Laura Azzalini — is a Canadian designer currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Laura graduated with a degree in Design from Concordia University in Montreal and has worked in digital and architectural design. Her design practice operates at the intersection of simplicity and sustainability to find human-centred solutions for meaningful problems.
Her background covers a wide range of experiences including —
Founding a sustainable furniture business↗. Helped more people find jobs they love ↗. Built e-commerce solutions & digital content for small businesses. Renovated a 100 year old home. Lead a AAA web accessibility audit & redesign. Built a community pavilion designed for deconstruction ↗. Curated an exhibition of emerging designers ↗. Speculated how we can re-imagine the suburbs ↗. Collaborated with other designers and developers to build digital projects. Helped a luxury department store design sustainably ↗. Worked on a UNESCO prize winning education tool. Redesigned a cornerstone restaurant of the Italian community ↗. Designed a collection of sustainable furniture. Designed a learning tool for financial-literacy ↗.
This diversity of experiences brought me new perspectives when working to simplify complex design problems. I learned the importance of critical thinking, clear communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration to successfully deliver great product design.
Press Features
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Index Design
Le décor néorétro de Reixue — La Presse
Objects in an Embassy : décor diplomatique — La Presse
2nd prize in CCA’s annual charrette — CarletonArchitecture
Making Space for Mindfulness — Goodee World
How to Score the Best Vintage Furniture Online — Domino Magazine
Are You Shopping for Decor on Instagram Yet? — Domino Magazine
A Laboratory with No Ceiling — Institute of Urban Futures, Concordia University