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Lauren Skogstad

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Head of Design at Paloma

Ukraine

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80 people in our graph share verified history with Lauren — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Mario NissanunlockedLauren: together at Isobar (2013–2018)
×4Lauren: together at Victoria University of Wellington
×2Lauren: together at Isobar
×3Lauren: together at Monash University

About

Lauren Skogstad (Ngāti Raukawa) is Head of Design at Paloma, with more than 16 years of experience in design and experience strategy. Her past work includes projects with Te Papa, the Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand Customs, the Tertiary Education Commission, ANZ, Adairs, Jetstar, RMIT, and Holden.

Experience

  1. PalomaHead of Designcurrent2025 — presentWellington, New Zealand
  2. DNA DesignExperience Director2024 — 2025Wellington, New Zealand
  3. SpringloadHead of Strategy & Experience2021 — 2024Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand
  4. SpringloadExperience Director2018 — 2021Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
  5. IsobarAssociate Design Director2016 — 2018Melbourne, Australia
  6. IsobarSenior Designer2013 — 2016Melbourne, Australia
  7. Monash UniversityInterior Design Tutor2015Melbourne, Australia
  8. Blackmagic DesignLead Creative: Digital Design2013Melbourne, Australia
  9. IE AgencyDigital Designer2013Melbourne
  10. Lauren SkogstadFreelance UI/UX Designer2012 — 2013London, Berlin, Melbourne
  11. School for StartupsLead Interactive Designer2011 — 2012London
  12. University of the Arts LondonInteractive and Graphic Designer2010 — 2011London
  13. Massey UniversityResearch assistant to well-known photographer Anne Noble and the College of Creative Arts Research2010New Zealand
  14. Lauren SkogstadFreelance UX/UI Designer2009 — 2010New Zealand
  15. Lauren SkogstadDirector and Designer as part of my masters thesis titled Polyrhythmic Landscapes: BodyDressCity2009 — 2010New Zealand
  16. Dorita HannahAssistant to Performance Designer Dorita Hannah, Professor at Massey University for Spatial Design2009New Zealand, Australia
  17. Massey University3rd Year Spatial Design Tutor: Studio and Multimedia2009New Zealand
  18. 3monthsInteractive and Graphic Designer2007 — 2009New Zealand
  19. Victoria University of WellingtonExhibition Design Tutor2008New Zealand
  20. WelTecDesign Tutor2008
  21. Massey UniversityExhibition Design for Massey University as part of the Blow Festival2007New Zealand
  22. Ministry of Health New ZealandFreelance Graphic Designer2007New Zealand
  23. Hutt City CouncilWebsite Designer/Content control/Tutor2006 — 2007New Zealand

Skills & more

OptimisingOperational EfficiencyOperational ExcellenceCommunicationResource AllocationStrategic VisionExperience Design5Information Architecture16User Experience29Interaction Design42Web Design29Graphic Design31
+12 moreInDesignPhotoshopPhotographyIllustratorDreamweaverWeb ApplicationsCreative BrandingOnline BrandingBrand DevelopmentApplication DesignInstallationsSpatial Design

Languages English · Maori

From Lauren's professional profile.

Colleagues at Paloma

Andrew Amesbury
Client Partner at Paloma
Ash Fogelberg
Co-CEO at Paloma
Christoph Zapp
Managing Partner / CIO at PAMERA Real Estate Partners GmbH
Georgia Chunn
GM at Paloma
Morgan Hall
CTO at Paloma
Neisen Naidoo
Client Partner at Paloma
Nick Frandsen
Co-CEO at Paloma
Rafe Custance
Venture Partner at Paloma

Frequently asked questions

Who is Lauren Skogstad?
Lauren Skogstad (Ngāti Raukawa) is Head of Design at Paloma, with more than 16 years of experience in design and experience strategy. Her past work includes projects with Te Papa, the Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand Customs, the Tertiary Education Commission, ANZ, Adairs, Jetstar, RMIT, and Holden.
Where does Lauren Skogstad work?
Lauren Skogstad is Head of Design at Paloma.
Where did Lauren Skogstad go to school?
Lauren Skogstad studied at Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa (Master of Design with Distinction, Spatial Design); Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa (Bachelor of Design with First Class Honours, Spatial Design).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Isobar21

Mario NissanVenture Partner at NazcaIdo GileadiExecutive Advisor at Team8Tonya BakritzesChief Marketing Officer at S2G InvestmentsIan PatelPrincipal Engineer at Icehouse VenturesJenna van HoutDesign (Operating Partner) at MGV.VCRupert RunewitschDirector at Adjuvo

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Also worked at University of the Arts London7

Laurie Felker JonesVisiting Partner at True Wealth VenturesPolly MackenzieCo-Founder and CEO, Zinc Innovation Partners at ZincVanessa KingoriInvestor at Condé NastAnika HenryProgramme Manager, Investment at Black Angel GroupPersiaSenior Marketing Manager at KammaDana TanenbaumController at RC Capital

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Also worked at Victoria University of Wellington19

Nathan BellInvestment Analyst at MovacAaron SmallInvestment Principal at GD1Ryan CoulterInvestment Associate at FederationAleks Noble-CampbellInvestment Manager, Growth at Quadrant Private Equity Pty Ltd.Bridgette AbernethyAnalyst at Icehouse VenturesSteve O'ConnorDeputy Chair at NZ Growth Capital Partners

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Also worked at WelTec2

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