👋 Hi, I’m Cara Harpole — a UX Design Warrior

Design That Connects Web, Brand & Content with Purpose

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Still building, work in progress

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ABOUT ME

I’m a UX designer with a versatile skill set

I never set out to be a UX designer. My first love was art and designing spaces — I began as a fine arts major before shifting to business and later Architecture & Civil Engineering CAD, where I dreamed of creating sustainable, eco-friendly environments. Along the way, I also found a home in film. I studied video production, worked in editing, and spent time in the Air Force doing videography.

When I moved from New Orleans to Texas, I never imagined I’d end up in web and UX design. A friend asked me to help with a web project, and that was my first introduction to the world of user experience. It clicked — design wasn’t just about buildings or film anymore, it was about people, clarity, and how technology connects us.

I dove into bootcamps, projects, and consulting work, learning how to merge creativity with accessibility, research, and strategy. Today, I draw on all those layers of my past — the precision of CAD, the storytelling of film, the discipline of the Air Force — to create digital experiences that are intuitive, inclusive, and meaningful

A Few of My Favorite Projects

My portfolio reflects the wide range of projects I’ve taken on—from hands-on community initiatives like the Mockingbird Garden Walking Path Project and Habitat for Humanity builds, to digital-first explorations such as AI Teams collaboration concepts and the 30-Day AI Challenge on LinkedIn. Each project represents a different aspect of my approach: blending creativity, technology, and social impact to design meaningful experiences. Whether working on grassroots efforts or innovative digital challenges, I thrive in environments where I can adapt, problem-solve, and bring ideas to life across diverse contexts.