I'm Maija, a product designer and people person at heart.

With a background in psychology, I'm curious about what makes people tick and how thoughtful design can make their lives a little easier.

CURRENTLY

Building and exploring AI workflows @ Department of Growth ⋆.࿔*

STUDYing

Cognitive Science, Design, and Human-Computer Interaction @ Northwestern ⟡

Designing for thoughtful disagreement

Exploring what it means to disagree productively and empathetically, through the design of a written, perspective-building game.

Designing a peer-driven way to choose and discuss classes with confidence.

Making communal cooking smoother through thoughtful coordination and clear communication.

Improving the usability of the university's accommodations system through a student-centered design overhaul.