Lisa Carter
About Lisa Carter
Lisa Carter is a Senior Product Designer specializing in Annotation Tools at Motional, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in user experience design and a Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University, she has contributed to various organizations in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Work at Motional
Currently, Lisa Carter holds the position of Senior Product Designer, Annotation Tools at Motional. She has been with the company since 2021, contributing to the development of machine learning products focused on annotation and data visualization software. Lisa engages in daily development activities with engineering and annotation teams, overcoming time zone challenges to ensure effective collaboration. She presents design and research findings during platform all-hands calls and moderates design reviews and workshops, sharing insights with a diverse audience.
Previous Experience
Before joining Motional, Lisa Carter accumulated diverse experience in user experience and product design. She worked as a User Experience Designer at Giant Eagle, Inc. for four months in 2021 and held a position as a UX Researcher at Google for three months in the same year. Additionally, she served as a User Experience Designer at Robots and Pencils from 2019 to 2021 and completed a Master's Capstone Project as a Product Designer at MedRespond in 2019. Earlier in her career, she interned as a User Experience Intern at Seegrid in 2018 and worked as a Junior Cognitive Systems Engineer at Resilient Cognitive Solutions from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Carter earned her Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Psychology and Human-Computer Interaction from the same institution. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in user experience design, cognitive systems, and interaction methodologies. This expertise is reflected in her work at Motional and her previous roles, where she has applied her knowledge to enhance user experiences and product functionality.
Community Involvement
Lisa actively contributes to the Pittsburgh UX community, particularly through her involvement with steelcityuxladies.com, which aims to support and promote women in user experience design. At Motional, she participates in employee resource group activities, fostering an inclusive workplace culture. Her engagement in local events and collaboration with artists and musicians in Pittsburgh further demonstrates her commitment to strengthening community ties and promoting the UX field.
Recognition and Personal Interests
Lisa Carter was named to the Pittsburgh Business Journal’s 30 under 30 list, highlighting her impact in the field of user experience design. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys local culture, including sandwiches from Primanti Bros, and has a fondness for the Pittsburgh Penguins. As a Northside native, she appreciates the local amusement park, Kennywood, and has a unique personal history, including her first job with a virtual reality firm and inspiration drawn from the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.