Creative UX and web designer with experience developing digital experiences, websites, and content strategies for startups, nonprofits, and small businesses. I specialize in building clear, user-centered interfaces and guiding organizations through launches using research, prototyping, and iterative design. My background spans UX design, content strategy, video production, and web development support, allowing me to work across both creative and technical teams to deliver cohesive results.

I advocate for accessibility-aware and inclusive design, integrating usability and WCAG/ARIA best practices into layouts, content structure, and user flows. To support consistent quality, I created a proprietary website evaluation system—CEWQI (Cara’s Extensive Web Quality Index)—to assess usability, clarity, accessibility awareness, and performance. My approach blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution to improve user engagement and business outcomes.

sI have led and contributed to projects in workforce development, education, e-commerce, community initiatives, and professional services.

My work includes website redesigns, legacy site preservation, brand storytelling, and educational or outreach media for :

• Askadinya Designs – www.askadinyalaunch.com (In development)
  My consulting brand focused on ADA-compliant websites and digital strategy.

• Vera Blinds – www.verablinds.com
  One of my latest client websites, designed for clarity, balance, and accessibility.

• Tex Star Biz – www.texstarbiz.com
  A Texas business directory  which showcase local professionals and small businesses.
  (In development)

• UX Design Warrior – www.uxdesignwarrior.com (In development)
  My UX portfolio focused on user-centered, inclusive digital design.

• Dr. Qusay Hussein (Legacy Site & Cartoon Page) – https://www.qusayhussein.org/cartoon/ — Accessible storytelling highlighting Dr. Qusay’s achievements as a blind refugee, scholar, and disability-rights advocate.
• LinkedIn Tech Newsletter – Cara Harpole on LinkedIn
  I regularly share insights through my LinkedIn newsletter, “The Process: Me & The Machine,” covering accessibility, design strategy, and the intersection of creativity and technology.

Skilled in Figma, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Vyond, and AI tools, I combine creativity with systems thinking to build digital solutions that are both visually compelling and highly functional. I am committed to modern, inclusive, and strategic design that supports business growth and meaningful user experiences.

✔   Springboard – UX Design & Research Program
✔   Vets in Tech – Web Development Foundations
✔   Austin Community College – Architecture & Engineering CAD
✔   University of New Orleans – B.A. in Film, Theatre & Communication