Designer and Photographer driven by the belief that creativity is born from play and nurtured through connection. Passionate about analog processes, thoughtful rituals, and fostering diversity in design perspectives.



Real Vision: Platform
Product Design, Visual Design, Design System, Strategy
Real Vision: Notes Product Design, Visual Design, Design System, Strategy
Mars Petcare Wayfinding, Environmental Graphics, Visual Design
Maps Visual Design, Wayfinding
Darkroom Experiments Photography
People Photography




Philadelphia & New York Cityhello@mariaelena.xyz