After working at a variety of in-house, agency, and freelance design roles in the Bay Area, Mary moved to San Diego in search of sunnier skies and a healthier work lifestyle. She founded Empatico Design Studio with the intention of creating a more collaborative and streamlined process for her clients. Since setting up shop in San Diego, Empatico has worked with brands big and small to craft beautiful, strategic identities that last for the long haul.

Mary strives to act as a partner to her clients, to deeply understand their needs and translate them into a seamless strategy and process. As an empath, she’s driven to understand why people do the things that they do. Her interest in behavioral science paired with her compassion and empathy for others drives her work as a designer.