Hey, I’m Marcus. I view myself as an earthbound fireball disguised as a multidisciplinary designer, moving between UX, UI, Media and Graphic Design. I thrive on creating interactive experiences that not only look fantastic but also feel intuitive and impactful. Beyond design, I’m fascinated by Alternate Reality Games, activism, film, and diving into cool, unique, and the slightly insane projects that spark imagination. I live by the agenda of marching to the beat of my own drum, and I celebrate originality in everyone. My goal is to push the boundaries of design as a medium, crafting experiences that engage users on a deeper, more exciting level. I relish the chance to experiment with distinct visual styles, motion, and interaction features; igniting experiences that feel as original and alive as the people who use them.

Marcus Mateo

Hey, I’m Marcus. I view myself as an earthbound fireball disguised as a multidisciplinary designer, moving between UX, UI, Media and Graphic Design. I thrive on creating interactive experiences that not only look fantastic but also feel intuitive and impactful. Beyond design, I’m fascinated by Alternate Reality Games, activism, film, and diving into cool, unique, and the slightly insane projects that spark imagination. I live by the agenda of marching to the beat of my own drum, and I celebrate originality in everyone. My goal is to push the boundaries of design as a medium, crafting experiences that engage users on a deeper, more exciting level. I relish the chance to experiment with distinct visual styles, motion, and interaction features; igniting experiences that feel as original and alive as the people who use them.

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Hey, I’m Marcus. I view myself as an earthbound fireball disguised as a multidisciplinary designer, moving between UX, UI, Media and Graphic Design. I thrive on creating interactive experiences that not only look fantastic but also feel intuitive and impactful.

Beyond design, I’m fascinated by Alternate Reality Games, activism, film, and diving into cool, unique, and the slightly insane projects that spark imagination. I live by the agenda of marching to the beat of my own drum, and I celebrate originality in everyone. My goal is to push the boundaries of design as a medium, crafting experiences that engage users on a deeper, more exciting level. I relish the chance to experiment with distinct visual styles, motion, and interaction features; igniting experiences that feel as original and alive as the people who use them.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

UX Intern at Te Puna Ako
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
In this internship, I supported the initial redesign and migration of staff e-resources into a SharePoint intranet, using UX research techniques and a maintainable Figma-based design system to improve findability and consistency for teaching staff in the University of Waikato.
Design Demonstrator at The University of Waikato
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Assisted professors and lecturers on teaching first year papers. This position required us to use our design knowledge to assist and advise first year students' projects, give critiques and help mark some assessments when required.

Education

Bachelor of Interface and Media Design at The University of Waikato
February 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
NCEA with Excellence Endorsement (Level 1, 2 & 3) at St John's College
February 1, 2015 - December 1, 2022

Qualifications

Ko Te Tangata School Leaver Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
NCEA Excellence Endorsement (Level 1, 2 & 3)
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025
Arts Leader for St John's College
January 11, 2030 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other