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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.…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.

Shayne La Rocque

UX Designer, UI Designer, Web Developer, +2

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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.…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.

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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.

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Work Experience

User Experience & Systems Designer at District 3

August 31, 2025 - August 5, 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.

Systems, Data, & Automations Coordinator at District 3

October 1, 2023 - August 5, 2025

Transformed complex data into user-friendly visualizations through stakeholder interviews and card sorting. Designed collaborative Google Sheet interfaces improving task completion rates based on user testing. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to identify pain points and implement user-centered solutions.

Alan Shepherd Summer Resident Consultant at Alan Shepherd

August 31, 2022 - August 5, 2025

Applied Design Thinking to research challenges in Montreal's non-profit arts sector. Conducted street research and surveys with 20+ participants to validate problem-solution fit. Created journey maps and service blueprints to visualize operational pain points. Presented data-driven recommendations to C-suite executives.

Web Developer – Art Matters Festival at Concordia University

March 1, 2024 - August 5, 2025

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.

Research Assistant – AI Edge Cases at Concordia University

January 1, 2025 - August 5, 2025

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.