About me
About me
Hi again, I’m Maggie, a designer making effective experiences through my strengths of an adaptable process, empathetic and thoughtful decision making, and reliable collaboration
In my 10+ years in design, I’ve worked on consumer and business facing digital products in nonprofit, publishing, telecomm, food, knowledge management, healthcare, and horticulture sectors.
As a growth minded learner, my superpower is a diligent focus that’s engaged by increased complexity. My knowledge blends design, ethics, and tech. I’m motivated by using my skills to help others, and time with plants.
I’m based in occasionally windy Benicia, CA. ⛵️
Selected Experience
Selected Experience
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August 2023 — Present
Consulting
Design & Research
- Establishing research infrastructure and processes.
- Defining and conducting research studies.
- Heuristic analysis and ideation based on research insights.
- Professional development through industry reading, workshops, online courses, and creating a knowledge garden.
May 2020 — July 2023
Swing Therapeutics
Senior Product Designer
- Collaborated across teams on discovery, definition, design, and development activities to translate clinical goals into live product experiences.
- Led the design and implementation of the Stanza design system, Stanza app redesign, and service design process and launch of Swing Care, an online clinic for fibromyalgia care.
- Advised fellow designers on process, compliance, and deliverables, which contributed to increased consistency, efficiency, and fostered a collaborative team culture.
January 2017 — November 2019
Enwoven
Senior Product Designer
- Planned and facilitated design workshops for rebranding, company culture, and product initiatives.
- Conducted user research through creating testing artifacts, writing scripts, distilling feedback, and integrating insights into feature iterations to improve product experience.
- Designed the Enwoven design system, supported its implementation and documentation.
- Managed the product backlog through daily cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, sales, marketing, and senior leadership.
- Advised designers on process and deliverables, which helped define and grow an open and collaborative design culture.
March 2016 — January 2017
Josephine
Product Designer
- Collaborated cross functionally with engineering, cook support, marketing, and senior leadership.
- Redesigned the company website to better articulate Josephine’s value proposition.
- Designed key product features resulting in increased engagement and revenue for cooks.
- Contributed design skills towards the legislative effort within Josephine to help legalize food sales, which culminated in the successful passing of California AB626.
Education
Education
2011
California College of the Arts
B.F.A., Graphic Design with distinction
2023 — Present
Diablo Valley College
Pursuing AS in Landscape Design
2024
W3Cx WAI0.1x
Introduction to Web Accessibility
2023
Maven
Figma Design System Bootcamp
2022
Center for Humane Technology
Foundations of Humane Technology Course
2019
Yale School of Management, AIGA
Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders
2018
GDPR Course - GDPR Certification
Platinum Edition, Udemy, Online
Colophon
Colophon
Fonts
Work Sans
Designed by Wei Huang
Fraunces
Designed by Undercase Type, Phaedra Charles, Flavia Zimbardi
Icons
Maggie Avila
About me
About me
Hi again, I’m Maggie, a designer making effective experiences through my strengths of an adaptable process, empathetic and thoughtful decision making, and reliable collaboration
In my 10+ years in design, I’ve worked on consumer and business facing digital products in nonprofit, publishing, telecomm, food, knowledge management, healthcare, and horticulture sectors.
As a growth minded learner, my superpower is a diligent focus that’s engaged by increased complexity. My knowledge blends design, ethics, and tech. I’m motivated by using my skills to help others, and time with plants.
I’m based in occasionally windy Benicia, CA. ⛵️
Selected Experience
Selected Experience
Download Resumé
August 2023 — Present
Consulting
Design & Research
- Establishing research infrastructure and processes.
- Defining and conducting research studies.
- Heuristic analysis and ideation based on research insights.
- Professional development through industry reading, workshops, online courses, and creating a knowledge garden.
May 2020 — July 2023
Swing Therapeutics
Senior Product Designer
- Collaborated across teams on discovery, definition, design, and development activities to translate clinical goals into live product experiences.
- Led the design and implementation of the Stanza design system, Stanza app redesign, and service design process and launch of Swing Care, an online clinic for fibromyalgia care.
- Advised fellow designers on process, compliance, and deliverables, which contributed to increased consistency, efficiency, and fostered a collaborative team culture.
