01Explore project PLATFORM · AI · MOBILE
Plant Manager
Making the complex feel second nature.
MARYL GONZALEZ
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A little magic.
THOUGHTFULLY MADE. BEAUTIFULLY FELT.PREPARING TYPE & LIGHT…0 / 2
Human by design.Magic by code.
MARYL GONZALEZ — DESIGN TECHNOLOGIST
Thoughtfulby design.A little magic.
I turn complex ideas into digital
experiences that feel beautifully simple.
my work
Human by
design.
I built my first websites at fourteen, captivated by the magic of Flash sites and their incredible effects. They sparked a curiosity I still follow today: what happens when technology meets creativity?
Magic by
code.
13+ years shaping digital experiences. Today, I connect product design, AI, and creative development—from GardenSage and Plant Manager to the companies I’ve helped build.
More than
pixels.
I make documentaries and compose original music as an independent amateur producer and singer. Story, rhythm, and emotion find their way into everything I create.
Explore what I makeGOOD DESIGN MAKES SENSE. GREAT DESIGN MAKES YOU FEEL.
Equal parts intention,
intuition & a little
unexpected.
From the first idea to the tiniest interaction.
I design it. I build it. I make it feel right.
01 / SELECTED WORK
Ideas, made real.
Different worlds.
The same attention to detail.
01Explore project 
02Explore project IDENTITY · WEB · CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
The App Chefs
A distinct personality for ambitious ideas.
03Explore project LANDING PAGE · INTERACTION · VIDEO
MyGardenSage
From a little curiosity to a new growing companion.
04Explore project APP · AI · PRODUCT DESIGN
GardenSage App
A photo. A question. A clearer next step.
05Explore project BRAND · DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
Alere Café
An identity built around the art of slowing down.
06Explore project PRODUCT · AI · REAL ESTATE
VestMap
From an address to an informed decision.
01 / 06SCROLL TO DISCOVER
A curious mind.
A hands-on maker.
DESIGNED WITH INTENTION. BUILT BY MARYL.A hands-on maker.
02 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE MAGIC
A designer’s eye.
A builder’s mind.
A curious soul.
I’m Maryl, a design technologist connecting product design, branding, and creative development.
For 13+ years, I’ve shaped digital experiences, founded Talexa, and co-founded The App Chefs. Today, I bring that same care to how things look, work, and move.
01 /
Think it through.
Product strategy, user experience & design systems.
02 /
Make it distinct.
Brand identity, art direction & interface design.
03 /
Bring it to life.
Creative development, motion & interaction.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
A little clarity.
Do you offer custom design and development?
Yes. I design and build custom products end to end, from brand and UX/UI to a production-ready front-end. Because I pair with AI (Claude Code and Codex), I move from concept to shipped much faster than a traditional design-then-dev handoff.
What kind of clients do you usually work with?
Founders, startups, and small teams who want something thoughtful and distinctive: SaaS products, brands, and e-commerce. Through The App Chefs I’ve partnered with everyone from early-stage founders to established brands.
How do you usually start a new project?
We start with discovery: understanding your users, goals, and constraints. From there I frame a clear direction, then move into design, build, and launch, always in small, reviewable steps so you’re never in the dark.
How do we communicate during the project?
Whatever works best for you, but I lean on an Agile rhythm with regular check-ins and shared progress, so feedback is easy and the work stays aligned with your vision.
Can you help define the scope if I’m not sure what I need?
Absolutely. A lot of the value is in shaping the idea. If you’re unsure, we’ll talk it through and I’ll help turn a fuzzy concept into a clear, buildable plan.