I am an ambitious, proactive designer who values usability and embraces Dieter Rams' notions of simplistic, invisible design. I am passionate about constantly expanding my skill set and thought processes as the world transforms around us. I thrive amongst tenacity, curiosity, and joy.

I learned UX/UI at UC Berkeley Extension where I expanded my knowledge about creating user-oriented experiences through the lens of strategy and storytelling.

I currently design digital marketing experiences at Williams Sonoma, and, in my free time, collaborate with various clients as a freelance designer.

When not in Figma, I'm trying out far too intricate recipes in the kitchen or searching for a flat running route in SF.

You can reach me at m.cschroeder@icloud.com.

EDucation
UC Berkeley Extension UX/UI Bootcamp
Certificate in UX/UI Design
2023
Santa Clara University
BA in Communication
Double Minor in Digital Design & Retail Marketing
2017 – 2021
Experience
Digital Designer at Williams Sonoma
2021 – Present
Freelance Designer at LoveSeen, Various clients
2021 – Present
Junior Graphic Designer at Faherty Brand
2020 – 2021
Design & Marketing Intern at FlexIt Fitness
2019 – 2020

Product design with visual background

I am an ambitious, proactive designer who values usability and embraces Dieter Rams' notions of simplistic, invisible design. I am passionate about constantly expanding my skill set and thought processes as the world transforms around us. I thrive amongst tenacity, curiosity, and joy.

I learned UX/UI at UC Berkeley Extension where I expanded my knowledge about creating user-oriented experiences through the lens of strategy and storytelling.

I currently design digital experiences at Williams Sonoma, and, in my free time, collaborate with various clients as a freelance designer.

When not in Figma, I'm trying out far too intricate recipes in the kitchen or searching for a flat running route in SF.

You can reach me at m.cschroeder@icloud.com.

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Education

UC Berkeley Extension UX/UI Bootcamp, Certificate in UX/UI Design
2023
Santa Clara University, BA in Communication, Double Minor in Design & Retail Marketing
2017 – 2021

Experience

Digital Experience Designer at Williams Sonoma
full-time
2021 – Present
Digital Designer at LoveSeen
FREELANCE
2021 – Present
Designer, Various clients
FREELANCE
2020 – Present
Junior Graphic Designer at Faherty Brand
part-time
2020 – 2021
Brand Creative Intern at Faherty Brand
Internship
2020
Design & Marketing Intern at FlexIt Fitness
internship
2019 – 2020

Skills

Figma/Sketch
User Research
Usability Testing
UX/UI
Product Design
User Empathy
Design Strategy
Design Systems
Wireframing
Prototyping
Graphic Design
Storytelling
Adobe CC
Webflow
After Effects
HTML/CSS

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Testimonials

Esther HOWARD
founder of Acme Inc.

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Ronald RICHARDS
founder of Acme Inc.

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Guy HAWKINS
founder of Acme Inc.

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Jacob JONES
founder of Acme Inc.

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Kristin WATSON
founder of Acme Inc.

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Jane COOPER
founder of Acme Inc.

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