Charlotte De Klerk
About Charlotte De Klerk
Charlotte De Klerk is a UX Designer II at Blink and a Product Designer at UrbanSim, with over 8 years of experience in design and architecture.
Company
Charlotte De Klerk is currently working at UrbanSim in Seattle, Washington, as a Product Designer from 2023. Additionally, she holds the position of UX Designer II at Blink, also located in Seattle, starting from 2022.
Title
Charlotte De Klerk holds the title of UX Designer II at Blink. She is also a Product Designer at UrbanSim.
Education and Expertise
Charlotte De Klerk achieved a User Experience Design Professional Certificate from the University of Cape Town between 2020 and 2021. She holds a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) from the University of Cape Town from 2011 to 2013, and a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from the same institution, attained from 2007 to 2010. Her architectural background significantly enhances her capability to meet user needs and improve user experience through design.
Background
Charlotte De Klerk has a diverse professional background, having worked in various design roles across renowned firms. She worked at Olson Kundig in multiple positions including Lead Project Designer, Architectural Designer II, and Architectural Designer I between 2018 and 2022. She also gained experience as an Architectural Designer at Sutro Architects from 2015 to 2016, a Junior Architect at Thomas Leach Architects from 2013 to 2015, and as a Design Intern at MLB Architects (Pty) Ltd from 2010 to 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Achievements
Charlotte De Klerk led the design for a new scenario modeling B2B SaaS platform at UrbanSim, focusing on decision support tools that incorporate AI, data science, and data visualization. She has over 8 years of experience designing and leading projects with global companies like Google, HumanXity, Vacasa, One&Only, Big Sky Resort, Lone Mountain Land, and Idiom Wines. Her work spans partnerships with designers across the United States, Canada, and Southern Africa, providing her with a broad, international perspective.