Hello! I’m Laura — a senior designer with a passion for beauty, simplicity, problem solving, and positive impact.

Featured work  ·  2018–2023

About me

I live and work in the Boston area. After graduating with a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design, I accepted a full time position in the field of museum exhibition design, thereby launching my career as an environmental graphic designer. I had the good fortune of spending the first 15+ years diving deep into science, health, and childhood development content to create captivating spaces and rich educational experiences for visitors of all ages.

In 2011, I pivoted to contracting work, taking on both nonprofit and for profit clients, primarily in the education and healthcare sectors. My curiosity and passion for design led to a wide range of projects: from digital and print marketing to branded signage, set dressing, and UI design. Then, in 2017 and 2018, I joined GBH, followed by Harvard Kennedy School. In both cases, I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with talented and diverse teams, working to elevate brand identities in the service of promoting and advancing their important missions.

My diverse skill set includes brand development, user interface design for software and web applications, and communication design for print and digital spaces. I have special interests in signage, set dressing, and interiors.

Designer at Harborway project site, looking over shoulder

Experience

GBH Educational Foundation

Senior Designer | Environment + UI Design

March 2017 – today

Harvard Kennedy School

Designer | Marketing and Communications

March 2018 – today

Laura King Design

Creative Strategist | Environment + UI Design

February 2011 – today

Services

Environmental design

UI web and software design

Design strategy

Print and digital design

Brand development

Selected clients

Harvard Kennedy School

GBH Educational Foundation

Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Morgan Scientific

Jeff Kennedy Associates

I’m always game to discuss new initiatives and unique challenges. Drop me an email anytime.

lking@laurakingdesign.com