Marissa Dickson

Hello! I am a multidisciplinary visual designer practiced in creating interactive digital experiences, collaborating with illustrators to produce compelling visual stories, and designing article graphics that make complex topics digestible. I am currently working full-time at Vox Media on branded written content and am based in Austin, TX.

Contact me with inquiries, opportunities, or collaborations!

Select Clients:
Lufthansa
Rocket Mortgage
Macy’s
Ralph Lauren
Sephora
Diageo


ARTICLE GRAPHICS

Lede graphics created for articles and content hubs on The Cut, The Verge, Vox.com, Thrillist, and Popsugar.  

  • ⬤ Photo illustration
  • ⬤ Collage
  • ⬤ Typography


2023—2025



EXPERIENTIAL DESIGN

Interactive written content created with Ceros.

⬤ User interface design


2024

The Year, Explained

This collaboration between Vox Creative and The Explainer Studio presents data-informed insights into 2024 gathered by The Explainer Studio in the form of expert storytelling, data visualization, and photo illustration. 

◯ Data visualization
◯ Photo illustration



2025

“Main Traveler Energy” Microsite
Client: Lufthansa
Site: maintravelerenergy.com

This microsite houses a collection of custom interactive articles and talent-led videos created for German luxury airline Lufthansa. Users choose a travel personality type from a navigation bar inspired by flight information display screens, and are then served groups of content that most align with their “Main Traveler Energy.”



ART DIRECTION

I frequently collaborate with illustrators by developing and delineating visual concepts and creating style guides to bring written content to life.

⬤ Concept development


2023

Found Your Dream Home? Here's How to Decide If You're Ready to Make an Offer

Client: Rocket Mortage
Illustrations:  Sara Andreasson
Site: Popsugar

In another installment for Rocket Mortgage, prospective homebuyers are guided through a custom-designed interactive quiz that evaluates their purchasing readiness. Leaning into the titular concept of the “dream home”, the visuals utilize fantasy and fairytale-inspired motifs to communicate homebuyer preparedness.

◯ Interactive Design  





MOTION DESIGN

Animated lede graphics created for The Cut.

⬤ Animation


2024—2025