Laura O'brien
About Laura O'brien
Laura O'Brien is a Senior Designer at DK Travel, Penguin Random House, based in London, United Kingdom. She has extensive experience in graphic design, having worked in various roles at Redwood - London agency, Oxford University Press, and as a freelance designer.
Current Position at DK Travel
Laura O'Brien is currently serving as a Senior Designer for DK Travel at Penguin Random House in London, United Kingdom. She has been with DK Travel since January 2018, where she plays a crucial role in designing engaging travel-related content.
Previous Experience at Redwood - London Agency
Prior to her current role, Laura worked at Redwood - London agency where she was part of the design team for Zoom-Zoom Magazine. She initially joined as a Designer from 2013 to 2015 before being promoted to Senior Designer from 2015 to 2018. During her tenure, Laura contributed to the design and visual direction of the magazine.
Work at Oxford University Press
Laura also has experience working at Oxford University Press. She started as an Assistant Designer from 2010 to 2012, where she gained critical skills in the publishing industry. She was later promoted to Designer and continued in that role from 2012 to 2013. Her responsibilities included creating educational and academic materials.
Freelance Graphic Design Experience
Laura has a significant background in freelance graphic design. She worked independently under the name Laura O'Brien Graphic Design from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she served as a Freelance Graphic Designer and Design Assistant at Barnardo’s from 2009 to 2010. These roles allowed her to develop versatility in various graphic design projects.
Educational Background in Graphic Design
Laura O'Brien studied Graphic Design at the University of the West of England, graduating with a 2:1 BA (Hons) in 2008. Prior to that, she completed Foundation Studies in Art and Design at the University of the Arts London from 2004 to 2005. Her early education includes A Levels and GCSEs from St Augustines Priory, and primary education at John Betts.