Carson Tuttrup
ctuttrup.com | 608-334-6943 | c@ctuttrup.com | South Carolina
As a product designer based in Woodruff SC, I bring over 6 years of experience specializing in user-centered interface design. My expertise combines my background of Graphic Design with a robust UX focus, resulting in cohesive, multi-platform products. Recently, I've been working with smaller businesses to rejuvenate their online identity through web design, to continue my passion for turning algorithm-favored designs into people-favored ones.
Web Designer
GLS Lighting and Controls | Golden, CO | Feb 2022 - Jul 2023
Designed and implemented the a mobile-first multi-page website, utilizing PUG HTML and NPM to build a product not reliant on monthly subscriptions
Developed custom website functions, including contact forms, application forms, and a file request portal
Leveraged SEO techniques and strategically implemented product keywords to significantly boost website traffic from approximately 200 to 2,000 monthly visitors
Actively updated and maintained the website, conducting periodic bug fixes, researching and publishing bi-monthly product article spotlights, and updating product links
Assisted in various aspects of the company, including marketing, design, sales, and field installation of lighting products, showcasing versatility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
Product Designer Apprenticeship
Upperstudy Inc | Aurora, CO | Sept 2021 - Nov 2021
Utilized Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and proficiency in HTML and CSS to design product components and establish an ongoing asset library for a web-based startup company.
Developed responsive website designs for the company's webpage, leveraging Figma's built-in animation system to create interactive prototypes.
Collaborated closely with backend developers, providing guidance on design implementation aspects such as spacing, animation keyframes, color schemes, and functional elements.
Regularly engaged in feedback and revision cycles, meeting weekly with project leads to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with project objectives.
Jira Admin - Project Management Associate
Boston Scientific (Contracted) | Aurora, CO | Oct 2020 - Sept 2021
Organized and conducted user interviews on key project members to gain insights into technology improvements and create user persona profiles to identify key pain points
Assisted in developing and release planning a detailed back-end architecture flow in Jira to provide a more recent, categorized, and usable environment for over 100 users
Defined and created detailed user-centered work instructions to align teams on best practices
UX & AR Product Designer (Internship)
Praxik LLC | Minneapolis, MN | May 2018 - Aug 2018
Worked in collaboration with 4 other interns to completely create an augmented reality app for the Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) in just 11 weeks
Performed user testing by utilizing heavily researched methods in order to collect accurate user data and best fit our application to the target users
Head Graphic Designer
Career and Internship Services (UMN) | Minneapolis, MN | Sept 2016 - Jan 2020)
Marketed Career and Internship Services through logo branding, self-generated event posters, and fliers to properly advertise events - considering typography, visual hierarchy, and overall composition
Completed day-before promotional material for events connecting 40+ companies and 500+ students
Front-End Design
From Sketch to XD to Figma, I’ve spent many years building wireframes, prototypes, and animations for digital products. Websites, Mobile apps, web apps, and wearable technology interfaces are at the forefront of interest.
Content Editing
My BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has improved my product design flow with image creation and editing, compressing and readying files for web, and working with copyrighting for integrated and targeted content.
Project Management
In each role for the past three years, project management has been a key skillset alongside design. Keeping team members informed, establishing project deadlines, and organizing information architecture to ensure seamless communication.
Figma / Sketch / Adobe XD
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Ilustrator, InDesign, Lightroom)
Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, Trello
HTML, CSS, PUG, JS
Webflow
Framer
InVision
Notion
Google Suite
Carson Tuttrup
ctuttrup.com | 608-334-6943 | c@ctuttrup.com | South Carolina
As a product designer based in Woodruff SC, I bring over 6 years of experience specializing in user-centered interface design. My expertise combines my background of Graphic Design with a robust UX focus, resulting in cohesive, multi-platform products. Recently, I've been working with smaller businesses to rejuvenate their online identity through web design, to continue my passion for turning algorithm-favored designs into people-favored ones.
Web Designer
GLS Lighting and Controls | Golden, CO | Feb 2022 - Jul 2023
Designed and implemented the a mobile-first multi-page website, utilizing PUG HTML and NPM to build a product not reliant on monthly subscriptions
Developed custom website functions, including contact forms, application forms, and a file request portal
Leveraged SEO techniques and strategically implemented product keywords to significantly boost website traffic from approximately 200 to 2,000 monthly visitors
Actively updated and maintained the website, conducting periodic bug fixes, researching and publishing bi-monthly product article spotlights, and updating product links
Assisted in various aspects of the company, including marketing, design, sales, and field installation of lighting products, showcasing versatility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
Product Designer Apprenticeship
Upperstudy Inc | Aurora, CO | Sept 2021 - Nov 2021
Utilized Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and proficiency in HTML and CSS to design product components and establish an ongoing asset library for a web-based startup company.
Developed responsive website designs for the company's webpage, leveraging Figma's built-in animation system to create interactive prototypes.
Collaborated closely with backend developers, providing guidance on design implementation aspects such as spacing, animation keyframes, color schemes, and functional elements.
Regularly engaged in feedback and revision cycles, meeting weekly with project leads to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with project objectives.
