Hello, I’m Merina.

I've worn the hat of

A people-oriented researcher & visual-oriented designer, I focus on bringing value-driven outcomes that deliver maximum impact with bare essentials.

So far I have;

  • Designed accessible interfaces by applying WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines.

  • Implemented design systems that maintained consistency in visual design.

  • Mastered the superpowers of documentation and storytelling !!

Selected projects I have worked on

Improving the usability of a Digital Tax Refund Feature

USER RESEARCH | USABILITY TESTING | JOURNEY MAPPING

Helped tourists automate tax refunds when shopping by understanding their needs and making the process more intuitive and straightforward.

Redesigning the vision for Ovo Naturals in the face of a pandemic

PRODUCT DESIGN | DESIGN STRATEGY | MARKET RESEARCH | BRANDING

Disinfecting in a digital age composed of rebranding a non-alcoholic disinfectant and launching it online during the COVID-19 era.

Making STEM Accessible for All -
An audit for Accessibility Compliance

INCLUSIVE RESEARCH | ACCESSIBILITY TESTING

Executed accessibility testing adhering to WCAG 2.1 guidelines to help Stemettes break down website barriers & make their service inclusive to all students.

Providing neigbhourhood environmental information on Google Maps through Persuasive Frameworks.

USER RESEARCH | UX DESIGN | CONCEPT TESTING

Creating a persuasive system designed to enhance environmental sensitivity by bridging the gap between urban systems and ecosystems.

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To give back to the community, I actively participate in design research initiatives that have created meaningful, positive impact. A few are below:

Editorial Journalist at RTF - Used my storytelling skills to write about design & architecture with RTF India, telling stories of design today.

Editorial Journalist at RTF - Used my storytelling skills to write about design & architecture with RTF India, telling stories of design today.

Participatory Design Workshop for Autism - Facilitated co-design workshops to understand how social media can be redesigned better to accommodate adults on the autism spectrum.

Participatory Design Workshop for Autism - Facilitated co-design workshops to understand how social media can be redesigned better to accommodate adults on the autism spectrum.

Women’s Safety Audit Pilot Project - Collaborated as a Community researcher with We Made That to understand women's experiences and perceptions of safety in public spaces across London.

Women’s Safety Audit Pilot Project - Collaborated as a Community researcher with We Made That to understand women's experiences and perceptions of safety in public spaces across London.