Laura Lefurgey-Smith

Laura Lefurgey-Smith has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of design. Laura started their career as a Freelance Brand Strategy, Web Design, and Development professional for Author Rachelle Delaney, where they collaborated closely with the author to redesign their website. Laura then joined the David Suzuki Foundation as a Freelance Graphic and Web Designer, where they worked on various design projects and assisted with the Blue Dot campaign. Laura later joined the Vancouver TheatreSports League as a Graphic Designer, where they played a key role in rebranding and improving the company's artwork, signage, and corporate branding.

In 2016, Laura worked as a UX Designer for Briteweb, contributing to a website overhaul for KIPP.org by utilizing extensive research provided by the UX Strategists. Laura then joined RightMesh as a User Researcher and UX Designer, where they conducted user and market research, analyzed data, and designed offline apps to utilize the company's mesh networking technology.

Laura also had experience working as a UI Design Instructor for Red Academy, where they taught part-time and shared their knowledge and skills with aspiring designers. Laura further contributed to the industry by taking on roles as a Brand Strategy and UI Designer for Evok Innovations, where they developed brand strategies, marketing materials, and designed a responsive WordPress website for Metabolik Technologies.

Prior to their current role, Laura worked at Left Travel as the Lead Product Designer, collaborating closely with a product manager, data scientists, and engineers to improve the company's meta-travel websites. Laura also redesigned an internal data platform to enhance usability for the PPC team.

Currently, Laura is working as a Senior UX/UI Designer at ImageX, where they bring their expertise and skills to create user-centric and visually appealing designs.

Laura Lefurgey-Smith completed their Senior Management Certificate in New Media Design & Web Development from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2010-2011. Laura then pursued a Diploma in UX Design at RED Academy in 2016.