Laura Hodson
About Laura Hodson
Laura Hodson serves as the Head of Design at Monsoon Consulting, bringing extensive experience in graphic design and UX/UI projects. Her educational background includes degrees and certifications from various institutions, and she has held multiple design roles over her career, including positions at Bold and Dara Creative.
Current Role at Monsoon Consulting
Laura Hodson serves as the Head of Design at Monsoon Consulting. She has held this position since 2018. In her role, she focuses on leading design initiatives and ensuring that projects align with best practices in usability and accessibility. Her experience in design and user experience positions her to drive innovative solutions within the company.
Previous Experience at Monsoon Consulting
Prior to her current role, Laura worked at Monsoon Consulting as the Lead Designer for a period of nine months in 2018. During this time, she contributed to various design projects, leveraging her extensive background in graphic design and user experience to enhance project outcomes.
Design Career Background
Laura Hodson has a diverse background in graphic design, having worked at several organizations. She was a Senior Graphic Designer at Dara Creative from 2007 to 2018, where she spent eleven years developing her design skills. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Graphic Designer at Bold from 2005 to 2007 and also took on freelance graphic design projects from 2004 to 2005.
Education and Training in Design
Laura has pursued extensive education in design and user experience. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Design and Visual Communications from Limerick Institute of Technology from 2003 to 2004. She also obtained a National Diploma in Design from the same institution between 2000 and 2003. Additionally, she completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Community Arts Education at the National College of Art & Design from 2009 to 2010. In 2015, she furthered her expertise by completing UX Foundation Training at UXtraining.com.
Expertise in UX/UI Design
Laura Hodson is an experienced designer with a strong focus on UX/UI projects. She stays informed about best practices in design, emphasizing usability and accessibility in her work. Her commitment to these principles enhances the effectiveness of her design solutions and contributes to user-centered outcomes.