Hi there! I am Carolina Beiertz, a service designer and user researcher with a strong background in visual design currently working as a consultant (contractor) at the Department of Work and Pensions.
I am a skilled creative problem solver, with an entrepreneurial spirit, and an incredible drive to make a positive impact in other people's lives through:
• human centred design
• good user research practices
• a user driven business strategy
• organisational design
• a great work culture
• and a good understanding of psychology of teams
Design blog: www.medium.com/@designdiscourse
Currently in the process of launching my podcast "The Everyday Maverick"
I am based in Manchester but I am flexible and willing to travel. Please get in touch if you're interested in working with me, or if you just want to have a cup of coffee and talk about design systems or life.
Other things I do:
• Portrait & Personal Brand Photographer: www.carolinabeiertzphotography.com
Projects
- Greenpeace #ClickClean CampaignI got approached by Greenpeace on Twitter and was asked to do a handmade typography unique piece for their #clickclean campaign. My response was this handmade typography piece made out of grass, twigs and flowers. My piece also got featured in a magazine and printed in a book called It's My Type as you can see below. More about the campaign: We love the internet, but did you know that huge parts of it are powered by dirty coal and nuclear energy? The data centers that store all our videos, pict
- Endless Possibilities Game for Venture Arts CharityUniversity Brief: design a campaign to raise awareness about the Venture Arts charity. Solution: along with my team mates was to create a game that challenged people's negative perception about disability by turning it into something positive. Inspiration: inspired by the viral and successful ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on social media.
Work history
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User Researcher / Service DesignerCo-op Digital
Manchester, United KingdomFreelance
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User Researcher (Contract)Department of Work and Pensions
- Manchester, United KingdomFull Time
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Skills
- Branding
- Corporate Identity
- Print Design
- Art Direction
- Websites
- Typography
- Animation
- Brand Design
- Logo Design
- Illustrator
- Indesign
- Photoshop
- Photography
Education
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Design LeadHyper Island
- Stockholm, Sweden
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BA(Hons) Graphic Design (Visual Communication & Motion Design)The University of Salford
- Manchester, United Kingdom
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