Alex Blue
About Alex Blue
Alex Blue is the Director of Product Design at Carta, where he focuses on creating user-centered design solutions. He has a diverse background in design, having worked at notable companies such as Amazon and Targeted Growth, and holds a BFA in Industrial Design from the Rhode Island School of Design.
Current Role at Carta
Alex Blue serves as the Director of Product Design at Carta, a position held since 2020. In this role, Alex focuses on creating user-centered design solutions that align with Carta's mission to democratize equity distribution. Alex's responsibilities include leading design initiatives and enhancing the user experience across Carta's products. The role leverages Alex's extensive background in interaction design to develop intuitive interfaces that meet user needs.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to joining Carta, Alex Blue accumulated significant experience in various design roles. From 2008 to 2010, Alex worked as a Design Consultant at Targeted Growth. Following this, Alex served as a UX/Web Design Consultant at the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce for 11 months in 2009 to 2010. Alex also spent eight years at Amazon as a UX Manager from 2012 to 2020, where the focus was on user experience and design strategy.
Education and Expertise
Alex Blue studied at the Rhode Island School of Design, achieving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from 2004 to 2008. This educational background laid the foundation for Alex's diverse skill set in design communication and interaction design. Alex's expertise includes conveying complex design concepts effectively and creating user-focused design solutions.
Background in Design Internships
Alex Blue began gaining practical experience in design through internships. Notably, Alex worked as a UX/Design Intern at Tellart LLC from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, Alex was a Contracted Designer at Ximedica for three months in 2007. These early experiences contributed to Alex's development in the field of design and user experience.
Long-term Role at Blue Knives
From 2010 to 2020, Alex Blue held a design position at Blue Knives, where the focus was on various design projects over a decade. This long-term role allowed Alex to refine design skills and contribute to multiple initiatives within the company, further enhancing expertise in the design field.