James Carleton, Designer
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Manifesto
I believe technology should work for people. Our interactions with digital media should be rewarding not trying, educational not insulting, and intuitive not obtuse. I believe design is default, not an optional add-on, but good design is rare.
Experience
3/2011 to Present: Move, Inc
User Experience Designer
Part of the User Experience Design team for Move.com, Realtor.com, SeniorHousingNet.com, Moving.com and more. Sharpening my design skills, learning from fellow designers, and building valuable experience. Working with product managers, researchers and developers on a variety of feature/interaction/styling efforts for our sites.
1997 to Present: James Carleton Design / E&J Design
Designer -web, app, print, product
Web/Print/Product Designer for a variety of businesses and organizations.
Sold, managed, and delivered design services for solo and collaborative projects.
2010 to 2011: TinyPrints.com (a Shutterfly co.)
Front End Developer
Front End Developer for two booming e-commerce brands.
Programmed html/css for website re-brand, seasonal edits, SEO and marketing emails.
2005 to 2009: Thomas J. Carleton Architecture (aka Carleton Building Design)
Architectural Drafter/Project Manager/Print+Web Designer
Architectural Drafter/Designer at father’s design firm. Eventually ran the business solo.
Developed concepts, presentations, construction drawings, and print/web marketing.
2002 to 2005: exo Design
Industrial Designer/Print+Web Designer
Product/Web Designer for small consultancy which served big names and unknown entrepreneurs.
Managed team projects throughout the product development processes: idea to reality.
Created branding, product strategy, market research, concepts, 3D CAD and more.
Education
1998 to 2003: San Jose State University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Design
School of Art & Design 2000-2001 and 2001-2002
Violet Speddy Scholarship
Student Member of Industrial Design Society of America
IDSA Student Chapter Webmaster Officer 2001-2003
Coursework included product design, interaction design, and human factors
1996 to 1998: Hartnell College
Associates Degree in Art
Deans List Student 1996-1998
Graduated Cum Laude
Coursework included fine art, design and general education
Testimonials
“James is a professional who focuses well on project objectives and consistently delivers quality work.”
-Misha Young, Logic Design Works, Dec 2010
“I have used James's creative design on multiple occasions. His design...far exceeded my expectations and proved to me that there is value in using creative professionals. If you are looking for creativity and someone who is easy to work with, then James is definitely the person for you.”
-Trevor Zink, Omni Law Group, Dec 2010
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