Jira Admin - Project Management Associate
Boston Scientific (Contracted) | Aurora, CO | Oct 2020 - Sept 2021
Organized and conducted user interviews on key project members to gain insights into technology improvements and create user persona profiles to identify key pain points
Assisted in developing and release planning a detailed back-end architecture flow in Jira to provide a more recent, categorized, and usable environment for over 100 users
Defined and created detailed user-centered work instructions to align teams on best practices
UX & AR Product Designer (Internship)
Praxik LLC | Minneapolis, MN | May 2018 - Aug 2018
Worked in collaboration with 4 other interns to completely create an augmented reality app for the Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) in just 11 weeks
Performed user testing by utilizing heavily researched methods in order to collect accurate user data and best fit our application to the target users
Head Graphic Designer
Career and Internship Services (UMN) | Minneapolis, MN | Sept 2016 - Jan 2020)
Marketed Career and Internship Services through logo branding, self-generated event posters, and fliers to properly advertise events - considering typography, visual hierarchy, and overall composition
Completed day-before promotional material for events connecting 40+ companies and 500+ students
Front-End Design
From Sketch to XD to Figma, I’ve spent many years building wireframes, prototypes, and animations for digital products. Websites, Mobile apps, web apps, and wearable technology interfaces are at the forefront of interest.
Content Editing
My BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has improved my product design flow with image creation and editing, compressing and readying files for web, and working with copyrighting for integrated and targeted content.
Project Management
In each role for the past three years, project management has been a key skillset alongside design. Keeping team members informed, establishing project deadlines, and organizing information architecture to ensure seamless communication.
Figma / Sketch / Adobe XD
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Ilustrator, InDesign, Lightroom)
Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, Trello
HTML, CSS, PUG, JS
Webflow
Framer
InVision
Notion
Google Suite
Carson Tuttrup
ctuttrup.com | 608-334-6943 | c@ctuttrup.com | South Carolina
As a product designer based in Woodruff SC, I bring over 6 years of experience specializing in user-centered interface design. My expertise combines my background of Graphic Design with a robust UX focus, resulting in cohesive, multi-platform products. Recently, I've been working with smaller businesses to rejuvenate their online identity through web design, to continue my passion for turning algorithm-favored designs into people-favored ones.
Web Designer
GLS Lighting and Controls | Golden, CO | Feb 2022 - Jul 2023
Designed and implemented the a mobile-first multi-page website, utilizing PUG HTML and NPM to build a product not reliant on monthly subscriptions
Developed custom website functions, including contact forms, application forms, and a file request portal
Leveraged SEO techniques and strategically implemented product keywords to significantly boost website traffic from approximately 200 to 2,000 monthly visitors
Actively updated and maintained the website, conducting periodic bug fixes, researching and publishing bi-monthly product article spotlights, and updating product links
Assisted in various aspects of the company, including marketing, design, sales, and field installation of lighting products, showcasing versatility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment
Product Designer Apprenticeship
Upperstudy Inc | Aurora, CO | Sept 2021 - Nov 2021
Utilized Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and proficiency in HTML and CSS to design product components and establish an ongoing asset library for a web-based startup company.
Developed responsive website designs for the company's webpage, leveraging Figma's built-in animation system to create interactive prototypes.
Collaborated closely with backend developers, providing guidance on design implementation aspects such as spacing, animation keyframes, color schemes, and functional elements.
Regularly engaged in feedback and revision cycles, meeting weekly with project leads to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with project objectives.
Jira Admin - Project Management Associate
Boston Scientific (Contracted) | Aurora, CO | Oct 2020 - Sept 2021
Organized and conducted user interviews on key project members to gain insights into technology improvements and create user persona profiles to identify key pain points
Assisted in developing and release planning a detailed back-end architecture flow in Jira to provide a more recent, categorized, and usable environment for over 100 users
Defined and created detailed user-centered work instructions to align teams on best practices
UX & AR Product Designer (Internship)
Praxik LLC | Minneapolis, MN | May 2018 - Aug 2018
Worked in collaboration with 4 other interns to completely create an augmented reality app for the Science Museum of Minnesota (SMM) in just 11 weeks
Performed user testing by utilizing heavily researched methods in order to collect accurate user data and best fit our application to the target users
Head Graphic Designer
Career and Internship Services (UMN) | Minneapolis, MN | Sept 2016 - Jan 2020)
Marketed Career and Internship Services through logo branding, self-generated event posters, and fliers to properly advertise events - considering typography, visual hierarchy, and overall composition
Completed day-before promotional material for events connecting 40+ companies and 500+ students
Front-End Design
From Sketch to XD to Figma, I’ve spent many years building wireframes, prototypes, and animations for digital products. Websites, Mobile apps, web apps, and wearable technology interfaces are at the forefront of interest.
Content Editing
My BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has improved my product design flow with image creation and editing, compressing and readying files for web, and working with copyrighting for integrated and targeted content.
Project Management
In each role for the past three years, project management has been a key skillset alongside design. Keeping team members informed, establishing project deadlines, and organizing information architecture to ensure seamless communication.
Figma / Sketch / Adobe XD
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Ilustrator, InDesign, Lightroom)
Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, Trello
HTML, CSS, PUG, JS
Webflow
Framer
InVision
Notion
Google Suite