Maria E. Chavez

Female

maryelisechavez • electroglamcreative

It's an incredibly exciting time to be alive. Working at the intersections of technology, design, customer experience and brand strategy allows me to be a part of crafting the future of how technology enhances our lives. I've helped pioneer and grow digital companies since the age of , including an online magazine, fashion brand, digital agency, and now, a mobile technology company. Educated at Johns Hopkins and Parsons School of Design, I married my interests of design, strategy and technology early on. OysterLabs As Creative and Strategy Director of OysterLabs, I work with our international team to design the future of mobile products (apps, platforms and marketing tools). We bring together the best of mobile analytics, CRM and real-time marketing, opening up new opportunities for our clients. Startups As a Strategic Advisor to Startups, I work closely with my clients to design memorable and noteworthy experiences and products that are true to the story of who they are. We share a mutual hunger for innovation and disruption. When creativity meets strategy, it's a beautiful thing As Charles Eames famously said 'you can't delegate understanding'. Strategy without creativity is just so many words. Creativity without strategy can be beautiful, but aimless. I bring the two together to deliver ideas, and designs, with purpose. This is never more important than in the digital space, where great ideas come from the interplay between strategic intent, visual design, business model innovation and a deep understanding of the shifting technology landscape. read more ...