Laura Peres typographic logo

Design leader with over a decade of experience creating and nurturing visual identities. Passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusive design practices.

lau.peres@gmail.com

Resumé
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Current

– Visiting Professor, Pratt Institute, MFA Transformation Design and Visual Language, MS Design Ethics and Practice

Previous

– Senior Designer, Open Society Foundations

– Freelancer, clients included Care, Rock the Vote, and the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Education

– MFA in Communications Design, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

– BA in Psychology, Clark University, Worcester, MA

Skills

Brand Development

Managing the development of cohesive and accessible brand ecosystems, ensuring consistency and inclusivity across all platforms.

Leadership

Fostering collaborative project environments through clear direction and thoughtful feedback. Cultivating long-term relationships with design partners to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes.

Multi-Platform Campaigns

Establishing visual identities for campaigns across digital, print, and social media, with a focus on accessibility and universal design principles.

Teaching & Mentorship

Facilitating hands-on design environments where students collaborate, take creative risks, and develop their unique perspective on real-world challenges.

Select Work

gif of visual assets for "terpenia bioinsumos"
graphic with yellow background and heat map with text on top that states, "700 attachs in africa against people with albinism since 2009"
Cover of Open Society Foundations report 'In Support of Those Who Take the Leap'. Yellow gradient design with black text details lessons on leadership transitions. Published September 2021 and written by Martha Farmelo and Victoria Wigodzky.
Video series graphics for 'Inside Open Society' adapted across platforms. Features interview with Pedro Abramovay shown in Instagram Reels, Instagram feed, and YouTube formats. Final image shows collection of episode cards with guest names in bold geometric frames using brand gradients.
Open Society Foundations report cover 'Early Childhood and Open Society'. Features photograph of children in white uniforms joyfully playing on playground equipment against a yellow wall. Title overlays bottom half of image with message about creating equitable and inclusive societies.
Wethos brand business cards scattered in flat lay arrangement. Cards feature bold color blocking in navy, orange, yellow, and light blue. Each card displays the geometric Wethos logo, employee name and title, and contact information. Simple line illustrations and social media icons accent the designs.
Open Society Foundations report cover 'States of Change' about the 30th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall. Features dramatic photo of protester in colorful sweater waving European Union flag during nighttime demonstration. Black background frames image with vertical title placement. Author: Lan Bui-Wrzosińska.
Justice Rising Awards social post for M Adams from Madison, adapted for Instagram feed, Instagram Stories, and Twitter layouts, showing their photo and story with consistent branding across platforms.