Carson Nakagawara

Education

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

B.S. Human Centered Design & Engineering

Minor: Data Science

Dean's LIst: Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2025, Winter 2025

Experience

TRAILFLOW HYDRATION – University of Washington

·        Designed a mobile app to help trail users locate water fountains along the Burke-Gilman Trail using user-centered research and Figma prototyping

·        Conducted field research and interviews to identify user needs, informing key features and user flows for improved trail utility

KID’S TEAM DESIGN – University of Washington

·        Collaborated with children (7-11 years old) as design partners to create new technologies, using methods such as cooperative inquiry, sticky note critiques, and prototyping with diverse materials

·        Partnered with organizations to develop and evaluate educational technologies tailored to children's needs

ADAPTABLE HOME PROJECT – University of Washington

·        Collaborated with a team to design an accessible, adaptable, and visually appealing home for clients with Multiple Sclerosis

·        Led planning for client interviews, research, and design pitch using a systematic, human-centered approach

Skills

Figma, HTML, CSS, Python, R Java, Tableau, Miro, Research

Leadership & Honors

• 2024 IFC Chapter Officer of the Year Award

• 2024 Vice President - University of Washington Alpha Delta Phi

• 2022 Captain - Ballard High School Varsity Baseball

• 2022 Captain - Ballard High School Varsity Basketball