About
I’m Laura Burton, a brand and digital designer based in Glasgow with over eight years of experience across agency and in-house roles. I work at the intersection of design and strategy, helping brands from independent businesses to large, multi-site organisations build clear, effective identities across print and digital.
Since 2017, I’ve led and contributed to projects across finance, e-commerce, hospitality, and the public sector. My approach is grounded in user-first thinking, accessibility, and strong visual systems, with a focus on creating design that supports business goals and scales across platforms.
Current Role
Web Designer
Scotsman Group | Nov 2023 – Present
At Scotsman Group, I help shape the digital presence of over 60 hotels, bars, restaurants, and venues across Scotland.
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Led the design and development of the Scotsman Events website using WordPress (Elementor, ACF) and custom code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
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Designed and implemented a dynamic event filtering system to improve discoverability by location, category, and capacity
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Created bespoke booking forms and optimised user journeys to increase enquiries and conversions
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Improved mobile UX through custom full-screen navigation and mobile-first design enhancements
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Introduced and rolled out accessibility improvements across multiple group websites to deliver more inclusive user experiences
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Worked closely with internal stakeholders, marketing teams, and venue managers to translate business requirements into effective digital solutions
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Maintained brand consistency across a large portfolio while tailoring designs to suit individual venue identities
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Balanced ongoing site improvements with rapid turnaround requests in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment
Previous Experience
Brand & Web Designer
Nettl of Glasgow | Aug 2019 – Nov 2023
At Nettl, I focused on mobile-first, responsive web design and brand development:
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Delivered end-to-end website projects, from discovery and wireframing through to design handover, with usability and accessibility at the core
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Led branding initiatives including logo design, print collateral, email campaigns, and social media assets
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Presented design concepts and rationale to clients and key stakeholders, confidently articulating design decisions and gathering feedback
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Worked closely with clients to deliver cohesive digital and offline brand experiences aligned with business goals
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Collaborated with project managers, and wider teams to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery
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Balanced creative vision with commercial objectives, adapting designs based on user needs, feedback, and performance
Graphic Designer
Orbit | April 2019 – Aug 2023
At Orbit Communications, I worked closely with the Creative Director on the company rebrand:
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Led the rebrand from initial concept through to final logo design
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Contributed to web design and wider branding projects across digital and print
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Helped define and maintain a consistent visual identity across all brand touchpoints
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Collaborated closely with the team to align design decisions with brand strategy and client vision
Graphic Designer
Soapbox | Nov 2017 – Apr 2019
Glasgow, United Kingdom | On-site
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Delivered a wide range of design projects including logo design, brand identities, digital marketing assets, exhibition graphics, and print artwork
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Designed and supported WordPress and CMS-based websites, ensuring strong visual design alongside functional, user-friendly layouts
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Contributed to digital marketing campaigns, developing creative assets and content across web and social channels
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Designed exhibition and large-format materials, helping clients create visually impactful displays aligned with brand messaging
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Worked directly with clients to interpret briefs, present design solutions, and refine work based on feedback
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Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced agency environment
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Built a strong foundation across both digital and print design, supporting end-to-end creative delivery
Skills & Tools
Design
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Brand identity design, visual systems, and brand guidelines
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UX/UI design with a strong focus on clarity, usability, and conversion
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Web design for multi-page, content-heavy, and campaign-led websites
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Digital and print design across marketing, large-format, and exhibition materials
Web Development
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Front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
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WordPress development including custom builds with Elementor and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
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Creation of bespoke layouts, templates, and content structures to support scalable websites
Tools
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Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD)
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Figma for UI design, prototyping, and team collaboration
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Mailchimp and Brevo for email design, campaign setup, and basic automation
Approach
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Mobile-first, responsive design across all digital projects
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Accessibility-led design, including usability and inclusive UX best practices
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User-first, conversion-focused thinking aligned with business goals
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Strong client and stakeholder collaboration, from briefing through to delivery