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I’m Laura Wied, a UX Designer based in greater Milwaukee.

I have Kimmy Schmidt-levels of optimism for the power of UX and fight design crimes with empathy. Thanks to YouTube, my library card, and tenacious curiosity, I can repair a typewriter, bake an authentic cheese soufflé, raise a hive of honeybees, and sew my own jeans . I also tell stories with words, pictures, and my hands.

Ultimately, I want to help others, solve problems, make new friends, and develop the Internet’s power for good – one effective interface at a time.

 

 

Say Hey

 

laurawiedhome@gmail.com

For a detailed career summary, visit LinkedIn:

 

 

What I use

 

Dry Wit
Collaboration
Neuroscience
UX Writing
Figma
Sketch
Adobe XD
InVision
Abstract
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Confluence

 

 

Hi-Fives

 

“Laura is a consummate professional and highly skilled UI/UX designer. Working with her at SelfieStyler, Inc. was a pleasure, and her attention to detail and her elevated wire-framing skills made my position as BA and designer much easier.”
PAUL SCOT AUGUST • Colleague at SelfieStyler

“I worked directly with Laura for 6 years at Boelter. I was immediately in awe of her talent and I believe I learned most of my real world design skills/rationale single handedly from her. She is a wonderful designer and creative director. She is also easy to talk to and one of the kindest people I know, which makes her a great teacher.”
EMILY THORNTON • Colleague at Boelter Companies

 

 

Education

 

BFA (Graphic Design)
UWM, Department Honors


 

Extracurriculars

 

Big Star: An Exhibition of Portraits of Famous People
Portrait Society Gallery

The Word It Book: Speak Up Presents a Gallery of Interpreted Words
Contributing designer

Guest instructor:
UWM Design Program

 

 

Fun Facts

 

I'm really into terrariums, rescue dogs, standup, Wisconsiny things, typewriters, and cursive. When I was 13, my ultimate life goal was to be a Muppeteer. (Still is, TBH)