January 2017 — November 2019
Enwoven
Senior Product Designer
- Planned and facilitated design workshops for rebranding, company culture, and product initiatives.
- Conducted user research through creating testing artifacts, writing scripts, distilling feedback, and integrating insights into feature iterations to improve product experience.
- Designed the Enwoven design system, supported its implementation and documentation.
- Managed the product backlog through daily cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, sales, marketing, and senior leadership.
- Advised designers on process and deliverables, which helped define and grow an open and collaborative design culture.
March 2016 — January 2017
Josephine
Product Designer
- Collaborated cross functionally with engineering, cook support, marketing, and senior leadership.
- Redesigned the company website to better articulate Josephine’s value proposition.
- Designed key product features resulting in increased engagement and revenue for cooks.
- Contributed design skills towards the legislative effort within Josephine to help legalize food sales, which culminated in the successful passing of California AB626.
Education
Education
2011
California College of the Arts
B.F.A., Graphic Design with distinction
2023 — Present
Diablo Valley College
Pursuing AS in Landscape Design
2024
W3Cx WAI0.1x
Introduction to Web Accessibility
2023
Maven
Figma Design System Bootcamp
2022
Center for Humane Technology
Foundations of Humane Technology Course
2019
Yale School of Management, AIGA
Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders
2018
GDPR Course - GDPR Certification
Platinum Edition, Udemy, Online
Colophon
Colophon
Fonts
Work Sans
Designed by Wei Huang
Fraunces
Designed by Undercase Type, Phaedra Charles, Flavia Zimbardi
Icons
Maggie Avila
About me
About me
Hi again, I’m Maggie, a designer making effective experiences through my strengths of an adaptable process, empathetic and thoughtful decision making, and reliable collaboration
In my 10+ years in design, I’ve worked on consumer and business facing digital products in nonprofit, publishing, telecomm, food, knowledge management, healthcare, and horticulture sectors.
As a growth minded learner, my superpower is a diligent focus that’s engaged by increased complexity. My knowledge blends design, ethics, and tech. I’m motivated by using my skills to help others, and time with plants.
I’m based in occasionally windy Benicia, CA. ⛵️
Selected Experience
Selected Experience
Download Resumé
August 2023 — Present
Consulting
Design & Research
- Establishing research infrastructure and processes.
- Defining and conducting research studies.
- Heuristic analysis and ideation based on research insights.
- Professional development through industry reading, workshops, online courses, and creating a knowledge garden.
May 2020 — July 2023
Swing Therapeutics
Senior Product Designer
- Collaborated across teams on discovery, definition, design, and development activities to translate clinical goals into live product experiences.
- Led the design and implementation of the Stanza design system, Stanza app redesign, and service design process and launch of Swing Care, an online clinic for fibromyalgia care.
- Advised fellow designers on process, compliance, and deliverables, which contributed to increased consistency, efficiency, and fostered a collaborative team culture.
January 2017 — November 2019
Enwoven
Senior Product Designer
- Planned and facilitated design workshops for rebranding, company culture, and product initiatives.
- Conducted user research through creating testing artifacts, writing scripts, distilling feedback, and integrating insights into feature iterations to improve product experience.
- Designed the Enwoven design system, supported its implementation and documentation.
- Managed the product backlog through daily cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, sales, marketing, and senior leadership.
- Advised designers on process and deliverables, which helped define and grow an open and collaborative design culture.
March 2016 — January 2017
Josephine
Product Designer
- Collaborated cross functionally with engineering, cook support, marketing, and senior leadership.
- Redesigned the company website to better articulate Josephine’s value proposition.
- Designed key product features resulting in increased engagement and revenue for cooks.
- Contributed design skills towards the legislative effort within Josephine to help legalize food sales, which culminated in the successful passing of California AB626.
Education
Education
2011
California College of the Arts
B.F.A., Graphic Design with distinction
2023 — Present
Diablo Valley College
Pursuing AS in Landscape Design
2024
W3Cx WAI0.1x
Introduction to Web Accessibility
2023
Maven
Figma Design System Bootcamp
2022
Center for Humane Technology
Foundations of Humane Technology Course
2019
Yale School of Management, AIGA
Business Perspectives for Creative Leaders
2018
GDPR Course - GDPR Certification
Platinum Edition, Udemy, Online