Resume

I am Laura, a curious Designer and Illustrator with an eye for detail and I work with clients from all over the world on projects ranging from digital design, UX/UI design, print design, branding, illustration and concept art.
I have six years of working experience in the creative industry, working on projects both in-house for established brands as well as in an agency for various clients and startups.
Passionate about bringing stories to life and impactful, user-friendly solutions.
Always curious to learn something new. ✨

Languages	German, English
Location	Bonn, Germany Open to relocate and/or work remotely
Mail	lauravogeldesign@gmail.com

Professional Experience

07/2023–present	Graphic Designer Graphitecture edition & book
02/2023–present	Freelance Designer & Illustrator Laura Vogel Design
11/2021–04/2022	Graphic Designer & Art Director NeueWelt Creative Agency
02/2020–10/2021	Graphic Designer VERPOORTEN GmbH & Co. KG
07/2017–02/2020	Media Designer Digital & Print Apprenticeship VERPOORTEN GmbH & Co. KG

Education & Certificates

07/2022–12/2022	User Experience Design Certificate Careerfoundry 872 hours practical & theoretical program including: UX Research, Prototyping, Testing
05/2022	Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Rishikesh Yoga Association, India 200 hours multi style training including asana, philosophy, anatomy, meditation, pranayama
10/2021–05/2022	Web Development TechLabs Project based online training in FrontEnd WebDevelopment with a team, using HTML & CSS
07/2017–02/2020	Media Designer Digital & Print Certificate Heinrich-Hertz College of Europe, Germany
06/2015	High School Certificate (Abitur) IGS Bonn/Beuel, Germany

Volunteer Experience

4/2024–5/2024	Language Café in Tokyo, Japan English & German Practicing with Japanese guests
02/2023–04/2024	Volunteering in New Zealand Food preparation, helping on local markets, gardening, painting
11/2023–01/2024	Volunteering in Australia <I>Vegan cooking, hospitality, animal shelters, gardening
02/2023–04/2023	Housekeeping & Cooking Happy Buddha Yoga Retreats, Australia
08/2016–10/2016	Animal Care Taker & Tourist Guide Lanta Animal Welfare, Thailand
09/2015–06/2016	Federal Voluntary Service Pharmacy Uniklinik Bonn, Germany

Software Tool Belt

Figma
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Lightroom
Premiere Pro
Dimension
MS Office
Adobe XD
ProCreate

Skills

UI & UX Design
Brand Design
Graphic Design
UX Research
User Interviews
Usability Testing
Prototyping
Wireframing
Sketching
Illustration
Basic HTML & CSS
Project Management
WordPress
Information Architecture
Retouching
Digital & Print Layout