Lara Hughes

Lara Hughes is a seasoned design professional with a robust background in product design and user experience. Currently serving as Product Design Lead at The Kraft Heinz Company since September 2023, Lara has previously held various design roles at Apply Digital from December 2017 to August 2023, including Senior Product Designer and Product Designer, where a focus on building intuitive consumer and B2B products was emphasized. Experience also includes positions as UI Designer at Apply Digital and UX/UI Designer at Forge and Smith, contributing to a diverse client roster including brands such as Canada Goose, AGI, and the David Suzuki Foundation. A graduate in Creative Industries from QUT and holder of a Diploma in User Experience Design from RED Academy, Lara is dedicated to advocacy for accessibility and maintaining design consistency while ensuring alignment with business goals through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams.