Hi there! My name is Carla

UX Designer, Researcher & Collaborator

I’m a thoughtful problem solver who loves to create meaningful experiences that make a human connection.

I’m an avid outdoor enthusiast and dog lover, I wanted to create an app specifically dedicated to helping hikers find dog-friendly hikes, and accompanying helpful information.

An app to find dog-friendly outdoor trails.

Figma does not currently have a native spell-check option. As a user, I wanted to envision how this feature would work and where it would be located.

Envisioning a native Spell Check capability within Figma

My very good friend, Rebecca, owns a mental health therapy practice. I designed the website with the intent to provide important information as quickly as possible for those seeking treatment.

A mental health website to provide timely and helpful information.

As a cycling lover, I know how inconvenient and difficult it can be to find reasonably-priced, high-quality clothing. I designed this website to make shopping for cycling clothing a quick and easy process.

An E-Commerce clothing website for mountain and road cyclists.

In order to make the app more accessible for users, I prefer a design with a QR Code, and Apple and Facebook connectivity options added, as well as colors that are more inline with UTA’s other brand colors.

A re-design of the current Utah Transit Authority GoRide app

If a user has inadvertently indicated they’re done exercising, this option would allow for the user to continue to exercise, rather than the workout being done.

Adding an option to continue exercising on Apple Watch Workout

I utilize Altabank for my banking needs. While the bank provides a great financial service, I do not like the aesthetics and some aspects of the user experience, so I set out to update the app, as I’d like it to appear and function.

A re-design of Altabank’s app