Lauren Ambielli
About Lauren Ambielli
Lauren Ambielli is a Product Design Manager who employs qualitative research methods to inform her design decisions. With expertise in various design tools and a strong focus on authenticity and inclusivity, she integrates design thinking and BPMN into her UX strategy.
Work at Submittable
Lauren Ambielli serves as the Product Design Manager at Submittable since 2021. In this role, she employs qualitative research methods, including ethnography and user interviews, to inform design decisions. Her focus on authenticity and inclusivity shapes the design practice at Submittable, ensuring that the user experience is approachable and user-centered.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Ambielli holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and French Studies from Scripps College, completed in 2014. She furthered her education with a Master of Science in Human Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington, which she completed in 2021. Additionally, she earned a Master of Arts in 19th Century Art History from the Courtauld Institute of Art, U. of London, in 2015. Her academic background supports her expertise in various design tools, including Sketch, Invision, Miro, Adobe CC, and Figma.
Background
Lauren Ambielli's professional background includes diverse roles in design and education. She worked as a French Language Tutor and Peer Mentor Team Leader at Scripps College. Her experience in design includes positions at Boeing as a UX/Product Designer, Wiser Solutions, Inc. as a Product Designer, and Provoke Solutions as a User Experience Designer. She also interned at the Royal Academy of Arts and the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, where she gained valuable insights into exhibitions and copywriting.
Design Approach and Methodology
Lauren Ambielli utilizes a unique design process that integrates her knowledge of art history with user experience design. She incorporates deep visual analysis and curatorial strategy into her UX design work. Her approach is informed by design thinking education and Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN), which she integrates into her UX strategy and delivery processes.
Professional Development
Lauren Ambielli has expanded her foundational UX toolbox through both industry practice and advanced academic study. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her diverse educational background and her application of qualitative research methods in her design work. This combination of experience and education enables her to create user-centered designs that reflect a deep understanding of user needs and behaviors.