About Me
Meet Mary-Ann Zykin
I am a designer and web developer based in Houston, Texas. I work with construction and industrial clients across the country, handling design projects from start to finish, whether that’s a website redesign, a new brand identity, an on-site photoshoot, or any combination. I went to the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford and graduated with a degree in Visual Communication Design in 2014, then worked as an in-house designer for several years before moving to independent practice in 2017. Since then, I’ve worked with businesses large and small to tell their story and showcase their work, culture, and people.
Outside of client work, I tend to collect hobbies. I grow vegetables and flowers in my backyard garden, I cook recipes from my growing collection of cookbooks, and I practice photography and vlogging. I love reading and learning, and am currently in the process of getting my comprehensive pilates teacher certification through Balanced Body.
I have a strong belief that creativity isn’t something you can optimize or outsource. You need to nurture it by staying curious, making things with your hands, and giving your brain the rest and room it needs to actually process and think. My hobbies are mostly analog, and I can’t help but feel like the world would be a better place if everyone slowed down a bit and remembered what it’s like to play.
Currently Pursuing:
Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Certification
I am currently working on getting comprehensively certified to teach pilates through Balanced Body. Pilates has played a major role in my life since 2014, and practicing consistently has helped me to overcome and avoid the damage that comes with a sedentary desk job.
There is nothing like a solid session to melt away your worries, bring you into the present moment, and move your body in ways that carry into everyday life. As I continue down the journey toward certification, I am practice teaching private clients in my home studio and I’m hoping to start teaching a studio class soon!
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