Research-driven.
Design-obsessed.
People-focused.

A woman with short, tousled brown hair and light skin looking directly at the camera, wearing a black turtleneck and silver earrings against a light blue background.

Hey, I’m Maria!

I’m a UX/UI Designer creating digital experiences where cultural awareness, accessibility, and creativity come together. Based in Poland, open for remote.

A pink cover page of a research thesis titled 'It's a MATCH! Investigating User Experience and Algorithmic Trust in Dating Platforms.' The cover features a black and white illustration of a hand holding a smartphone with a pixelated heart on the screen and small hearts around it. The author's name, Maria Katoaz, and date, 31.05.2026, are also on the cover.

Projects

It’s a Match: Rethinking Trust in Dating Apps

Exploring how transparency and user agency can make dating apps more inclusive and reliable.

UX Research · Algorithmic Trust · Data Privacy · Inclusive Design · User Agency

An iMac computer with a colorful data analysis dashboard on the screen, accompanied by a white wireless mouse and keyboard, set against a soft purple background.

Designing for Better Search Insights

Making AI-powered search data clear and actionable through intuitive dashboard widgets.

Dashboard Design · Data Visualization · Widget Design · SaaS · Accessibility

An iPad displaying an educational app, with colorful icons for exploring activities and categories like Biology, History, and Social Sciences, on a pastel gradient background.

A Digital Tool for Playful Learning

Supporting teachers with a platform that simplifies immersive and engaging classroom experiences.

Playful Learning · Prototyping · UX Research · Accessibility · Digital Platform

Three smartphones displaying medical app features, including merged navigation, customizable reminders, and personalized app settings.

Redesigning Healthcare Navigation

Improving reminders and wayfinding to reduce missed hospital appointments in Denmark.

Healthcare UX · Notifications · Wayfinding · Patient Engagement · Service Redesign

About

I’m passionate about turning research and creativity into intuitive, inclusive experiences.

With a background in information studies and experience in SaaS and AI-powered products, I thrive at the intersection of research, design, and strategy.

Outside of design, I love…

  • travelling (the highlight of this year was a trip to Tallinn and Helsinki),

  • trying creative projects like wheel throwing,

  • discovering cosy coffee spots that serve bomb oat lattes. 

My Superpowers.

  • 2 Years of Design Experience

    Hands-on experience creating user-centered solutions for SaaS and digital platforms.

  • Problem-Solving Oriented

    Turning complex challenges into simple, inclusive, and delightful user experiences.

  • International Experience

    Worked on diverse projects across Europe and the US, bringing global perspectives to design.

Got a project in mind?

Let’s make it real (and make it awesome).