Hi, I'm Marika

UX/UI Designer

Designing smoother daily experiences

I observe how people interact with products in real life—the small frustrations, the workarounds, the moments of confusion. Then I design solutions that make those experiences flow naturally. With roots in Italian hospitality and a focus on UX research and accessibility, I bridge design and development by leveraging AI tools to bring ideas to life.

Based in Belgium

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UX/UI Design Mobile-First Accessibility Cursor

City of Gent Sports Booking

Redesigning a municipal sports booking platform to reduce friction and improve accessibility

Outcome: Reduced booking steps by 37.5%, achieved WCAG AA compliance, 100% mobile responsive

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UX/UI Design Mobile App

Cambio Autodelen App Redesign

Redesigning the login flow to improve accessibility and reduce user frustration

Outcome: Streamlined authentication process with improved accessibility compliance

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Design System UI Design

Cambio Design System

Building a scalable design system with design tokens and reusable components

Outcome: Established design foundation for consistent user experience

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UX/UI Design Mobile App

Walk Paws

Social good app connecting dog owners with volunteer walkers, featuring responsive design

Outcome: Created accessible platform promoting pet welfare and community connection

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Frontend Dev HTML/CSS/JS

Walk Paws Website

Translating Figma designs into a responsive, accessible website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Outcome: Pixel-perfect implementation with semantic HTML and smooth interactions

My Process

UX Research First

I start by observing how people actually use products—their workarounds, frustrations, and patterns. Understanding the problem comes before designing the solution.

Accessibility as Standard

Not a feature—a requirement. I design for WCAG compliance from the start, ensuring products work for everyone, not just the average user.

Design Meets Technology

With a solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, I bridge design and development. I work with AI agents to rapidly prototype and validate ideas, ensuring designs are technically feasible.

From Hotel Management to UX Design

My path to UX wasn't traditional. I spent years in hospitality—managing guest experiences, anticipating needs, removing friction. Then I realized: that was UX design, just without screens.

Now I bring that same mindset to digital products. I observe real user behavior, focus on accessibility, and design solutions that feel natural. Based in Belgium, working in Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese—and improving my French daily.

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Let's Work Together

Based in Belgium and available for UX/UI design projects—especially those focused on improving daily-use products. Always up for a coffee chat (virtual or in-person).

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