Maria Shuttleworth
About Maria Shuttleworth
Maria Shuttleworth is a Product Designer based in London, England, with a background in User Experience Design and a Master's degree from the University of the Arts London. She has worked in various design roles, including at DataCamp and Chelsea Physic Garden, and applies her language-learning experiences to enhance her design projects.
Current Role at DataCamp
Maria Shuttleworth serves as a Product Designer at DataCamp, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she utilizes her design skills to enhance user experience and product functionality. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that meet user needs. Prior to this role, she completed a UX/UI Design Internship at DataCamp from 2021 to 2022, where she gained valuable experience in design processes and user research.
Freelance Digital Designer Experience
Since 2020, Maria has been working as a self-employed Freelance Digital Designer. This role allows her to apply her design expertise across various projects, providing tailored solutions for clients. Her freelance work complements her position at DataCamp, enabling her to explore diverse design challenges and maintain a flexible work schedule.
Educational Background
Maria Shuttleworth earned a Master's degree in User Experience Design from the University of the Arts London, completing her studies from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Asia Pacific Studies with Korean from the University of Central Lancashire, studying from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she participated in a Year Abroad Program at Ewha Womans University, focusing on the Korean language from 2018 to 2019. Her educational background informs her design approach, particularly in communication and cultural perspectives.
Previous Work Experience
Maria has held various design positions prior to her current role at DataCamp. In 2021, she worked as a Digital Designer at Chelsea Physic Garden for two months and as a UX/UI Designer on a collaborative project at Applied Works for two months. She also gained experience at Hogarth Worldwide as a Digital Designer for one month in 2018. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Junior Designer at DataCamp for three months in 2022, contributing to design projects that enhance user engagement.
Interests and Future Focus
Maria has a strong interest in narrative-driven games and aims to focus on storytelling in interactive media in her future projects. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys studying how to make a good cup of coffee, reflecting her passion for detail and craftsmanship. This personal interest complements her design philosophy, which combines critical thinking with engaging imagery to create memorable experiences.