Laura Strong, PhD

Over the past two decades, I’ve designed digital experiences for a wide range of clients — from alternative healthcare providers, local food hubs, and nonprofits to startups driving the next wave of green innovation. In recent years, my focus has expanded to large-scale systems in sectors such as energy management, healthcare, and other data-intensive industries, where usability, clarity, and long-term sustainability are essential.

As founder of Studio Strong, I integrate design strategy, information architecture, and systems thinking to help organizations transform complexity into elegant, human-centered solutions. My goal is simple: to create tools and interfaces that help people work with clarity and confidence, supporting the transition toward a more intelligent, connected future.

I collaborate with clients and teams across North America and beyond who are advancing new paradigms in science, wellness, technology, education, and the arts — helping visionary ideas take form as functional, enduring, and grounded digital experiences.

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What I Offer:

Systems-Based Design Thinking

Every successful project begins with a deep understanding of both organizational goals and audience needs. My work starts with a discovery process that clarifies key ideas into a strategic foundation. Known for my ability to connect vision to structure, I help teams articulate clear frameworks that support design, decision-making, and collaboration across every phase of development.

Professional UX & UI Design

From user flow to interface design, I craft digital systems that are functional, intuitive, and visually engaging. My approach combines contemporary UX methodologies, AI-assisted tools, and timeless design principles to ensure every product communicates clearly and performs beautifully across platforms.

Collaborative Production - From Vision to Launch

I work fluidly with cross-functional teams, integrating with engineers, leadership, and stakeholders to ensure a seamless path from concept to completion. For smaller projects, Studio Strong offers in-house design and development. For enterprise-level initiatives, I partner with internal teams to guide large-scale systems from architecture through production and launch. Across all scales, I maintain a commitment to clarity, consistency, and design integrity.

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More About Me

Originally from Cupertino, California, and having lived in New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area, I now call beautiful Whidbey Island in Northwest Washington home — a vibrant community that supports artists, creators, and remote professionals who enjoy a lifestyle grounded in nature and connectivity.

My background includes a BFA from Art Center College of Design and professional training in interactive and visual design at San Francisco State University, along with an MA/PhD in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I also earned certification in Applied Archetypal Astrology.

When not designing, I’m often hiking coastal bluffs, forests, and mountains, creating visual art, and exploring how archetypal patterns, energetic dynamics, and systems of consciousness shape our relationship with the natural world — and what lies beyond it.

Let’s create something meaningful together!