Maria Ace

Maria Ace serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Art and Design while maintaining her role as a senior UX designer at a design thinking firm Her dual roles allow her to bring current industry practices and real-world experience directly into the classroom Her expertise in user experience design and design thinking methodologies enriches her teaching approach providing students with practical insights into the professional design world As a senior UX designer she specializes in creating user-centered solutions and implementing design thinking strategies across various projects Her teaching responsibilities at RIT focus on helping students understand the principles of user experience design and practical applications of design thinking Her professional experience in both academic and industry settings enables her to bridge the gap between theoretical design concepts and their practical implementation Her commitment to design education combined with her active industry involvement makes her a valuable resource for students pursuing careers in user experience and design thinking