Based in Massachusetts
Hi! I'm Laura Szumylo, a freelance UX Designer with a background in photography, who loves solving problems through visuals. I design modern and functional user-centric interfaces for web and mobile. My most recent projects are in the healthcare and fitness sectors. I look forward to meeting you and helping you to succeed in your design goals.
Freelance UX Designer
“I requested Laura as my mentor again for UX Academy! The highlight was our weekly chats which went beyond the curriculum, sometimes exploring industry trends, tips on how to approach clients for my projects, and hearing about the inspiring projects she's working on. Laura always challenged me to push my capstones a step further to stand out. Her in-depth constructive feedback encouraged me to see my designs from a fresh perspective with each iteration. When I’d get stuck with visual design (which happened a lot!), she offered great suggestions to get me back on track and feeling creative again. Thanks to Laura’s guidance and support, I left the program feeling confident in my new skills. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had her as my mentor twice!”
- Michelle H, UX Academy
“Laura was very patient and cared a lot about details. I think it was a good thing because I could know all these details thoroughly and that also pushed me to work harder. In addition, she was very willing to share her experiences of how she got into the industry and the things that I should be cautious about. I’m very glad to be able to work with her during this course!”
- Shelley W, UX Academy
“Laura was my mentor for the UX Academy Foundations course at Designlab. I truly don’t think I would have had such a great experience without her as my mentor. I appreciate that she didn’t just approve my work easily but gave thoughtful and detailed feedback that challenged me to improve my designs through multiple iterations. Laura was responsive and went above and beyond the expectations - I was well-supported throughout the course and after. More than halfway through the course, I worried whether design was the right path for me but Laura gave great advice on the reality of the field that made me feel much more comforted and confident in the direction that I want to take my career next. I could tell that she was invested in my success! Overall, I am very thankful that our paths crossed and I highly recommend Laura to anyone who has the opportunity to work with her!”
- Michelle H, UX Academy Foundations
“Laura is an amazing mentor! Very communicative and answers any questions promptly. Every session was productive and informative. She gives awesome feedback on your projects so you can improve and cares about your success.”
- Viviana S, UI Design
“Laura is a great mentor. She is very easy to talk to, but will challenge you in the best way. Laura is great at reviewing your work within a short period after you submit an assignment, which helps with improvement on future assignments.”
- Ashley S, UX Academy Foundations
“Very insightful and easy to talk to. Laura will challenge you in the best ways possible.”
- Lily S, Design 101
