Lara Neich
About Lara Neich
Lara Neich is the Head of Product Design at Polarr, where she employs the design thinking process to enhance market fit. She has an extensive background in design, having held various roles in notable companies and studied at prestigious institutions.
Work at Polarr
Lara Neich has been with Polarr since 2021, currently serving as the Head of Product Design. In this role, she employs the design thinking process to achieve market fit through an iterative and non-linear workflow. Prior to her current position, she held various roles at Polarr, including Design Lead from 2018 to 2019 and Head of Design from 2019 to 2021. Her experience at Polarr spans over three years, during which she has contributed significantly to the company's design initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Lara Neich has a solid educational background in design. She earned a Bachelor of Design from UNSW Australia, studying from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she completed a User Experience Design course at General Assembly in 2016. Lara also studied at Pratt Institute, where she achieved an Introduction to Motion Graphics in 2016. Her academic qualifications support her expertise in product design and user experience.
Background
Lara Neich completed her early education at Central Coast Grammar School, where she studied subjects including Advanced English, Mathematics, and Ancient History, achieving her Higher School Certificate from 1994 to 2006. She began her professional career in design, with notable roles at various companies, including Consignd and Knot Standard, before joining Polarr.
Previous Work Experience
Before her tenure at Polarr, Lara Neich held several positions in design. She worked as a Creative Lead at Consignd for four months in 2013 and served as Design Manager at Knot Standard from 2013 to 2014. She continued her career at Knot Standard as a Senior Design Manager from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Lead Product Designer at Stash for five months in 2021 and as a Designer at Codename Tuesday from 2011 to 2012.
Personal Portfolio
Lara Neich maintains a personal portfolio that showcases her work and design projects. This portfolio can be accessed at www.laraneich.com, providing insight into her design philosophy and professional accomplishments.