Mariana Bukvic
About Mariana Bukvic
Mariana Bukvic serves as the VP of Design at Hinge, bringing extensive experience in digital product and brand design. She has held various leadership roles at notable companies, including Nike and Fluid, and has received multiple prestigious awards for her work in the design field.
Work at Hinge
Mariana Bukvic currently serves as the Vice President of Design at Hinge, a position she has held since 2023. Based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, she works in a hybrid capacity. In her role, she focuses on leading design initiatives that enhance user experience and engagement on the platform.
Previous Experience in Design
Mariana Bukvic has held various significant positions in the design field prior to her current role. She worked at Nike as a Senior Director of Digital Product Design from 2020 to 2023 and as a Senior Creative Director for Global Digital Design/Studio from 2019 to 2020. Her earlier roles include Creative Director at Code and Theory and Associate Creative Director at Fluid and AKQA. She has also worked as an Art Director at R/GA and Big Spaceship.
Education and Expertise
Mariana Bukvic earned a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. She specializes in the intersection of digital product and brand design, emphasizing the integration of visual, UX, brand, and content design. Her expertise includes building and managing multi-disciplinary design teams for digital products and services.
Achievements and Awards
Mariana Bukvic has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career, including Cannes Cyber Lions, London International Awards, Clio Awards, and D&AD. She has also been recognized by Commarts interactive design, FWA site of the day, Communicator Awards, and IMA for her contributions to the field of design.
Global Brand Collaborations
Throughout her career, Mariana Bukvic has collaborated with a diverse range of global brands. Her portfolio includes work with notable companies such as NBC Sports, Tommy Hilfiger, Estée Lauder, Google, and Coca-Cola. This experience has provided her with a broad perspective on design challenges and solutions in both Brazilian and American markets.