Hi, I'm Cal.
I am a designer shaping products & services for delight, function, and community.
I am a designer shaping products & services for delight, function, and community.
About
I’m Cal — a Colorado-based designer. Most recently the Design Lead at LuckyTruck, where I grew the product and brand from early-stage startup to acquisition.
I am the founder of Design Good Works, envisioning impactful transformations for communities ready for change.
I am proud to have earned a Master's in UX & Brand at CU-Boulder along with using design and social science research practices in the Peace Corps-Mongolia.
From product design to strategic sketching, I connect the dots between people and problems to transform digital and physical platforms.
Experience
Product & Brand Designer
Design Good Works
February 2024 – today
Sr. Product Designer
LuckyTruck
February 2022 – July 2024
Product & Brand Designer
Stay Gold
September 2021 - September 2022
Designer
On Board Innovations
September 2018 - September 2021
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Testimonials
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Cal's ability to conduct thorough user research and iterate designs based on data and feedback was instrumental in shaping our projects.
Haseeb Khizar
VP of Engineering, LuckyTruck
The thread that connects leadership, collaboration, and flexibility is a commitment to others and an ability to be truly present in any given situation. That’s Cal.
Kaitlin Lewis
AmeriCorps
As a team leader Cal inspired trust and collaboration throughout our projects, leveraging his expertise and understanding to create innovative solutions that added immense value to both the client and the work delivered.
Mateo Juan Barroetavena
Stay Gold Design, Designer
In several instances working with Cal, he learned a new skill because no-one on the team knew how to accomplish what we needed.
Caleb Hammel
Sr. Product Designer, Spectrum
Cal was always very positive and energetic, and produced high-quality prototypes very quickly.
Amy Meng
Program Manager, U.S. Digital Response
Awesome projects start here
If you want to chat about a project or a job — send me an email at cbrackin@gmail.com. I can join a team, help design a website, design a digital product, craft a brand refresh, or work on a physical service or experience.
Currently based in Colorado — available for local or remote-friendly work.
