8+ years in UX/Product & Research
8+ years in UX/Product & Research
8+ years in UX/Product & Research
Hi, I’m Mara




A Senior UX/Product Designer
with a background in international business.
A Senior UX/Product Designer
with a background in international business.
I connect strategy, research, and execution to create scalable, user-centered solutions across B2B and B2C platforms.
I connect strategy, research, and execution to create scalable, user-centered solutions across B2B and B2C platforms.









UX Certification: Prime Digital Academy
UX Certification: Prime Digital Academy
UX Certification: Prime Digital Academy



Experience at companies including…
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Featured Works
I blend strategy, research, and execution to create scalable, human-centered solutions across B2B and B2C platforms.
My UX Approach
My UX Approach
My UX Approach
End-to-End UX Thinking
User-Centered
Research
I use JTBD, interviews, and analytics to uncover needs and guide confident product direction.
User-Centered
Research
I use JTBD, interviews, and analytics to uncover needs and guide confident product direction.
User-Centered
Research
I use JTBD, interviews, and analytics to uncover needs and guide confident product direction.
User-Centered
Research
I use JTBD, interviews, and analytics to uncover needs and guide confident product direction.
Scalable Design
Systems
I design modular UI in Figma, aligned with design languages and ready for developer handoff.
Scalable Design
Systems
I design modular UI in Figma, aligned with design languages and ready for developer handoff.
Scalable Design
Systems
I design modular UI in Figma, aligned with design languages and ready for developer handoff.
Scalable Design
Systems
I design modular UI in Figma, aligned with design languages and ready for developer handoff.
Business-Focused
Design
I align UX with business goals to prioritize what matters. One homepage launch drove 7,400+ feature engagements.
Business-Focused
Design
I align UX with business goals to prioritize what matters. One homepage launch drove 7,400+ feature engagements.
Business-Focused
Design
I align UX with business goals to prioritize what matters. One homepage launch drove 7,400+ feature engagements.
Business-Focused
Design
I align UX with business goals to prioritize what matters. One homepage launch drove 7,400+ feature engagements.
My Toolkit
My Toolkit
My Toolkit
Design, research, and collaboration tools I’ve worked with
























UX Methods I Use
UX Methods I Use
UX Methods I Use
Design Thinking in Practice
Heuristic Analysis
Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD)
Usability Testing
Stakeholder Interviews
Card Sorting
Journey Mapping
A/B Testing
Accessibility Audits
Behavioral Analytics
Heuristic Analysis
Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD)
Usability Testing
Stakeholder Interviews
Card Sorting
Journey Mapping
A/B Testing
Accessibility Audits
Behavioral Analytics
Heuristic Analysis
Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD)
Usability Testing
Stakeholder Interviews
Card Sorting
Journey Mapping
A/B Testing
Accessibility Audits
Behavioral Analytics
Impact
Impact
Impact
Impact
Sales Lift
From targeted landing page optimization efforts across B2B segments.
Sales Lift
From targeted landing page optimization efforts across B2B segments.
Sales Lift
From targeted landing page optimization efforts across B2B segments.
Sales Lift
From targeted landing page optimization efforts across B2B segments.
Users Engaged
Adopted new tools post-redesign of the personalized homepage.
Users Engaged
Adopted new tools post-redesign of the personalized homepage.
Users Engaged
Adopted new tools post-redesign of the personalized homepage.
Users Engaged
Adopted new tools post-redesign of the personalized homepage.
Insight Views
Accessed M&A content via enhanced homepage information architecture.
Insight Views
Accessed M&A content via enhanced homepage information architecture.
Insight Views
Accessed M&A content via enhanced homepage information architecture.
Insight Views
Accessed M&A content via enhanced homepage information architecture.
Testimonials
Testimonials
Testimonials
What People Say





The Datasite homepage was specifically noticed and applauded at our board dinner last night. And how clever we were to introduce MergerLinks league tables by the homepage experience… Got a real good shout from our chairman, which was pretty cool in front of the founder of Capvest
Doug Cullen, Chief Product Officer at Datasite
The Datasite homepage was specifically noticed and applauded at our board dinner last night. And how clever we were to introduce MergerLinks league tables by the homepage experience… Got a real good shout from our chairman, which was pretty cool in front of the founder of Capvest
Doug Cullen, Chief Product Officer at Datasite






The Datasite homepage was specifically noticed and applauded at our board dinner last night. And how clever we were to introduce MergerLinks league tables by the homepage experience… Got a real good shout from our chairman, which was pretty cool in front of the founder of Capvest
Doug Cullen, Chief Product Officer at Datasite





The Datasite homepage was specifically noticed and applauded at our board dinner last night. And how clever we were to introduce MergerLinks league tables by the homepage experience… Got a real good shout from our chairman, which was pretty cool in front of the founder of Capvest
Doug Cullen, Chief Product Officer at Datasite
Ready to Make an
Impact
With over 8 years of experience connecting business strategy and user-centered design, I solve complex problems and deliver results that move the business forward.

Praised by cross-functional partners for collaboration and clarity.
Looking for a strategic
designer? Let’s connect

marap844@gmail.com


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Looking for a strategic
designer? Let’s connect

marap844@gmail.com


Mara Pederson, All Right Reserved
Looking for a strategic
designer? Let’s connect

marap844@gmail.com


Mara Pederson, All Right Reserved
Looking for a strategic
designer? Let’s connect

marap844@gmail.com




Mara Pederson, All Right Reserved