With ten years navigating complex digital landscapes, I've found that meaningful design isn't about surface beauty—it's about creating clarity from chaos.
Origin story
I've always lived at the intersection of different worlds. My background in art taught me to see beyond the obvious, my love of technology showed me what's possible, and my fascination with language helps me translate complex ideas into stories that resonate.
Over the past decade, I've enjoyed working across diverse industries, collaborating with teams to solve complex customer challenges through a human-centered design approach.
Approach
I'm obsessed with creating clarity, not by oversimplifying, but by revealing the natural patterns buried within complexity. My approach isn't about making things pretty, it's about making the complicated feel intuitive by removing what's unnecessary and highlighting what truly matters to the people using it.
Embracing curiosity and lifelong learning
Building bridges and fostering collaboration
I actively seek out opportunities to expand my skills and knowledge, whether it's through staying up-to-date on the latest technologies or collaborating with colleagues from different disciplines. I believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning within my team, encouraging everyone to explore new ideas and challenge themselves to grow.
What people are saying
“Lara is consistently using a customer-first mindset to democratize insights and data to drive successful outcomes through meaningful experiences. She adapts to changes with grace and a champion attitude while challenging the status quo to help us be at our best. She taps into her expertise and understanding of concepts to elevate and support the organizational vision.”
“Lara is the best of the best. Regarding design, she is absolutely one of the visionary leaders for the Customer User Experience at T-Mobile. She doesn’t just do what’s asked of her, she goes beyond by critically thinking about what would be best for the customer’s experience.”
“Being a woman in this field is challenging, yet to see you do it everyday and excel gives me hope. Because of Lara’s direct impact, I am where I am today standing in that UX Designer role just 11 months later stronger than ever equipped with the confidence, key skills and knowledge to break into this industry.”
“Lara has a great skill for asking the right questions—ones that challenge assumptions and push teams toward better, more thoughtful solutions. As a UX researcher, I especially valued how she ensured research was included as part of the redesign conversation, and that she used research insights to shape and refine designs in meaningful ways throughout the project.”
More about me
I live in Denver with my husband and our animals, Clementine the dog and Jimmy Pesto Jr. the cat.
I am an avid crafter which includes designing and creating cross-stitch art.
Originally from the Midwest, I am a huge Cleveland sports fan (yes, that includes the Browns).