I'm a UX/UI Designer with a background in Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction. I merge user-centered design with emerging technologies to craft intuitive and engaging digital experiences. My work explores the intersection of creativity and AI, from conversational interfaces with emotional awareness to immersive XR environments. I’m driven to translate research into thoughtful design solutions that make technology feel more human.…

Maria Stella Albarelli

I'm a UX/UI Designer with a background in Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction. I merge user-centered design with emerging technologies to craft intuitive and engaging digital experiences. My work explores the intersection of creativity and AI, from conversational interfaces with emotional awareness to immersive XR environments. I’m driven to translate research into thoughtful design solutions that make technology feel more human.…

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I’m a UX/UI Designer with a background in Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction. I merge user-centered design with emerging technologies to craft intuitive and engaging digital experiences.

My work explores the intersection of creativity and AI, from conversational interfaces with emotional awareness to immersive XR environments. I’m driven to translate research into thoughtful design solutions that make technology feel more human.

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Skills

Experience Level

Web Design
Expert
Figma
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Python
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
UI
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
SQL
Expert
React JS
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Unity
Expert
CSS
Expert
HTML5
Expert
3D Design
Expert
Blender
Expert
3D Model
Expert
GitHub
Expert
ChatGPT
Expert
C++
Expert
3D Animation
Expert
Data Visualization
Expert
Jira
Expert
C#
Expert
C
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
Docker
Intermediate
GitHub CoPilot
Intermediate
Kubernetes
Intermediate
Autodesk Maya
Intermediate
Unity 3D
Intermediate
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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Design Engineer at Solomei AI - Brunello Cucinelli
January 1, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Built a dynamic AI-driven website for Brunello Cucinelli, delivering personalized outfit recommendations and adapting in real-time to user intent. Enhanced UX through human-centered AI, combining prompt engineering, backend development, and embedding systems to create fluid, context-aware digital experiences.
Product Designer at Galeries Lafayette
September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Accomplished personalized recommendations through the implementation of a conversational recommender system using the OpenAI API, enabling emotion recognition via voice tone. Conducting user research to analyse user experience and satisfaction, gaining hands-on experience in shaping ethical products and virtual interfaces.
Research Assistant at Politecnico di Milano
July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2022
Teamwork project in collaboration with i3lab of Politecnico di Milano. I worked on creating an augmented reality game for children with autism, assisting them in navigating public transportation, using Unity and Visual Studio. Conducting user-to-user virtual communication investigations, gaining hands-on experience in shaping an ethical product and virtual interface.
Research Assistant at Politecnico di Milano (i3lab collaboration)
April 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Teamwork project in collaboration with i3lab of Politecnico di Milano. I worked on creating an augmented reality game for children with autism, assisting them in navigating public transportation, using Unity and Visual Studio. Conducting user-to-user virtual communication investigations, gaining hands-on experience in shaping an ethical product and virtual interface.

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction and Design at Université Paris Saclay
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022
Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction and Design at Université Paris Saclay
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction and Design at Université Paris Saclay
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Master of Science in Human Computer Interaction and Design at Université Paris Saclay
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor in Computer Science and Engineering at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Scribus (Certified)
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

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

Skills

Experience Level

Web Design
Expert
Figma
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
Python
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
UI
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
SQL
Expert
React JS
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Unity
Expert
CSS
Expert
HTML5
Expert
3D Design
Expert
Blender
Expert
3D Model
Expert
GitHub
Expert
ChatGPT
Expert
C++
Expert
3D Animation
Expert
Data Visualization
Expert
Jira
Expert
C#
Expert
C
Expert
Adobe XD
Expert
Docker
Intermediate
GitHub CoPilot
Intermediate
Kubernetes
Intermediate
Autodesk Maya
Intermediate
Unity 3D
Intermediate
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