hello, i am…
marissa
WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
de Leon
Art by MdL
about me.
My mom likes to tell people, “She works on computers.” I like to say, “I’m a 9 to 5 square that side-hustles all things creative.”
Bring your vision and I’ll take care of the rest!
my story.
It all started when I was in first grade. I won a poster design contest to promote street safety. My drawing, made with crayons, featured a girl crossing the street wearing cool sunglasses. The truth is I made a mistake drawing the eyes and decided to cover it with fashion. My artwork was hung in classrooms across the nation.
In sixth grade, I picked up my little brother from his friend’s house after a play date. The friend’s mother was a graphic designer, and showed me a collection of Snoopy mylar balloons she had designed. I was in awe!
Fast forward to when my all-girls high school required students to take a career compatibility exam. While results revealed some students were destined to become mechanics and teachers, my results were inevitable – ARTIST.
I currently “9 to 5” as a Graphic Designer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and my freelance practice specializes in helping entrepreneurs in the wellness and beauty industry build compelling brands and web presences that reflect their vision and support their growth—plus a full-time side quest renovating my historic home.
my differentiators.
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I’m a design–dev hybrid—a unicorn in the best way. My career started in digital marketing, where I designed and developed landing pages for paid search, shaping how I think about performance and user experience. That foundation grew into leading broader creative work across social, infographics, and managing fast-moving design sprints.
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Concept to creation can take a considerable amount of time. I always ensure to provide quality work with a sense of urgency without overthinking. Communicating well and often is the key.
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K-I-S-S
KEEP IT SUPER SIMPLE
I’m a firm believer of “less is more”, keeping designs simple and straight to the point while retaining your desired aesthetic.
