I'm a Product Designer with 4+ years of experience crafting thoughtful, scalable digital experiences for consumer and lifestyle brands. I translate complex requirements into intuitive, visually refined interfaces—balancing strong UI craft with systems thinking and cross-functional collaboration. With a background in architecture, I bring structural clarity and precision to every product I design, shaping end-to-end user flows, contributing to design systems, and collaborating with product and engineering to deliver accessible, brand-aligned solutions.

Cara Bristow

I'm a Product Designer with 4+ years of experience crafting thoughtful, scalable digital experiences for consumer and lifestyle brands. I translate complex requirements into intuitive, visually refined interfaces—balancing strong UI craft with systems thinking and cross-functional collaboration. With a background in architecture, I bring structural clarity and precision to every product I design, shaping end-to-end user flows, contributing to design systems, and collaborating with product and engineering to deliver accessible, brand-aligned solutions.

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I’m a Product Designer with 4+ years of experience crafting thoughtful, scalable digital experiences for consumer and lifestyle brands. I translate complex requirements into intuitive, visually refined interfaces—balancing strong UI craft with systems thinking and cross-functional collaboration.

With a background in architecture, I bring structural clarity and precision to every product I design, shaping end-to-end user flows, contributing to design systems, and collaborating with product and engineering to deliver accessible, brand-aligned solutions.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Product Designer at Sommsation
February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2026
Led UI design across core digital product experiences, shaping end-to-end user flows from concept through high-fidelity implementation. Partnered with Product and Engineering to translate business requirements into intuitive, scalable interface solutions aligned with brand and user needs. Contributed to the evolution of the design system, establishing reusable components, visual standards, and interaction patterns to support platform consistency. Designed responsive web experiences and feature updates, ensuring usability, visual clarity, and alignment with overall product strategy. Produced high-fidelity prototypes and detailed specifications to support efficient engineering handoff and cross-functional alignment. Presented design concepts and rationale to internal stakeholders, incorporating feedback while maintaining strong interaction and visual standards.
Project Designer at Clayton Korte
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022
Contributed to the design and execution of large-scale architectural projects, collaborating within cross-disciplinary teams from strategy through final documentation. Coordinated with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to align design vision, technical requirements, and budget constraints. Produced detailed design documentation and presentation materials to clearly communicate concepts across teams and clients. Applied strong spatial and systems thinking to solve complex design challenges while maintaining aesthetic integrity and functional clarity. Managed multiple project timelines simultaneously, balancing creative exploration with technical precision and deadline-driven execution.

Education

Master of Architecture at University of Texas at Austin
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Design in Architecture at University of Florida
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
UX/UI Bootcamp at Avocademy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail