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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Tools & Technologies
Code
Design
Workflow
EDUCATION
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
UX Research Assistant
Center for Research in User Experience (CRUX) | Miami University
Conduct UX research through interviews, usability testing, and user-centered research methods to identify user needs and inform design decisions across research projects.
August 2026 – Present
UX Design & Research Intern
Miami University IT Services
Conduct UX research and collaborate with service managers and development teams to improve the usability and organization of university IT services, including redesigning the IT Service Catalog and mapping enterprise applications to services.
August 2025 – Present
Web Design & Marketing Intern
University Communications & Marketing | Miami University
Designed and maintained university web content using HTML, CSS, and Cascade CMS, applying accessibility and user-centered design principles to improve the digital experience.
January 2025 – June 2025
Writing Consultant & Graphic Designer
Howe Writing Center | Miami University
Provide individualized feedback to help students strengthen their academic writing and communication while creating graphic design materials to support writing center outreach, marketing, and student engagement.
January 2024 – Present
CONTACT
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