Graduated June 24 🎓

About Me

Hello, I'm Maria 👩‍🎨
Welcome to my portfolio! ✨

If you've found your way here, you're probably looking for a designer with my skillset - and you've come to the right place! Let’s create something amazing together 🎨💫

I am a creative and innovative, junior designer living in southern Sweden. I've recently finished my Bachelor's degree in Digital Design & Innovation @Halmstad University resulting in a Bachelor of Science in Digital Design & Innovation, with a major in Informatics. I recently completed a Project Management course, further strengthening my ability to lead and organise design projects effectively.

As a freelance UX/UI designer, I’m passionate about working on exciting and impactful projects. While I enjoy the flexibility of freelancing, I’m also open to a full-time role with the right company - one where I can apply my creativity, refine my skills, and grow as a designer.

I’m eager to contribute fresh innovative ideas and create meaningful user experiences.


Looking Forward


As I step into the professional world, I'm excited to explore opportunities that allow me to grow as a designer. Whether it's working on new and exciting projects, meeting and collaborating with talented teams, or learning about emerging design trends, I am ready for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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Maria Anna Milner
23 03 1991
Ängelholm, Sweden
mariamilner@live.com
0762508064



About Me

I'm a passionate UX/UI & Graphic designer with a strong foundation in digital design. I recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Design & Innovation at Halmstad University. I specialise in creating intuitive, user-centred experiences with an interest for AI development. Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and Procreate, I bring a creative and problem-solving mindset to design challenges.
With my knowledge of front-end coding, I am able to design and build websites, including my own portfolio, which strengthens my understanding of both design and implementation. Excited about the intersection of technology, design, and human behaviour, I aim to create seamless, meaningful digital experiences that enhance user engagement.
I am keen about staying up-to-date with new trends and emerging technologies, from AI-driven design tools to adaptive interfaces, and exploring how they can shape the future of user experiences. When I’m not designing, I enjoy sketching and spending time with my dogs. Alot of my time is spent outside in nature, which often inspires my creative process.

Academic Journey

I recently completed my Bachelor's degree in Digital Design & Innovation at Halmstad University. This program has provided me with a solid foundation in informatics, and I am excited about the knowledge and skills I've gained throughout my academic journey. I also took the course Project Management, which I enjoyed thoroughly.
During my earlier years in the UK I studied Graphic Design at Chesterfield College, a subject that allowed me to express my visual design competencies whilst learning to transform concepts into impactful, market-ready designs for advertising and branding.
My background in graphic design strengthens my UX work by combining visual creativity with user-centred problem-solving, by creating user experiences that are both functional and aesthetically engaging.

Skills and Expertise

My skills extend to various aspects of design, with a particular focus on user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design. Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, I bring a creative and detail-oriented approach to my work. I am passionate about creating visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces.

➩ UX/UI Design
Wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing
➩ Design Software
Procreate, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, XD), Figma
➩ User Research
Interviews, surveys, and usability studies
➩ Prototyping & Interaction Design
High-fidelity and low-fidelity prototypes
➩ Front-End Awareness
Good knowledge of HTML, CSS - This website was made by Me!
➩ Project Management
Agile methods, collaboration, and communication
➩ AI in UX
Leveraging AI for user research, sentiment analysis, and predictive UX personalisation
➩ Multidisciplinary Approach
Combining design, technology, and psychology for user-centred solutions

Projects and Achievements

Throughout my academic career, I have had the opportunity to work on several diverse design projects. These projects have allowed me to apply my skills in real-world scenarios and have contributed to my growth as a designer.

🎨 Design Studios – UX/UI Innovation (Halmstad University)
Led and collaborated on four key design studio projects, applying user-centred design, research, and prototyping across different focus areas:
DS1: Web – Developed a responsive, user-friendly website prototype with an emphasis on accessibility and usability
DS2: Mobility – Designed an interactive app concept to enhance urban mobility and transport experiences
DS3: Smart Societies – Created a digital service prototype integrating smart city solutions to improve daily life
DS4: Sustainability – Designed an eco-friendly digital solution, focusing on user behaviour and sustainable choices

🎨 Several UX Case Studies
• Designed a mobile app prototype focused on improving user productivity
• Conducted user research, wireframing, and usability testing
• Developed high-fidelity prototypes using Figma

📱 Mobile Notification Behaviour Study
• Conducted an explorative study on smartphone notifications & user habits
• Analysed user tendencies and provided insights for digital wellbeing strategies
Link to Thesis - Our Insidious Addiction

💡 Interactive Website Concept
• Created a responsive web prototype to enhance user engagement
• Applied human-centred design principles and improved navigation flow

🎨 Project Management Project Design - Project Eden
• Planned and designed a two-day family event, aimed to encourage children to play outside in nature rather than spend countless hours infront of their screens
• Great response on our proposed project, fully scalable to cities nationwide

Hobbies & Interests

🎨 Creative Arts – Designing, drawing, painting, and DIY projects
🌍 Travel & Nature – Exploring new places and cultures, outdoor adventures, gardening
⚽ Sports & Activities – Football - United! (and more recently, Villa), swimming, tennis, skiing
🐶 Animal Lover – Especially my Shih Tzu Millan, and my Pekingese puppy Bella!
🍽️ Cooking & Baking – Experimenting with new recipes

Aspirations

Eager to contribute to impactful UX/UI projects, I look forward to collaborating with innovative teams and further developing my user research and design expertise. My goal is to create engaging, user-friendly experiences that blend aesthetics with functionality, improving digital interactions for users worldwide.

Education

    2024 - 2025
  • Halmstad University - Project Management
    • 2021 - 2024
  • Halmstad University - BSc in Digital Design & Innovation (Informatics Major)
    • 2019 - 2020
  • Komvux, Ängelholm - Gymnasiala kurser
    • 2013 - 2018
  • Komvux, Borås - Gymnasiala kurser
    • 2010 - 2011
  • Svenska Frisör Skolan, Göteborg - Pivot Point Frisör och Stylist Utbildning
    • 2008 - 2009
  • Chesterfield College, UK - National Diploma - Graphic Design
    • 2007 - 2008
  • Lady Manners school, UK - A level - Art, Ceramics & German
    • 2002 - 2007
  • Hope Valley College, UK - GCSEs

Merits

    Bachelor Degree
  • Bachelor of Science with an Informatics Major in Digital Design & Innovation
  • Published Thesis - Our Insidious Addiction

    • Swedish GY
  • Matematik 1, 2 & 3
  • Svenska 1, 2 & 3
  • Engelska 6
  • Naturkunskap 1b & 2b
  • Fysik 1
  • Geografi
  • Bild
  • Samhällskunskap
  • Psykologi
  • Historia
  • Sociologi
  • Religion

    • 7 GCSEs
  • A*, A, B, B, B, C, C

    • National Diploma - Pass with distinction
  • Graphic design

    • PivotPoint - G
  • Frisör & Stylist Utbildning

Languages

Bilingual: Fluent in English and Swedish. Basic level German.

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