Photo Credit: Micah Wood
Mariza (she/her) is a second-generation Filipina-American designer serving the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Throughout my community college and undergrad years, I valued gaining real-world experience to put theory into practice. As a result, my work history includes an array of experiences—retail and service industry, arts administration, gallery operations, military ID administration, museum education, advertising, screenprint production, and environmental graphics—that have informed me how to serve my community as a creative professional. My design practice is influenced by UX research methodologies, human-centered design, and game theory, with a focus on creating engaging learning experiences through play.
In spring 2020, I transferred from Montgomery College with an A.A. in Art to the Maryland Institute College of Art to pursue a BFA in Graphic Design. Following graduation in May 2023, I joined Education Design Lab as Associate Designer for Visual Design + Impact.
Most recently, I volunteered with Pyramid Atlantic Art Center to design the month of October for their 2024 letterpress calendar, and I volunteered with AIGA DC to design social media posts announcing the AIGA50 2023 winners.
When I’m not designing, I’m either at the gym, rock-climbing, or playing a boardgame. (My latest obsession is Wingspan.)
If you’re based in Washington DC, Maryland, or northern Virginia, I would love to partner with you on your next project! Schedule a coffee chat with me!