Lizzie Capelin
About Lizzie Capelin
Lizzie Capelin is a Senior Product Designer specializing in Design Systems at Primer.io, where she leads the Goat design system. With a background in UX and UI design, she has worked with various companies including Kobalt Music and Vodafone, and has a strong educational foundation in digital media design.
Current Role at Primer
Lizzie Capelin serves as a Senior Product Designer specializing in Design Systems at Primer.io. In this role, she leads the Goat design system, focusing on achieving component perfection. Her work emphasizes the importance of design systems in product development, ensuring consistency and usability across various platforms. Since joining Primer in 2021, she has contributed significantly to the design community through her expertise and leadership.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to her current position, Lizzie Capelin held several design roles. She worked as a Product Designer at Kobalt Music from 2018 to 2020. Before that, she was a Senior Web Designer at Passion Digital Ltd. from 2016 to 2018 and a Web Designer at Totally Tech from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, she completed short-term contracts as a UI Designer at Tryzens and as a UX Designer at Vodafone, both in 2018.
Educational Background
Lizzie Capelin studied at the University of the Arts London from 2009 to 2011, focusing on Web Page, Digital/Multimedia, and Information Resources Design, and achieved a qualification in Digital Media Production. Prior to that, she attended City and Islington College from 2008 to 2009, where she earned a qualification in Digital Media Design. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in design principles and practices.
Design Community Contributions
Based in Cambridge, England, Lizzie Capelin actively contributes to the design community. Her strong passion for design systems is evident in her leadership role at Primer.io. She engages with peers and shares her knowledge, helping to advance the understanding and implementation of design systems in various projects.