Busco Mariateresa
Junior UX/UI Designer
UX/UI Designer with a background in high-pressure production environments, where attention to detail and user-first thinking weren't optional. I bring a structured approach to design problems, from research and wireframing to interactive prototypes, and I integrate AI tools throughout my workflow to move faster without losing quality.
I completed the Master in UX/UI Design & AI Agents at start2impact and continue my professional education in interaction design, research and AI-assisted workflows through the Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF).
Projects
EcoDream E-commerce Redesign
UX/UI Case Study | 2025-2026 | Figma, Maze, Miro
- Audited and redesigned an eco-conscious e-commerce experience, focusing on navigation, product discovery, accessibility and responsive behaviour.
- Restructured the information architecture and created user flows, wireframes and a high-fidelity mobile and desktop prototype.
- Tested four key tasks with 7 participants: 100% task completion and a 4.7/5 average rating; insights were used to prioritise improvements.
Chocolate for Family
B2B/B2C UX/UI Case Study - In progress | 2026 | Figma, FigJam, Notion
- Redesigning an e-commerce platform for cocoa and chocolate ingredients, with distinct journeys for B2C customers and B2B professionals.
- Conducting preliminary research, survey research, competitive analysis, information architecture and user journeys to validate needs and pain points.
- Project scope includes branding, catalogue structure, accessibility, responsive UI and prototyping of key purchasing and navigation flows.
Personal UX/UI Portfolio
Product/Web Design and Development | 2026 | Figma, HTML, CSS, Sass, GitHub
- Designed and coded a responsive portfolio across visual identity, content hierarchy, reusable components and accessible navigation.
- Developed the new version with motion, interactions and experimentation with AI-assisted workflows and Figma Agent.
Planty of Food
Brand Identity Design | 2026 | Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity Suite, Canva
Developed a visual identity for a plant-based brand, including competitor analysis, logo, colour palette, typography, icon system and social-media assets.
Work Experience
Pastry Chef and Production Manager
Chantilly Pasticceria | Italy | Jun 2021 - Aug 2025
- Coordinated daily activities and priorities for a team of approximately five people while maintaining quality and delivery schedules.
- Handled client consultations for custom orders, translating unclear requests into practical solutions.
- Developed and launched seasonal products from concept through production and managed procurement, documentation and operational software.
Education
UX & Interaction Design - Continuing Professional Education
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) | Sep 2026 - Present
Courses in progress: User Research - Methods and Best Practices; Design for a Better World with Don Norman.
Master in UX/UI Design & AI Agents
start2impact | Sep 2025 - 2026 | Completed
UX research, information architecture, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, accessibility, UX writing, responsive interface design, HTML, CSS, Sass and AI-assisted workflows.
Advanced Pastry Specialization
ALMA - International School of Italian Cuisine | 2019-2020
Hospitality Diploma
I.I.S.S. Consoli Pinto | 2015 - 2018