Laura Hines

Lead UX Designer
Design Team Leader

Lead UX Designer with 8+ years of experience streamlining complex, data-dense enterprise workflows across web, desktop, and mobile. Proven track record of managing design teams while remaining hands-on in execution. Expert at partnering with Product and Engineering to translate ambiguous goals into intuitive software solutions.

I built the foundation of my career in the museum world, where my passion for digital problem-solving first took root. During my tenure at the Museum of the City of New York, I found myself at the center of a major software renovation. Eager to understand the mechanics behind the interface, I taught myself SQL to maximize my efficiency and better manage our databases.

Driven by a growing fascination with code, I attended The Flatiron School's intensive Web Development program. I graduated equipped with a strong technical foundation, allowing me to bridge the gap between creative execution and technical constraints.

Today, I leverage that hybrid background to lead design teams and architect complex enterprise systems. Specializing in end-to-end UX design, rapid prototyping, and cross-functional leadership, I focus on turning technical complexity into seamless user experiences.