Product and service designer with experience in research, systems thinking, and graphic/web/game design, with a strong hospitality background. Skilled in creating user-centered experiences and collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about innovation and contributing to projects through clear communication, problem-solving, and hands-on involvement in both design work and real-world operations.

Maria Mylona

Product and service designer with experience in research, systems thinking, and graphic/web/game design, with a strong hospitality background. Skilled in creating user-centered experiences and collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about innovation and contributing to projects through clear communication, problem-solving, and hands-on involvement in both design work and real-world operations.

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Product and service designer with experience in research, systems thinking, and graphic/web/game design, with a strong hospitality background. Skilled in creating user-centered experiences and collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Passionate about innovation and contributing to projects through clear communication, problem-solving, and hands-on involvement in both design work and real-world operations.

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Work Experience

Service Design / Field Research (Project)
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Conducted field research for a sustainable e-bike tourism service. Designed guided tour experiences based on user and stakeholder insights, created the project’s visual identity and logo, and developed an educational role-playing treasure hunt experience for visitors.
Barista / Waitress
March 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026
Provided customer service in a busy bar and café environment as a barista and waitress. Managed inventory restocking and storage organization and supported operations during high-demand events and late-night shifts.
Customer Service / Technical Support (Internet Café)
October 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Provided fast-paced customer service in an internet café, including basic PC troubleshooting and technical support. Assisted with food and beverage preparation, supported bar operations, handled daily operations, and contributed during high-demand periods.
Product and Service Designer
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Developed and delivered multidisciplinary design work across hospitality-related environments and structured projects. Focused on research-led ideation, system thinking, and producing visual identities/logos, user-centered experiences, and design assets using tools such as graphic software and web/game design approaches.
Assistant Coordinator (Greek Scouts Association) at Hellenic Scouts Association
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2019
Scouted for 11 years with leadership and organizational experience, culminating as an assistant coordinator in the final year. Responsible for youth supervision, activity planning, and coordinating camp logistics for children and adolescents.

Education

Department of Product and Systems Design Engineering at University of the Aegean | Syros, Greece
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment