About Maya
Maya Chalissery

About me

Hi, I'm Maya.

A designer guided by empathy, curiosity, and the belief that good design starts with understanding people, creatures, and machines. My background in Cognitive Science and Human-Centered Design has taught me to see design as more than aesthetics, but as a way to care for others through thoughtful, practical solutions.

Approach

I specialize in product design, systems thinking, and user research. I'm drawn to experiences that feel human and purposeful — simplifying complex systems, supporting mental wellbeing, helping someone feel more at ease in their daily life.

Product design UX research Systems thinking Information architecture Content design Product strategy Cross-functional leadership Figma Webflow

What I'm looking for

Opportunities to design meaningful, human-centered products that nurture wellbeing and bring more ease into people's lives.

Outside of work

Reseting by recharging outdoors. The best ideas usually come when I'm lost in nature.

La Jolla Shores Tahiti seaside Trail Waimea Canyon

Wandering new neighborhoods, finding good food, stumbling into thrift stores, and getting pleasantly lost.

Cozy hotel City street exploration Thrift store browsing Food exploring

I volunteer with and sit for cats. It keeps me grounded and reminds me what it means to show up for someone who can't tell you what they need.

My cat, Mocha, and I Kenzo Petunia Cat looking up

Making things is how I play — baking, crafting, whatever's in reach.

Baking Scrapbooking Earring making Daily morning smoothie