
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