Hello, I’m Maria Nicole Dayao, a Creative UX/UI Designer with a BA in Multimedia Studies and a Google UX Design Professional Certificate. I translate complex data into simple, engaging user experiences in Figma and thrive in remote collaboration to bring fresh and functional ideas to life. I’m highly self-motivated, proactive, and focused on turning research insights into intuitive interfaces and scalable design systems that support real users.

Maria Nicole Dayao

Hello, I’m Maria Nicole Dayao, a Creative UX/UI Designer with a BA in Multimedia Studies and a Google UX Design Professional Certificate. I translate complex data into simple, engaging user experiences in Figma and thrive in remote collaboration to bring fresh and functional ideas to life. I’m highly self-motivated, proactive, and focused on turning research insights into intuitive interfaces and scalable design systems that support real users.

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Hello, I’m Maria Nicole Dayao, a Creative UX/UI Designer with a BA in Multimedia Studies and a Google UX Design Professional Certificate. I translate complex data into simple, engaging user experiences in Figma and thrive in remote collaboration to bring fresh and functional ideas to life.

I’m highly self-motivated, proactive, and focused on turning research insights into intuitive interfaces and scalable design systems that support real users.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Brand & Content Designer at Freelance
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Owned end-to-end visual storytelling and marketing assets in a fully remote environment, applying iterative design methodologies to optimize user engagement, demonstrating a high level of independence and creativity. Communicated design proposals and key milestones clearly to stakeholders, ensuring goal alignment.
Design Operations at University of the Philippines Association of Clothing Technology Students (UP ACTS)
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Architected a centralized brand design system, reducing project turnaround and ensuring cross-functional alignment across remote teams. Organized design tasks and timelines to support the delivery ahead of strict project deadlines.
Digital Design & Editorial Intern at Metro.Style
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Synthesized trend research into 17 digital articles, ensuring brand consistency across diverse digital platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Studies (BAMS) at University of the Philippines Open University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

Google UX Design Professional Certificate
January 1, 2026 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

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