Iterations are imperative for architects, rolls of crossed out parchment paper
makes for one
solid design and or idea. Iterations are apart of every design phase. This is how I was trained
to think, and was expected to come to studio with 6 different iterations of the same idea.
I personally like to think a design is never finished.. and thats what makes ux design
brilliant, the ability to constantly change, improve and iterate in real time. buildings can be
edited with years of lead time. designing and executing through figma and coding... sounds more
feasible to me
an upcoming architect of the digital age–
hi! i'm cala
A multi-disciplinary designer focusing on Architecture, UI and UX design. Based in
Sydney,
NSW (AUS).
I approach UX through multiple channels;
(1) designing for impact,
(2) creating spacial experiences for people,
(3) oh.. and i just really like design and tech
about me
I approach UX through multiple channels; (1) designing for impact, (2) creating spacial experiences for people, (3) oh.. and i just really like design and tech
about me
cala @ la biennale di venezia
an introduction to myself (..and a half breakup letter to my architecture degree)
I’m an Australian multi-disciplinary designer focusing on Architecture, UI and UX design. Based in
Sydney, Australia.
Over the past 3 years I have been designing buildings and infrastructures made to stand the test of
time
which was fulled by my love to create spacial experiences for people. This is how I discovered the
UX
realm of designing for people and experience design.
A Third Culture Individual who grew up in Asia with its diverse culture and experiences, this
outlook
helped shape the designer, student and person I am today.
capabilities
adobe illustrator
adobe photoshop
adobe indesign
visual studio code
basic html, css, javascript
figma
autodesk autocad
skills
the architectural design process
qualitative interviews and user empathy
Qualitative interviews are the lemon laws of User Experience Design and
play a pivotal role, they allow us to always have the user in mind at all stages of R+D.
As a interviewer, I not only seek to understand, but also prioritise putting interviewees at ease, creating an approachable environment where they can freely share their insights and observe minute details (my friends actually despise how finicky I am sometimes :), in this context its a win for me).
During interviews, active listening is imperative, enabling to uncover nuanced user perspectives and refine design solutions that authentically address their needs and goals AT the end of the day, the customer is always right!
As a interviewer, I not only seek to understand, but also prioritise putting interviewees at ease, creating an approachable environment where they can freely share their insights and observe minute details (my friends actually despise how finicky I am sometimes :), in this context its a win for me).
During interviews, active listening is imperative, enabling to uncover nuanced user perspectives and refine design solutions that authentically address their needs and goals AT the end of the day, the customer is always right!
design, design, design!
As an architect, we build physical spaces. As a UX/UI designer, we
build
digital spaces.
both with a common denominator of create spacial experiences for users. Goes as follows:
understand your target user and listen to them which inevitably creates a vision around
their
needs.
One textbook i recived during my undergrad “Design. Think. Make. Break. Repeat”. is probably one of the only textbooks i have read front to back cover
One textbook i recived during my undergrad “Design. Think. Make. Break. Repeat”. is probably one of the only textbooks i have read front to back cover
ux skills
Figma
FigJam
Miro
VS Code
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Indesign
Adobe Acrobat
selected works
user experience design
health.gov.au redesign
Using ux user research and AUSPOST neighbourhood welcoming service as a building block to create immersive and educated communities
user experience design
health.gov.au redesign
Using ux user research and AUSPOST neighbourhood welcoming service as a building block to create immersive and educated communities
user experience design
health.gov.au redesign
Using ux user research and AUSPOST neighbourhood welcoming service as a building block to create immersive and educated communities
I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal
people of the Eora nation, who are the
traditional custodians of the land we meet
on today.
I would also like to pay my respects to all Elders past and present, and to the children of today who are the Elders of the future.
I would also like to pay my respects to all Elders past and present, and to the children of today who are the Elders of the future.
© 2024 CALA BARRETT