I’m Laura Travaglini, a Digital Humanist and UX/UI Designer with about three years of experience helping teams turn complex research and user insights into clear, accessible digital experiences. I work at the intersection of UX strategy, visual design, and hands-on prototyping—translating stakeholder needs into wireframes, interactive prototypes, and actionable development specs. Across research and industry collaborations (including Horizon Europe and national research projects), I lead design iterations, run stakeholder and user testing sessions, and refine products based on feedback. I also bring a strong technical and storytelling mindset—from information architecture and web accessibility (WCAG) to data/linked-data curiosity and digital media production—so my designs are both user-centered and grounded in real-world constraints.…

Laura Travaglini

I’m Laura Travaglini, a Digital Humanist and UX/UI Designer with about three years of experience helping teams turn complex research and user insights into clear, accessible digital experiences. I work at the intersection of UX strategy, visual design, and hands-on prototyping—translating stakeholder needs into wireframes, interactive prototypes, and actionable development specs. Across research and industry collaborations (including Horizon Europe and national research projects), I lead design iterations, run stakeholder and user testing sessions, and refine products based on feedback. I also bring a strong technical and storytelling mindset—from information architecture and web accessibility (WCAG) to data/linked-data curiosity and digital media production—so my designs are both user-centered and grounded in real-world constraints.…

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I’m Laura Travaglini, a Digital Humanist and UX/UI Designer with about three years of experience helping teams turn complex research and user insights into clear, accessible digital experiences. I work at the intersection of UX strategy, visual design, and hands-on prototyping—translating stakeholder needs into wireframes, interactive prototypes, and actionable development specs.

Across research and industry collaborations (including Horizon Europe and national research projects), I lead design iterations, run stakeholder and user testing sessions, and refine products based on feedback. I also bring a strong technical and storytelling mindset—from information architecture and web accessibility (WCAG) to data/linked-data curiosity and digital media production—so my designs are both user-centered and grounded in real-world constraints.

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Language

Italian
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English
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German
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Work Experience

Research Collaborator (Design Lead) at National Research Council of Italy (CNR ISPC)
May 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Design Lead for the CoDesign Tool (PERCEIVE Horizon Europe project) in collaboration with Fraunhofer IGD. Oversees web app design and development activities, manages design iterations, and coordinates cross-functional contributions to the product.
Freelance Designer at Self-Employed (Italy/Ireland, Remote)
May 1, 2026 - Present
Partner with marketing strategists to create custom visual assets, graphic design, and social media content aligned with client branding guidelines. Collaborate across needs and timelines to deliver usable, on-brand outputs, supporting campaign communication through design deliverables.
Research Fellow (UX/UI Design & Product Development; Brand & Digital Heritage Work) at National Research Council of Italy (CNR ISPC)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Led UX/UI design and product development for the CoDesign Tool, building reusable design assets and supporting interactive prototypes and testing. Designed full visual identities and brand manuals, developed reusable presentation templates, and created communications campaigns for major international research projects and conferences. Managed 3D asset modeling and photogrammetry workflows for digital heritage platforms, optimizing assets for web delivery. Produced academic and public-facing outputs including peer-reviewed writing and conference presentations.
Student Intern at Noho Ltd
April 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Supported event and exhibition planning and logistics; conducted qualitative research and 1:1 expert interviews; provided Italian/German translation support.
Student Intern at CNR ISPC
February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Researched virtual exhibition authoring tools and executed photogrammetry/3D survey campaigns in support of digital heritage workflows.
Student Intern at Federico Zeri Foundation
December 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
Cataloged physical and digital photographic assets; provided library and archive visitor front-desk assistance and guidance.

Education

Professional Master Diploma in UX/UI Design (Part-Time) at Talent Garden Rome and Milan, Italy
February 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Master’s Degree in Digital Humanities and Digital Knowledge (DHDK) at University of Bologna
November 1, 2020 - October 1, 2023
Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities (Modern Studies) at University of Bologna
October 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization

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