Laura Blanchard
About Laura Blanchard
Laura Blanchard is the Head of Design and Partner at Blink, with a career spanning nearly 30 years in user experience design, product development, and more.
Current Role at Blink
Laura Blanchard currently holds the position of Head Of Design and Partner at Blink. Her tenure began in 2018. In this role, she is responsible for leading design initiatives and partnering in the strategic direction of the company.
Past Positions and Experience
Laura Blanchard has an extensive career history with various notable companies. She served as a Design Instructor at Cornish College of the Arts from 2018 to 2019. She was the Principal at BLAMO Corps from 2015 to 2018 and the Design Director at Blink Interactive from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she held the position of SR UX Designer at Amazon from 2011 to 2013 and Product Design Lead at Microsoft Corporation from 2006 to 2010. Her earlier roles include Owner at Put On the Dog, Design Director at Sonicnet, Senior Designer at Starwave Corporation, and Advertising Production Director at The Stranger.
Education and Academic Background
Laura Blanchard received her BA in French Language & Literature from the University of Michigan. She also holds an MA in Photography from Columbia College Chicago. These academic achievements have equipped her with a strong foundation in both language and visual arts.
Awards and Recognitions
Laura Blanchard has been recognized for her outstanding work in design by several prestigious organizations. Her accolades include awards from Communication Arts, South-by-Southwest (SXSW), and ID Magazine. These honors highlight her contributions to the fields of design and user experience.
Specializations and Skills
Laura Blanchard specializes in crafting user experiences that are inspired by alternative popular culture visual styles. She has a proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high design standards. Her skills include energizing and inspiring design teams to achieve exceptional work, and she is known for her ability to create high-quality interactive experiences that are both functional and enjoyable.
Career Spanning Multiple Industries
With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Laura Blanchard has applied her expertise across various industries including photography, radio, printed publication, product development, and user experience design. Her early career in Chicago involved training corporate executives in computer use and pioneering digital media for the underground music scene.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional achievements, Laura Blanchard enjoys keeping up with pop culture, indulging in culinary activities, and going on adventures with her family. These personal interests reflect her dynamic and well-rounded personality.