HI, I'M MARISSA! A UX RESEARCHER & DESIGNER
I'm Marissa Ellis, and I’m all about finding creative ways to make tech feel more human. I love exploring how good design can make digital spaces feel more welcoming, inclusive, and fun to use.
WORK
My Recent Projects
Cincinnati Museum Center Exhibit Design
Conceptual web and app experience exploring mythological creatures through immersive storytelling and interactive exhibit design.
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ETBD Expo Event Navigation App
Mobile-first event navigation system helping users explore student projects, schedules, and locations through interaction design.
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TaskFlow Productivity App
A student productivity app designed to help users manage tasks, track progress, and visualize schedules.
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Patagonia UX Research Analysis
UX analysis of Patagonia’s website to identify usability issues, navigation friction, and opportunities for improved user experience.
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TimeTimer UX Analysis & Redesign
Client-based UX evaluation of a time management app focused on improving usability, clarity of interactions, and task flow efficiency.
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Happy Captive Magazine Design & Marketing
Designed a magazine layout and branding system focused on visual storytelling, typography, and marketing strategy for editorial design.
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Academic Background
Miami University
ETBD Major · Professional Writing & Digital Marketing Minors
Focus on UI/UX design, user research, and digital marketing strategy.
EXPERIENCE
Professional Experience
Web Design Intern
University Communications & Marketing | Miami University
Maintained and updated university web content using HTML, CSS, and Cascade CMS, improving accessibility and user experience through content updates and design refinements.
January 2025 – June 2025
UX Research Intern
Miami University IT Services
Conducted UX research and collaborated with development teams to improve usability of university IT services and redesign service structures for better user experience.
August 2025 – Present
Writing Consultant
Howe Writing Center
Supported students through academic writing feedback and contributed to outreach initiatives that increased engagement with writing center services.
January 2024 – Present
CONTACT
Let’s work together
Have a project, opportunity, or question? I’d love to connect.