Hi, I’m Lara 👋🏻
A design leader who solves problems with empathy and data.

I especially love leading DesignOps activities; supporting designers with what they need to solve user and business problems.

More about me

Working with me

2023 - Performance Award for Engagement
Digital Technology Solutions, University of Newcastle

2025 - Celebrating Excellence
Digital Design Tool Kit (Team Award)
University of Newcastle

“Your positive attitude, inspiring leadership style and commitment to our team is impressive. Thank you for setting such a positive example. ”

— Office the Chief Digital and Information Officer,
Digital Technology Solutions, University of Newcastle

“Lara’s advocacy gave me confidence to keep going when facing pushback and created space for service design and research to be taken seriously.”

— Retro comment from team member

Who I have worked with

  • University of Newcastle

    DesignOps | Design Leadership | Design Strategy

  • NSW Dept of Customer Service

    Content Design | UX | DesignOps

  • University of New South Wales

    UX | Content Design | Visual Design

  • Museums of History NSW

    Design Ops | UX | Content Design | Project Management

  • Rapsey Griffiths

    UX | UI | Digital Communications | Brand Strategy

  • Mental Health Coordinating Council

    UX | UI | Content Design | Co-Design Facilitation

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

    UX | UI | Content Design | Co-Design Facilitation

  • Pfizer | Lilly | AstraZeneca

    UX | UI | Product Design | Strategy

  • Cancer Council NSW

    Content Strategy | Service Design | Project Management