I’m a BAP Product & Furniture Design student with a strong foundation in product and furniture design, UX/UI, and 3D design. I’m passionate about creating user-centred experiences that blend aesthetics, functionality, and innovation. My experience in visual merchandising and interior design sales has strengthened my understanding of user behaviour, spatial design, and brand storytelling. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and visualisation techniques, and I approach complex design challenges with a strategic, sustainable mindset and a collaborative problem-solving style.

Lara Mongaba

I’m a BAP Product & Furniture Design student with a strong foundation in product and furniture design, UX/UI, and 3D design. I’m passionate about creating user-centred experiences that blend aesthetics, functionality, and innovation. My experience in visual merchandising and interior design sales has strengthened my understanding of user behaviour, spatial design, and brand storytelling. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and visualisation techniques, and I approach complex design challenges with a strategic, sustainable mindset and a collaborative problem-solving style.

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I’m a BAP Product & Furniture Design student with a strong foundation in product and furniture design, UX/UI, and 3D design. I’m passionate about creating user-centred experiences that blend aesthetics, functionality, and innovation.

My experience in visual merchandising and interior design sales has strengthened my understanding of user behaviour, spatial design, and brand storytelling. I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and visualisation techniques, and I approach complex design challenges with a strategic, sustainable mindset and a collaborative problem-solving style.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Design Consultant at twentytwentyone London (assumed from context: 'twentytwentyone | Luxury Visual Merchandising Showroom Styling & Curation')
March 1, 2025 - Present
Curated and styled showroom displays for luxury furniture and interior design content. Liaised with company directors in reorganizing the showroom for new seasonal furniture collections and accessories. Developed and implemented creative styling themes and layouts aligned with brand identity and improved the in-store visual experience.
Design Consultant (Design work aligned with luxury visual merchandising and 3D design) at University of the Arts London (studio/academic role) / unspecified
March 1, 2025 - Present
Supported and delivered design consulting-style projects and styling/cad/visualization work through academic and freelance activities (based on resume wording).
Design Consultant
March 1, 2025 - Present
Provided design consultancy services for clients, assisting with layout planning and selecting furniture and finishes; ongoing engagement.
Interior Design Consultant / Showroom Stylist at BOConcept London
October 1, 2023 - March 2, 2024
Delivered customer-focused design consultation and showroom styling. Maintained a clean, attractive shop environment and monitored and replenished stock levels. Managed furniture and lighting orders from initial enquiry through to delivery and installation, ensuring polite and efficient communication with customers. Outlined client design objectives, translated briefs into conceptual and sketched design plans, and used computer applications to support design development. Promoted KPIs by optimizing store layout and appearance to match styling guidelines, supporting an improved in-store visual experience and increased footfall and revenue.
Showroom Stylist at OKA London
October 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Collaborated with marketing for visual displays aligned with promotional campaigns; reorganized showroom to showcase seasonal collections and accessories.
Operations & Visual Merchandising Assistant at OKA London (assumed from context: OKA London)
June 1, 2021 - March 31, 2023
Supported the visual merchandising and in-store presentation of furniture and accessories to align with promotional campaigns and the brand’s image. Helped conceptualize and create visually appealing display layouts for in-store showcasing of merchandise. Assisted with inventory operations by monitoring stock levels and replenishing inventory, and helped arrange transfers between warehouse and other premises. Coordinated with contracts and eCommerce teams to support store operations.
Operations & Visual Merchandising Assistant at BoConcept London
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2023
Assisted in showroom operations and visual merchandising, planning layouts, inventory control, and coordinating with Contracts and Ecommerce teams to ensure timely delivery and quality customer service.

Education

BA Product & Furniture Design at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design at University of the Arts London
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Cert HE in Architecture and Environmental Design at University of Westminster
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
BAP Product & Furniture Design at University of the Arts London
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
CertHE in Architecture and Environmental Design Level 3 UAL at University of Westminster
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2019
Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design at Haringey Sixth Form College
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021

Qualifications

CertHE in Architecture and Environmental Design
January 11, 2030 - April 14, 2026
UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
CertHE in Architecture and Environmental Design (Level 3 UAL)
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2019
Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Art & Design
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2021
BAP Product & Furniture Design
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods