Hello :-)

I'm Maria — a Colombian product designer based in Köln, Germany.

I combine rigorous user research with creative expression to build products that are both functional and delightful.

I design intuitive interfaces for medical technology, B2B platforms, and complex workflows.

Currently building medical VR experiences.

Services

From strategy to execution, I offer thoughtful and tailored design solutions that bring your unique vision to life.

Services

From strategy to execution, I offer thoughtful and tailored design solutions that bring your unique vision to life.

Services

From strategy to execution, I offer thoughtful and tailored design solutions that bring your unique vision to life.

UI/UX Designer

information architecture, interaction design, and creationf of flow to make complicated workflows feel effortless.

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UI/UX Designer

information architecture, interaction design, and creationf of flow to make complicated workflows feel effortless.

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UI/UX Designer

information architecture, interaction design, and creationf of flow to make complicated workflows feel effortless.

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Researcher

Conducting user interviews, and usability testing to uncover real problems.

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Researcher

Conducting user interviews, and usability testing to uncover real problems.

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Researcher

Conducting user interviews, and usability testing to uncover real problems.

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Illustrator

Custom illustrations and visuals for digital and analog products.

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Illustrator

Custom illustrations and visuals for digital and analog products.

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Illustrator

Custom illustrations and visuals for digital and analog products.

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About Me

About Me

About Me

Maria Nieto

I transform complicated workflows into intuitive experiences through user research, systematic design thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

I specialize in high-stakes domains like medical technology and B2B platforms, where thoughtful design directly impacts people's work and lives.

What drives me is the intersection of systematic thinking and creative expression. I conduct rigorous user research, but I'm equally passionate about color and illustration.

UI/UX Researcher & Designer

CUREOsity

2024 - Present

Product Designer

Smoobu

2023-2024

UI/UX Designer

Buho Estudio

2019-2022

Content Creator / Social Media Manager

Packaging Strategy Lab GmbH

2022-2024

Freelance Illustrator

Primaverita Illustration

2019-present

UI/UX Researcher & Designer

CUREOsity

2024 - Present

Product Designer

Smoobu

2023-2024

UI/UX Designer

Buho Estudio

2019-2022

Content Creator / Social Media Manager

Packaging Strategy Lab GmbH

2022-2024

Freelance Illustrator

Primaverita Illustration

2019-present

UI/UX Researcher & Designer

CUREOsity

2024 - Present

Product Designer

Smoobu

2023-2024

UI/UX Designer

Buho Estudio

2019-2022

Content Creator / Social Media Manager

Packaging Strategy Lab GmbH

2022-2024

Freelance Illustrator

Primaverita Illustration

2019-present