Carmen McDonald
IxD/UX Designer, CDW
Carmen, often referred to as “Carm”, has had a love affair with all things design as early as she could remember. Formally trained in Architecture, she decided to take a few graphic arts and web programming classes and eventually transitioned into a Web/Graphic Design role within the marketing department of a small imaging company. As her career progressed, she found herself immersed in user experience and interaction design and currently supports IxD/UX design efforts for the Search & Product Data Excellence team at CDW.
Carm is well versed in designing multi-device interactions for a number of services and products as well delivery within an Agile/Scrum framework. With extensive experience in user research and testing, Carm is an advocate of implementing user-centered design principles and UX best practices. Throughout her career she has continuously mentored and taught at both the high school and graduate level in media studies and design technology.
In her spare time, when not taking on projects for her freelance design company 120RED, you can find Carm occasionally participating in running and crossfit activities, binging on Netflix and reality TV or reading a good mystery or romance novel.
Upcoming:
User Experience Design
In this course, students learn to build wireframes, implement best practices for common design patterns and analyze business goals from a user perspective.
Previously (14):
Intro to UX Design
This is an introduction to user experience design. Whether you understand the basics or have just heard the term, this interactive class explores the topic and how to learn more.
5 Times
User Experience Design
In this course, students learn to build wireframes, implement best practices for common design patterns and analyze business goals from a user perspective.
3 Times
Day in the Life of a UX Designer
Join us for a panel to learn more about the day-to-day challenges, joys & huge perks of being a UX Designer.
2 Times
Break Into UX Design
We will discuss the user experience and design thinking landscape, what the role entails, who makes a good user experience designer, and how you can transition into the field.
User Experience Design Bootcamp
Immerse yourself in a full day of user experience design fundamentals and walk away with an actual mobile prototype.
Introduction to User Experience (UX) Design: A Free Class
The goal of this class is to help students understand the basic principles of User Experience. Great UX design creates pleasure, fun, and even delight for users. Join us for an ove