Eine Frau mit lockigen, dunklen Haaren steht vor einem hellen Hintergrund, leicht nach rechts gewandt und mit verschränkten Armen. Sie trägt ein gestreiftes Langarmshirt und eine dunkle Hose. Sie scheint in die Ferne zu schauen.

I am
Maria.

Product Designer | UX/UI

Profile

UX/UI Designer with a focus on digital user experiences. Designs functional interfaces that guide and support users intuitively through complex processes.

Tools

I work with Figma, Adobe XD, Miro, and other tools that enable collaborative work, precise planning, and efficient prototyping.

Approach

My work is user-centered, team-oriented, and methodical. Listening, analyzing, and iterative improvement are essential elements of every design solution for me.

Motivation

Good design simplifies everyday life. I am driven by the opportunity to solve real problems and remove barriers through clear structures and empathy.

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

Meister-möbel

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 2018

Lehr-praktikum

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

Eine Frau mit lockigen, dunklen Haaren sitzt auf einem schwarzen Stuhl vor einem hellen Hintergrund und blickt zur Kamera. Sie trägt eine blau-weiß gestreifte Bluse und hat ihre Hände auf der Stuhllehne abgelegt.

© Maria Theresia Alves Hengstl. 2025

© Maria T. A. Hengstl. 2025