I am a senior graphic designer and art director with extensive experience in publication and editorial design, having worked for various London publishing houses and corporate agencies since 2008 before setting up Mingo Mingo Studio in 2016. Visual arts and design are central to my life, and I am the lead designer at the hyper-local Get Hastings magazine, which celebrates local people’s stories through excellent journalism and design. Beyond my professional work, I have co-run contemporary art galleries since 2011, which gives me the opportunity to work with a wonderful variety of artists – inspiring my concepts and designs every day. My passion is for print, though I’m confident with producing digital work as well. I primarily use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Laura Mingozzi-Marsh

I am a senior graphic designer and art director with extensive experience in publication and editorial design, having worked for various London publishing houses and corporate agencies since 2008 before setting up Mingo Mingo Studio in 2016. Visual arts and design are central to my life, and I am the lead designer at the hyper-local Get Hastings magazine, which celebrates local people’s stories through excellent journalism and design. Beyond my professional work, I have co-run contemporary art galleries since 2011, which gives me the opportunity to work with a wonderful variety of artists – inspiring my concepts and designs every day. My passion is for print, though I’m confident with producing digital work as well. I primarily use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Available to hire

I am a senior graphic designer and art director with extensive experience in publication and editorial design, having worked for various London publishing houses and corporate agencies since 2008 before setting up Mingo Mingo Studio in 2016. Visual arts and design are central to my life, and I am the lead designer at the hyper-local Get Hastings magazine, which celebrates local people’s stories through excellent journalism and design.

Beyond my professional work, I have co-run contemporary art galleries since 2011, which gives me the opportunity to work with a wonderful variety of artists – inspiring my concepts and designs every day. My passion is for print, though I’m confident with producing digital work as well. I primarily use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Designer/Art Director at Get Hastings Magazine
January 1, 2023 - Present
Design and art direction of varied features throughout this hyper-local, quarterly magazine, while maintaining a signature style.
Creative Director at Brooke Benington (formerly William Benington Gallery) & Contemporary Sculpture Fulmer
January 1, 2011 - Present
Maintaining a strong brand identity through digital and print design for this commercial contemporary sculpture gallery and sculpture park.
Senior Designer at Ellipsis Design Agency (later incorporated into Corporate Innovations Group)
January 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025
Led design for major clients including Anglo American, Bupa, Coca-Cola, Diageo, and brands such as Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Smirnoff.
Freelance Designer at Coombe Trenchard Estate
January 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Branding of various events/services, including The English Country Garden Festival, and marketing materials.
Lead Designer at DK (Dorling Kindersley Publishing) – Marketing, PR and Sales
January 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025
Art direction and design of all advertising campaigns and marketing, campaign idea generation, art direction, advertising, as well as book cover and spread design.
Book Designer at DK (Dorling Kindersley Publishing)
January 1, 2010 - October 16, 2025
Book cover, layout and sales materials design for sex, business, sport, photography and gardening titles.
Lead Designer/Art Director at Get Hastings Magazine
January 1, 2023 - Present
Design and art direction of varied features throughout this hyper-local, quarterly magazine, while maintaining a signature style.
Creative Director at Brooke Benington (formerly William Benington Gallery) & Contemporary Sculpture Fulmer
January 1, 2011 - Present
Maintaining a strong brand identity through digital and print design for this commercial contemporary sculpture gallery and sculpture park.
Senior Designer at Ellipsis Design Agency (later incorporated into Corporate Innovations Group)
January 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025
Clients included: Anglo American, Bupa, Coca-Cola, Diageo (including brands such as Johnnie Walker, Guinness & Smirnoff), Marie Stopes International and many smaller organisations.
Freelance Designer at Coombe Trenchard Estate
January 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Branding of various events/services, including The English Country Garden Festival, and marketing materials.
Lead Designer at DK (Dorling Kindersley Publishing) – Marketing, PR and Sales
January 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025
Lead Designer for the two departments. Art direction and design of all advertising campaigns and marketing, campaign idea generation, art direction, advertising, as well as book cover and spread design.
Book Designer at DK – Book Designer
January 1, 2010 - October 16, 2025
Book cover, layout and sales materials design for sex, business, sport, photography and gardening titles.

Education

BA Graphic Design at Kingston University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
BA Graphic Design at Kingston University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
BTEC Foundation Art and Design at Kingston University
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025

Qualifications

BTEC Foundation Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 16, 2025
ISTD Membership
April 1, 2008 - October 16, 2025
ISTD Member
April 1, 2008 - October 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other