Ivy Rose Blackmore
If you clicked here, I guess that means you want to know more about me.
Gotcha.
Well, I’m a product designer and researcher currently working freelance in between full-time jobs. I’m experienced in enterprise app UI/UX design, dashboard design, user research, testing, etc.
I’m also an east-coaster. I grew up in New Brunswick, Canada, but moved to Ottawa to attend Carleton University, where I studied philosophy & cognitive science. I’ve stuck around in Ottawa since. It’s cozy.
I like tabletop RPGs, like Dungeons & Dragons. I’d call it super nerdy, but it’s actually kind of mainstream now! For a few years, I’ve been on-and-off working on my own tabletop RPG called Gothic World. If you’re interested, feel free to ask me and I’ll gladly talk your ear off about it!
I’m also big into cooking! I love making simple but technical dishes, like artisan bread, seafood paella, and pasta from scratch. Perfecting techniques that elevate simple ingredients to restaurant quality is extremely satisfying. And it produces some delicious food!
Here are some pictures of food I’ve cooked. Feel free to poke me if you'd like any of the recipes!

Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Homemade Pesto Pasta

Picked Beet Salad with Pears, Ground Cherries, Goat Cheese, and Maple-Candied Pecans

Mushroom Bruschetta with Lemon, Cherry Tomatoes, and Whipped Avocado Cream

Pre-Fermented 80% Biga Artisan Bread

Seafood Paella with Mussels and Shrimp (crunchy on the bottom like it should be!)

Herb-Brined Chicken Thigh with Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Autumn Veggies, and Baked Potato

Ramen with Mushrooms, Scallions, Soft-Boiled Egg, Nori, Breaded Soy Nuggets, and Lime

Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese with Italian Parsley and Pecorino Romano

Overnight 60% Whole Wheat Artisan Bread

Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Homemade Artisan Bread