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tl;dr

Lars Mackenzie is a user-centered designer, developer, and researcher with expertise in learning.

About

Hi, I'm Lars! I am a creative developer and strategist who works at the intersection of learning and technology. In my current role, I lead teams that create learning experiences for busy people who want to get better at their jobs. I use a lot of different tools toward this end: video, motion graphics, sound, code, text, and simulation. Everything I do is research-informed and user-centered.

Since 2014, I have also worked as a freelance web developer and user experience designer. I build websites from scratch that integrate with content management systems; redesign user experiences; and help clients reach audiences, tell their stories, and measure impact.

I am at my best when I am able to combine my research, creative, and technical skills. I especially love to work on projects that improve usability and accessibility.

Tools and Technologies

Some of my favorite things to build with.

  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Articulate Storyline
  • JavaScript
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • React
  • C#
  • SQL
  • GraphQL
  • Python
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • PHP