Hi there, I’m Maria Laura Cicchini, a UX/UI Designer graduate with a Professional Diploma in UX Design and UI Design. I combine user-centered design methods with AI-powered tools to support research, ideation, and interface design. Alongside my design work, I collaborate with UXperiment2.0 as a freelance content designer, producing digital product content, marketing materials, and research on UX methodologies, new design tools, and the expanding influence of AI in product design. I’m particularly interested in conversational design and AI-driven chatbots for customer support.

Maria Laura Cicchini

Hi there, I’m Maria Laura Cicchini, a UX/UI Designer graduate with a Professional Diploma in UX Design and UI Design. I combine user-centered design methods with AI-powered tools to support research, ideation, and interface design. Alongside my design work, I collaborate with UXperiment2.0 as a freelance content designer, producing digital product content, marketing materials, and research on UX methodologies, new design tools, and the expanding influence of AI in product design. I’m particularly interested in conversational design and AI-driven chatbots for customer support.

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Hi there, I’m Maria Laura Cicchini, a UX/UI Designer graduate with a Professional Diploma in UX Design and UI Design. I combine user-centered design methods with AI-powered tools to support research, ideation, and interface design.

Alongside my design work, I collaborate with UXperiment2.0 as a freelance content designer, producing digital product content, marketing materials, and research on UX methodologies, new design tools, and the expanding influence of AI in product design. I’m particularly interested in conversational design and AI-driven chatbots for customer support.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Content Writer and Designer at UXperiment
June 1, 2025 - Present
Research and write UX-focused articles exploring design workflows, emerging tools, and AI integration in UX/UI design. Producing design content for the UX community.
UX Research Volunteer at East London Waterworks Park
July 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Supported UX research aimed at improving the organisation’s website experience, including competitive benchmarking, usability analysis, and UX recommendations to improve navigation and trust signals.
Client Advisor & Pre-Loved Ambassador at Gucci – London
August 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
Managed a client book database and conducted targeted outreach through email communications for product arrivals, seasonal collections, and private events. Supported customers with online order requests, exchanges, refunds, and issue resolution, liaising with Gucci customer service teams. Coordinated after-sales services, opening repair tickets, tracking progress, and arranging payment and collection with clients. Assisted clients with product personalisation services, including embossing on handbags and small leather goods. Pre-Loved Ambassador for the Gucci resale programme in partnership with Vestiaire Collective, assessing product authenticity, condition, and resale value of handbags.

Education

Professional Diploma in UX Design at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026
UI Design Certificate at UX Design Institute
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026
AI for Designers at Interaction Design Foundation
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026
AI for UX UI design at IBM
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026
Build a Chatbot with Voiceflow — E-commerce Customer Support at Voiceflow
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026

Qualifications

Professional Diploma in UX Design
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026
UI Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026
AI for Designers
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026
AI for UX UI design
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026
Build a Chatbot with Voiceflow
January 11, 2030 - June 14, 2026