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Hi, I'm Caila

Hey, I’m Caila - a UX/UI and web designer who made the jump from marketing to design. After 8 years in the marketing world (and 5 years designing along the way), I realized what I loved most was building digital experiences that actually work. Now I’m focused on user-centered design that feels good, functions well, and gets results.

Hi, I'm Caila

Hey, I’m Caila—a UX/UI and web designer who made the jump from marketing to design. After 8 years in the marketing world (and 5 years designing along the way), I realized what I loved most was building digital experiences that actually work. Now I’m focused on user-centered design that feels good, functions well, and gets results.

Here’s a Little More About My Background

Bridging Strategy and Design to Create Digital Experiences That Make Sense


I specialize in crafting thoughtful digital experiences that blend marketing insight with intuitive design. With a background spanning UX design, creative direction, and digital strategy, I’ve worked across agencies, startups, and freelance roles to bring websites and brands to life. Over the years, I’ve created everything from landing pages and wireframes to motion graphics and full website designs - all with the goal of sparking user action and building connection.

My approach is shaped by 8 years in marketing and 5 years designing: understanding user journeys, solving for funnel drop-offs, and designing with intent. I love building things that not only look good but make sense - products that help people get where they need to go, faster.

More recently, I’ve focused my attention on UX/UI - building case studies, refining my prototyping skills, and learning everything I can about accessibility, user testing, and human-centered design. What drives me is simple: making digital experiences that feel effortless, inclusive, and just…work.

UX/UI & Web Design

A collection of UX and Web Design Project

  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • CMS Implementation
  • Persona Development
  • User Flows & Journey Mapping
  • Responsive Web Design

Branding & Graphics

A collection of Graphic and Video Projects.

  • Logo & Brand Development
  • Website Design
  • Marketing Collateral
  • Video Production & Editing
  • Motion Graphics

Digital Marketing

A collection of Digital Marketing Projects

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Pay-Per-Click
  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Conversion Rate Optimization

UX/UI & Web Design

A collection of UX. & Web Projects

  • Wireframing & Prototyping
  • CMS Implementation
  • Persona Development
  • User Flows & Journey Mapping
  • Responsive Web Design

Branding & Graphics

A collection of Branding & Graphics Projects

  • Logo & Brand Development
  • Website Design
  • Marketing Collateral
  • Video Production & Editing
  • Motion Graphics

Digital Marketing

A collection of Digital Marketing Projects

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Pay-Per-Click
  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
Experience

Where I've Been
(And What I've Built Along the Way)

About Me

Blending Curiosity, Creativity & Conversion

Over the past 8 years, I’ve blended design, storytelling, and strategy to bring brands to life. Now, I channel that experience into crafting websites and digital products that feel effortless to use, look beautiful, and serve a clear purpose.

UX/UI Design

75%

Web Design & Strategy

85%

Digital Marketing

80%

Branding & Visual Design

82%

Content & Storytelling

70%
Freelancing [2018-Present]

Web, Marketing & UX Projects

Marr Media [2024-2025]

Account Manager

Sayvee Creative [2022-2024]

Project Manager

SalonScale [2018-2022]

Multi-Media Marketing Manager

Marr Media [2024-2025]

Account Manager

Sayvee Creative [2022-2024]

Project Manager

SalonScale [2018-2022]

Multi-Media Marketing Manager

Freelancing [2018-Present]

Web, Marketing & UX Projects

Marr Media [2024-2025]

Account Manager

Sayvee Creative [2022-2024]

Project Manager

SalonScale [2018-2022]
Multi-Media Marketing Manager
Freelancing [2018-Present]
Web, Marketing & UX Projects
My Qualifications

Education

British Columbia Institute of Technology [In Progress - 2025]

User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design Associate Certificate

Focused on designing intuitive, user-centered digital experiences from strategy to execution.

Courses Include:
UI/UX Strategy I & II – user research, journey mapping, accessibility principles
Information Architecture – hierarchy, sitemaps, navigation systems
Prototyping Tools – building responsive mockups in Figma
Digital Portfolio Development – curating case studies, storytelling through design
Graphic Design Tools – Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for visual UI components

University of Saskatcehwan [2012-2016]

Bachelor of Commerce

Developed a strong foundation in business strategy, branding, and consumer behavior that now informs UX thinking.

Relevant Coursework:
Integrated Marketing Communication & Consumer Behaviour – informed storytelling and visual hierarchy
Marketing Strategy & Retail Marketing – conversion flows, user decision-making
Marketing & Popular Culture – cultural cues in design and messaging
Digital Communication Design – intro to layout, design principles, and storytelling across digital channels

Medicine Hat College [2011-2012]

Visual Communications

Drawing & Visual Composition
Intro to Art History & Creative Thinking
Adobe Suite Basics (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
2D/3D Design & Layout Principles

Contact Me

Let's build something incredible together

Contact Me

Let's build something incredible together