about
Curious, empathetic, detail-obsessed designer. I design with heart, strategy, and a cup of tea always nearby
hello
With a background in industrial design, advertising, and visual arts, I blend the precision of an engineer with the creativity of an artist. I rely on research, testing, and an almost concerning level of perfectionism to make sure every interaction works.
When I’m not deep in UX, I’m carving linocuts, crafting, rescuing houseplants, or singing karaoke like it’s a world tour.
my design journey
tool stack
feedback from colleagues & stakeholders
"What to say about Melissa...she is a rockstar! Anything you throw at her, she finds ways to make things work. We had pretty intense, content heavy deliverables that Melissa found ways to make super user friendly. She took direction well and was very detail oriented.
She is responsive, collaborative, kind, and such a pleasure to work with. I really enjoyed working with Melissa and kudos on an outstanding job with all the toolkit deliverables (over 15+) that we were able to get done ON TIME!"
Renee M Cosentini
Brand and Comm Strategy Associate Director
"Melissa has consistently demonstrated a high level of responsibility and seniority when addressing challenges, not only by taking action but by being thoughtful and strategic in choosing the best approach.
I also want to highlight her patience and willingness to support the team, always taking the time to guide and explain things clearly. Without a doubt, I can say Melissa is an outstanding asset."
Daniela Montero
PPSM Specialist
"Working with Meli is a true privilege. Her professionalism, experience, and insightful contributions make it significantly easier to understand and build the complex design structures for our client's websites. She consistently brings a positive attitude and a willingness to help, always ready to offer creative solutions to any design challenge.
Meli’s seniority and project management skills have earned her the trust of both the team and the client. She has been a trailblazer, with her excellent performance and consulting on the latest projects creating the opportunity for the team to grow and secure continued work. Her dedication ensures a consistently high standard of excellence and quality.
Her work has been widely recognized at the account level, with special commendation for her outstanding performance and remarkable ability to master new design tools in record time."
José Guillermo Oviedo
Senior Web Developer
"Melissa has been an exceptional colleague throughout this project. From the very beginning, we built a very smooth working dynamic based on collaboration, mutual respect, and trust. Her active presence on the team has been key to maintaining a steady work pace, focused on quality and aligned with UI best practices.
In my leadership role, having Melissa’s support allowed me to take on the challenge with greater confidence. Her ability to share responsibilities, propose well-founded solutions, and make strategic decisions has been invaluable. She has always been committed to the project’s progress, showing initiative and sound judgment at every stage of the process.
I especially want to highlight her openness to questioning and rethinking ideas when necessary. That attitude has been essential in fostering an environment where all team members feel heard, valued, and actively involved in building solutions.
I fully trust in her continued professional growth and hope to collaborate with her again on future initiatives. Her leadership, strategic mindset, and willingness to learn and share make her a great asset to any team."