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I see design as a strategic and intentional act, a way to bring clarity and meaning to complexity through research, empathy, and creativity. With multidisciplinary and international experience, I combine analytical thinking and sensitivity to shape user-centered solutions that generate value for people and society.…

MariaStella Russo

UX Designer, Product Designer, Interior Designer, +3

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I see design as a strategic and intentional act, a way to bring clarity and meaning to complexity through research, empathy, and creativity. With multidisciplinary and international experience, I combine analytical thinking and sensitivity to shape user-centered solutions that generate value for people and society.…

Available to hire

I see design as a strategic and intentional act, a way to bring clarity and meaning to complexity through research, empathy, and creativity. With multidisciplinary and international experience, I combine analytical thinking and sensitivity to shape user-centered solutions that generate value for people and society.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Participant at Evergreen Innovation Camp – Hackathon

October 2, 2023 - October 2, 2023

Collaborated in an international, multidisciplinary team during a 48h hackathon focused on sustainable wood use, achieving 2nd place with a creative awareness-raising solution for the timber industry.

Participant at Evergreen Innovation Camp

October 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Service & UX Designer at Cerved Group

May 1, 2023 - November 23, 2025

Designing data-driven digital products and services for the Risk Management and Market Intelligence sectors, translating complex needs into impactful experiences using Service Design, Agile methodologies, and Design Thinking within cross-functional teams.

Service & UX Designer at Cerved Group

May 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025

Designing data-driven digital products and services for the Risk Management and Market Intelligence sectors. The role focuses on translating complex needs into impactful experiences, using Service Design, Agile methodologies, and Design Thinking within cross-functional teams.

Tutor at International Workshop “Futuring Care”

February 28, 2023 - February 28, 2023

Supported design students in envisioning digital solutions for well-being in daily life. Part of the Erasmus + project DC4DM – Digital Creativity for Developing Digital Maturity Future Skills.

Tutor at International Workshop “Futuring Care” (Erasmus + project DC4DM – Digital Creativity for Developing Digital Maturity Future Skills)

February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2023

Supported design students in envisioning digital solutions for well-being in daily life.

Participant at Workshop “Feeding Madeira”

July 31, 2022 - July 31, 2022

Selected for an Erasmus+ funded design workshop focused on regenerative and distributive food systems for sustainable island futures.

Participant at Workshop “Feeding Madeira”

July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022

Selected for an Erasmus + funded design workshop focused on regenerative and distributive food systems for sustainable island futures.

Erasmus Participant at L'École de Design Nantes Atlantique

June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021

Erasmus Programme – Retail and Interior Design.

Participant at Erasmus Programme – L'École de Design Nantes Atlantique (Nantes, FR)

February 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021

Retail and Interior Design (selected for Erasmus+ exchange).

Volunteer at MS OLWA Catholic Mission

December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017

Contributed to local building projects and community initiatives, strengthening empathy, collaboration, and adaptability through direct engagement in a cross-cultural context.