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Shayne La Rocque

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I am a User Experience Designer with expertise in interaction design, user research, and systems thinking.

About

I am a User Experience Designer with expertise in interaction design, user research, and systems thinking. I have a proven track record of improving user engagement and reducing operational overhead through human-centered design solutions. I specialize in creating intuitive digital experiences by combining design thinking with technical skills, ensuring usability and accessibility.

With experience working at District 3 and Concordia University, along with international study and research projects, I excel at collaborating with stakeholders and users to deliver impactful design systems, interfaces, and prototypes. My approach is user-driven and data-informed, aiming to enhance both business outcomes and user satisfaction.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

User Experience & Systems Designer · District 3Aug 2025 – Aug 2025

Led a complete UX redesign of District3.co, achieving a 45% increase in startup application clicks by engaging over 30 stakeholders in research. Designed and launched a bespoke room booking ecosystem interviewed 20+ users, saving $10,000 annually. Developed dashboards and automations to reduce administrative tasks by over 500 hours monthly. Established design systems for consistency across five digital touchpoints and conducted regular usability testing to refine designs.

Research Assistant – AI Edge Cases · Concordia UniversityJan 2025 – Aug 2025 · 8 mos

Explored ethical boundaries in AI via user testing with 40+ participants. Designed experimental interfaces to test user trust and AI interaction patterns. Contributed to exhibitions and panel presentations showcasing research findings and prototypes.

Web Developer – Art Matters Festival · Concordia UniversityMar 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

Conducted stakeholder interviews and created journey maps for 1,000+ festival attendees. Redesigned information architecture using card sorting sessions and delivered an accessible, mobile-first experience compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Systems, Data, & Automations Coordinator · District 3Oct 2023 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos
Alan Shepherd Summer Resident Consultant · Alan ShepherdAug 2022 – Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts · Concordia University2021 – 2024
Study Abroad for Interaction Design · Strate School of Design2024

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