Mariama Ford
ABOUT MARIAMA
Designer.
Founder.
Human.
I'm Mariama, a Senior Product Designer and Product Strategist designing accessible, human-centered digital experiences across emerging tech, education, human rights, and travel.
After nearly a decade in legal professional services, I transitioned into UX and founded Prism Collective in 2023. Today, I lead products from strategy and research through design and launch, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical realities.
How I Work
01
EMPATHETICALLY
I understand what it means to realize an idea and help bring yours to life
02
COLLABORATIVELY
I bring people and perspectives together to build better products
03
INTENTIONALLY
There’s forethought, strategy, and patience in every step of my process
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Webflow 101 Certificate
2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
2023
Beginex
2024
B.A., French & Francophone Studies
2014, College of William & Mary
Microsoft UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration Course
2026
Google Intro to Generative AI Certificate
2024
Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate
In Progress
Google AI Professional Certificate
2026
BEYOND THE WORK
Whether I’m designing, writing, sewing, reading, or exploring new places as a travel enthusiast and Francophile, I approach everything with diligence, passion, and creativity. I also have a cool husband and a cute dog!
Let’s work together.
mariamaford.com
GET IN TOUCH
ABOUT MARIAMA
Designer. Founder. Human.
I'm Mariama, a Senior Product Designer and Product Strategist designing accessible, human-centered digital experiences across emerging tech, education, human rights, and travel.
After nearly a decade in legal professional services, I transitioned into UX and founded Prism Collective in 2023. Today, I lead products from strategy and research through design and launch, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical realities.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Webflow 101 Certificate
2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
2023
Beginex
2024
B.A., French & Francophone Studies
2014, College of William & Mary
Microsoft UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration Course
2026
Google Intro to Generative AI Certificate
2024
Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate
In Progress
Google AI Professional Certificate
2026
How I Work
01
EMPATHETICALLY
I understand what it means to realize an idea and help bring yours to life
02
COLLABORATIVELY
I bring people and perspectives together to build better products
03
INTENTIONALLY
There’s forethought, strategy, and patience in every step of my process
BEYOND THE WORK
Whether I’m designing, writing, sewing, reading, or exploring new places as a travel enthusiast and Francophile, I approach everything with diligence, passion, and creativity. I also have a cool husband and a cute dog!
Let’s work together.
mariamaford.com
GET IN TOUCH
ABOUT MARIAMA
Designer.
Founder.
Human.
I'm Mariama, a Senior Product Designer and Product Strategist designing accessible, human-centered digital experiences across emerging tech, education, human rights, and travel.
After nearly a decade in legal professional services, I transitioned into UX and founded Prism Collective in 2023. Today, I lead products from strategy and research through design and launch, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical realities.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Webflow 101 Certificate
2025
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
2023
Beginex
2024
B.A., French & Francophone Studies
2014, College of William & Mary
Microsoft UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration Course
2026
Google Intro to Generative AI Certificate
2024
Adobe Graphic Designer Professional Certificate
In Progress
Google AI Professional Certificate
2026
How I Work
01
EMPATHETICALLY
I understand what it means to realize an idea and help bring yours to life
02
COLLABORATIVELY
I bring people and perspectives together to build better products
03
INTENTIONALLY
There’s forethought, strategy, and patience in every step of my process
BEYOND THE WORK
Whether I’m designing, writing, sewing, reading, or exploring new places as a travel enthusiast and Francophile, I approach everything with diligence, passion, and creativity. I also have a cool husband and a cute dog!