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

UX Strategy, Accessibility & Structured Web Evaluation 

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Still building, work in progress

Case Studies

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Young African American lady with long hair with large purse or grocery bag looks at product and reads label

Queen Pelican Cleaning Case Study

A multi-year UX study examining how eco-friendly cleaning services structure purchasing and quoting online. Beginning with competitive heuristic analysis using Nielsen’s 10 usability principles, the project evolved into 5+ years of longitudinal research tracking shifts in Austin’s eco-cleaning landscape. Usability testing with five participants informed key flow revisions, while full brand identity and packaging design completed the system.

queen pelican logo with pelican sitting on top of the crest shaped like a crown.
vera blinds branding, orange look 1/2 circle with vertical lines says vera blinds where design meeting innovation

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2025

Vera Blinds

A new blinds company needed a modern website to establish credibility and generate leads in a competitive market. The initial desktop-first design exposed mobile usability gaps, and the business had no reliable way to track traffic from social media or Google Ads. The solution delivered a responsive redesign with streamlined navigation and integrated analytics to support measurable growth across devices and channels.

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lady in her kitchen making a healthy meal she is on her phone

2021

Keto Me

Keto Me was a concept-driven wellness coaching app developed to differentiate within a saturated weight-loss market. The challenge involved translating business requirements, community features, and coach-based accountability into a structured digital platform. The solution included brand creation, app architecture, and a full UX design process from research to high-fidelity prototype

Keto Me coaching logo.  Looks like a call out.  avocado is in between Keto and Me. orange