I'm Mary Crichton, a strategic, user-obsessed product designer based in Lisbon with a background in psychology and 5+ years' experience transforming digital products across finance, hospitality and tech. My work has driven 30%+ conversion gains and 220% more bookings for clients, and I approach every project with structured thinking, continuous discovery, and a hands-on delivery mindset. I lead UX strategy, information architecture, visual design, and cross-functional collaboration—from initial research to delivery. I partner closely with stakeholders and developers to align UX decisions with business goals while keeping the user at the center, delivering measurable impact and a compelling brand experience.

Mary Crichton

I'm Mary Crichton, a strategic, user-obsessed product designer based in Lisbon with a background in psychology and 5+ years' experience transforming digital products across finance, hospitality and tech. My work has driven 30%+ conversion gains and 220% more bookings for clients, and I approach every project with structured thinking, continuous discovery, and a hands-on delivery mindset. I lead UX strategy, information architecture, visual design, and cross-functional collaboration—from initial research to delivery. I partner closely with stakeholders and developers to align UX decisions with business goals while keeping the user at the center, delivering measurable impact and a compelling brand experience.

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I’m Mary Crichton, a strategic, user-obsessed product designer based in Lisbon with a background in psychology and 5+ years’ experience transforming digital products across finance, hospitality and tech. My work has driven 30%+ conversion gains and 220% more bookings for clients, and I approach every project with structured thinking, continuous discovery, and a hands-on delivery mindset.

I lead UX strategy, information architecture, visual design, and cross-functional collaboration—from initial research to delivery. I partner closely with stakeholders and developers to align UX decisions with business goals while keeping the user at the center, delivering measurable impact and a compelling brand experience.

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Language

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Work Experience

Product Designer, End-to-End Project Management at Tigmi Hotel
June 1, 2024 - Present
Led the full redesign of Tigmi Hotel’s website to increase bookings and elevate the user experience. Delivered end-to-end UX/UI process—from research and wireframes to visuals and implementation; collaborated with hotel management to streamline the booking flow; monitored performance with analytics; achieved 220% month-on-month increase in bookings.
UX Designer (eCommerce Website) at Mish Mash
March 25, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Designed and launched a new eCommerce site for Mish Mash with a clean, intuitive user journey, large imagery, and seamless checkout; built for easy self-management on Shopify; led UX audit with a focus on conversions; resulted in a 225% increase in sales across key retail platforms and growth in online engagement.
UX Designer at Bezzy App
October 23, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Owned end-to-end UX process—user journey mapping, wireframing, and prototyping; drove continuous discovery through qualitative research and testing to uncover user needs and shape product decisions; collaborated with developers and product leads to align UX with business goals and technical constraints.
Freelance Product Designer at London Marathon
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance product designer delivering UX-focused design improvements and product strategy for the London Marathon ecosystem.
Product Designer, End-to-End Project Management at Tigmi Hotel
June 1, 2024 - Present
Led the full redesign of Tigmi Hotel’s website to increase bookings and elevate the user experience. Delivered the complete UX/UI process from research and wireframes to visuals and implementation; streamlined the booking flow with hotel management; used Google Analytics for performance reporting. Result: ~220% month-on-month increase in bookings and a rise in direct inquiries.
Freelance Product Designer at London Marathon
January 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance product designer contributing to London Marathon projects; owned end-to-end UX processes, including user journeys, wireframes, and prototyping; collaborated with stakeholders and developers to implement UX improvements.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Child Psychology at University of Bristol
September 1, 2013 - June 22, 2016
Professional Diploma in UX Design at UX Design Institute
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
BSc Childhood Psychology at University of Bristol
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Professional Diploma in UX Design at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
BSc Childhood Psychology (2:1) at University of Bristol
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Professional Diploma in UX Design at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
HTML, CSS and JavaScript Online Course at Super-Hi Online Course
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in UX Design
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Mental Health First Aider
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Mental Health First Aider Volunteer
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Project Alalay – Volunteer (Bolivia) and related work
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail
    paper Mish Mash (Shopify)

    Designed and launched a high-impact eCommerce website for MishMash, a clothing label founded by a renowned influencer with over 1M followers, ensuring a seamless, mobile-first experience that reflected the bold, creative identity of the brand.

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    • Designed and customised a Shopify theme to reflect the brand’s aesthetic and tone.
    • Developed responsive layouts with bespoke styling for desktop and mobile.
    • Integrated product videos and optimised the user flow for selecting variants.
    • Styled Klaviyo forms to support email capture and retention.
    • Standardised button and cart styling across all devices.
    • Troubleshot payment integration issues including Apple Pay visibility on Chrome.

    Results
    • 3 products sold out faster than expected following launch.
    • Received positive customer feedback on the site’s experience and clarity.
    • Delivered a cohesive and premium eCommerce presence that built trust with the influencer’s audience.

    paper Petworth Festival

    Petworth Festival, one of the UK’s leading arts festivals, needed a full redesign of its website to improve usability, modernise the look and feel, and give the internal team more autonomy over content management.

    Key Activities
    • Designed and built a new website on Squarespace, integrating festival branding and seasonal campaigns.
    • Created a streamlined information architecture to simplify event discovery and ticket booking.
    • Developed custom-coded features including rotating event cards, “Sold Out / Selling Fast” badges, and mobile-optimised archive pages.
    • Produced SEO titles and meta descriptions across the site to boost visibility.
    • Delivered training and documentation to enable the Petworth team to manage ongoing updates in-house.

    Results (so far)
    • Within one month of launch, 9 events sold out — the fastest ticket sales in the festival’s history.
    • Successful launch of the 2025 Literary Festival campaign with positive audience feedback.
    • Dramatically improved site usability and visual consistency across devices.
    • Increased independence for the internal team — enabling future updates without external developer support.
    • Established a long-term support structure for ongoing festival cycles.

    paper AFME

    AFME brought me on board to lead the transformation of their website into a dynamic, user-friendly platform that reflects their brand identity and engages their target audience effectively.

    paper James McWhirter Antiques

    The goal of the redesign was to improve sales for the online marketplace.
    I managed the project right from initiation to final delivery, including product review, competitive benchmarking, wireframing, user research and design.

    paper Venue Search London

    Led a UX review to address declining conversion rates, conducting user research, benchmarking, and product testing. Designed and prototyped an improved form, working with developers and stakeholders to deliver a streamlined, user-focused digital experience aligned with business goals.

    paper Tigmi hotel

    Revamped the outdated website to improve user experience and enable online bookings, addressing lost revenue and ensuring the site reflected the hotel’s unique charm.

    I delivered a modern, user-friendly platform to boost booking numbers and elevate the brand’s online presence.

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