Carla Benson

About Me

Carla smiling on front of a pink vertically striped background with floating cirlces

I'm Carla

After earning my BA in applied languages in 2019, I found myself at a crossroads regarding my career. The pandemic-induced downtime allowed me to explore different avenues. Despite feeling disconnected from my creative side since leaving school, I realized my passion for problem-solving and art. This led me to explore UX design and web development, where I could fuse creativity with analytical thinking. Through Udemy bootcamps and self-study, I secured admission to a master’s program at the University of Greenwich in Web Design and Content Planning. Moving from Ireland to London in September 2021 was a bold step, but I’ve embraced every moment!

Designing and coding both excite me, and I am capable of conducting user research to enhance my designs. Witnessing my creations come to life on the web brings me immense joy. Currently, I’m improving my skills in JavaScript and REACT through an online course.

When I’m not glued to a screen, you’ll find me sketching, exploring new places, practicing German and Spanish, or enjoying a refreshing jog. Let’s connect and explore more opportunities together! 😊

My Qualifications

MA Web Design

University of Greenwich, London
(2021-2022)
Distinction

BA Applied Languages

University of Limerick, Ireland
(2015-2019)
2.1 Honors degree. German, Spanish, & TESOL

My Skills

Adobe Illustrator

75%

Adobe Photoshop

50%

Wordpress CMS

75%

Responsive web design

85%

HTML 5

90%

CSS3

85%

JavaScript

60%

REACT

20%

PHP & MySQL

40%

Figma

90%

Want to get in touch?

If you have a project in mind and would like to discuss it, follow the link to my contact page. I would love to chat 🙂