Let Me Introduce Myself
I'm a User Experience Designer from Canada who has been designing products with users in mind since 2015. Most recently I worked as a User Experience Designer for Blackline Safety in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
I spot problems, things most people never notice – breaks in patterns, holes in logic, unexpected outcomes, and normalized friction points. I see them everywhere, at work, when I travel, or when I'm wandering through the grocery store searching for lemon juice. Whenever and wherever I see them I want to understand why. Why do all external doors in Iceland open inward? Why does a company list six different ways to contact them on their website? My curiosity pushes me to dig until I uncover the root of the problem. That’s when I switch over and become a class act problem solver, but the first part, the discovery phase, that’s what I live for.
If you’re curious and want to know more, feel free to message me on either Behance or LinkedIn, I'd be happy to chat!
A Few Kind Words…
“During Cara’s time at Blackline, she proved herself a dedicated and thoughtful employee. Cara is well liked by her coworkers and a pleasure to have on the design team. She has a keen eye for visual design and a is a clear communicator. Cara was receptive to feedback and worked to improve herself and her design skills. I wish her all the best and look forward to seeing how her career develops.”
Phil Benson | Director of User Experience | Blackline Safety
“Cara’s team members enjoyed having her around. Her pleasant demeanor, kindness, and willingness to collaborate were of benefit to everyone she worked with.”
Martha Boulianne | Manager, UX Design | Blackline Safety
“I can comfortably say, that without Cara, the Wood Automotive Group would not have the digital presence it has today. Cara is prompt, energetic and above all, professional. Cara has been able to lead and manage all projects put before her. [...] Cara is a fantastic team player and would be an asset to any organization.”
Daniel James | Information Technology Manager | Wood Automotive Group
“Cara and I have worked together for two years. [...] Throughout that time, she consistently demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, ability, and a strong work ethic. Cara has done a tremendous job. The challenges she faced were significant at both the technical and human levels. [...] Cara is innovative and collaborative. She grasps concepts quickly and is always a pleasure to work with.”
Shael Gelfand | Principal | Peak Communicators (Alberta) Ltd.
“Cara possesses the rare ability to transform a complicated requirement into a simple and enjoyable user experience. While she is a very talented designer, what I appreciated most about Cara was how great she was to work with. In a position where she often had to deal with strong and conflicting opinions, she never took any criticisms personally or acted defensively towards her work. She listened closely to the feedback and responded appropriately. She always maintained a positive attitude and was a pleasure to work with.”
Scott Flinders | Project Manager | FamilySearch
“Cara worked and communicated with the team very well. She was respectful of our experience, and listened carefully to our feedback, yet was not afraid to present her own ideas and point of view.”
Paul Thomas | Senior Software Developer | FamilySearch
My Experience
User Experience (UX) Designer
Blackline Safety
2019-2021 (1 year 9 months)
blacklinesafey.com
Web Designer
The Wood Automotive Group
2017-2019 (2 years 2 months)
woodauto.ca
User Experience (UX) Designer
FamilySearch
2016 (1 year)
familysearch.com
Student Designer
BYU-I Curriculum Development
2015 (4 months)
byui.edu