Product Designer · UX/UI

Profile

I'm a product designer focused on UX/UI and accessible digital products. I design interfaces that stay clear even in difficult situations, from automotive to health apps.

Tools

I mainly work with Figma for interfaces, prototypes and design systems, and with Miro for research synthesis and workshops. I prepare my designs so developers can easily understand and build them.

Approach

Before I design, I want to understand why a problem exists. I work in a structured way, explain my decisions clearly and involve developers and stakeholders early, because good products come from collaboration.

Motivation

I'm driven by removing barriers and making complex things simple. I want to design products that people actually use and that also make sense for the business.

Projects

Experience

2026

CARIAD | Volkswagen Group

UX/UI Design in Automotive

As part of the UX/UI team, I work on pre-development projects for future in-vehicle applications. I combine user research, requirements definition and interface design, and validate design decisions through qualitative and quantitative analysis.

2026

CARIAD | Volkswagen Group

UX/UI Design in Automotive

As part of the UX/UI team, I work on pre-development projects for future in-vehicle applications. I combine user research, requirements definition and interface design, and validate design decisions through qualitative and quantitative analysis.

2025

Digitale Leute School

Product Design Bootcamp

From March to July 2025, I deepened my skills in UX strategy, user research and design systems in the Digital Product Design Bootcamp. Through design sprints, prototyping and testing, I learned to take products from idea to validation in agile processes.

2025

Digitale Leute School

Product Design Bootcamp

From March to July 2025, I deepened my skills in UX strategy, user research and design systems in the Digital Product Design Bootcamp. Through design sprints, prototyping and testing, I learned to take products from idea to validation in agile processes.

2020 to 2024

Bachelor of Science

Digital Media Studies

In this interdisciplinary program, I discovered my passion for user-centered design and worked on a variety of projects in the field of UX/UI.

2020 to 2024

Bachelor of Science

Digital Media Studies

In this interdisciplinary program, I discovered my passion for user-centered design and worked on a variety of projects in the field of UX/UI.

2017 to 2018

Teaching Internship

English & Music for Young Girls

At a Brazilian NGO, I taught English and choir to girls aged 6 to 13. Together, we created an illustrated learning booklet and performed at several public events.

2017 to 2018

Teaching Internship

English & Music for Young Girls

At a Brazilian NGO, I taught English and choir to girls aged 6 to 13. Together, we created an illustrated learning booklet and performed at several public events.

Contact

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Graphic design

© Maria Theresia Alves Hengstl. 2026

© Maria T. A. Hengstl. 2026