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Senior Designer | Learning & UX/UI | Gamified Experiences | Accessibility Advocate

Creating accessible, engaging, and playful learning and digital experiences

I’m Lauren Metzler, a designer with 10+ years’ experience crafting accessible, interactive experiences across UX/UI, gamified learning, and creative campaigns. I specialise in turning complex concepts into clear, user-friendly solutions that delight learners, integrate playful gamification, and prioritise accessibility for all.

Recent Projects

Experience

Founder & Game Designer, Cozy Dragon Games

• Created game mechanics and narrative structures to teach problem-solving, decision-making, and skill-building through play.

• Developed rule systems, character progression, and interactive storylines that enhance engagement and retention.

• Produced visual assets, digital illustrations, and instructional materials to support gameplay and learning objectives.

• Applied user feedback and playtesting to iterate and refine game experiences for maximum engagement and accessibility.

• Managed end-to-end creative production, including concept development, storyboarding, design, and delivery.

Side Quest” Debut Graphic Novel, Allen & Unwin

• Author / Illustrator for debut Graphic Novel for Middle Grade

• Worldbuilding, character design, storyboarding, scriptwriting, sequential art, visual narrative. 

• Managing full production pipeline from scripting to storyboards to final artwork. 

Game Art & UX Design, Me Plus More

• Illustrated key assets for game to help students with disability gain independence
• Designed game system while adhering to WCAG Accessibility Guidelines

• UX/UI Design & Research to optimize learning platform

UX Designer & Accessibility Advocate, Westpac

• As a UX Designer and Accessibility Advocate, I’m passionate about inclusive design and ensuring digital products work for everyone.

Accessibility Designer, MyPass Global

• Accessibility Audit and Guidelines for MyPass Global App

Senior Designer, ARN Media Pty Ltd

• Created visual assets for KIIS, GOLD, iHeartRadio, Kyle & Jackie O. 

• Designed digital, print, social, and podcast campaign artwork. 

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on creative concepts. 

• Improved workflow efficiency through design systems. 

• Led Accessibility Design workshops with key internal stakeholders
• Designed visual storytelling efforts with sales and marketing

UX Designer, JUBI DAO

• Designed product features for Web3 investors and founders
• Conducted client and stakeholder interviews and user research

UX Designer, Women Love Tech

• Designed and prototyped mobile learning platform to help users upskill their careers in STEM

Graphic Novels & Storytelling

A fantasy adventure graphic novel focusing on worldbuilding, character art, and sequential storytelling.

Concept Art & Illustration

Education

Currently studying:
Web Accessibility Specialist

Deque University Scholarship Recipient, 2025

Certifications:
CPACC Certification 2025
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
IAAP


Personal Projects

A11y Crumbs
Founder
June 2025 – Present

Things I love

📚 Graphic Novels

When I am not designing, you can usually find me reading and writing comics, manga, zines and graphic novels!

🐈‍⬛ Black Cats

I adopted my rescue kitty, Luna in 2021

⚔️ D&d
Over 10+ years of party annoyance as a bard


🤓 Fantasy & Sci Fi
What can I say? I’m a nerd

Coffee
Mmmm yum

laurenrosemetzler@gmail.com
Sydney, Australia