Hi I’m Lara Khoury

General Portfolio

Hello, my name is Lara Khoury and I am passionately working through a Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) with Marketing as my minor. I have a real passion for creating impactful solutions and working in the design and healthcare industry. Since I began my professional journey I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate on some exciting solo and collaborative projects throughout my university degree. I am excited to use this portfolio as a way for you to get to know me professionally and personally. I take pride in all that I do and have the drive to gain new valuable skills and experiences. Explore my portfolio, and feel free to get in touch with any questions.

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Get To Know Me

My Background

I have a love for problem solving with a very inquisitive and curious mind. This means I understand people, what they do and what is behind their motivations and behaviour to deeply understand how they work. My work will aim to be the connection between the users or the customers of your product and the business. This portfolio is a compilation of my most impressive work that demonstrates my skills, abilities, accomplishments, experiences and more. I truely hope this portfolio allows you to get to know me and my visions.

My top personality traits:

Good listener
Empathetic
Open minded
Loves solving problems
Detail oriented

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Professional History

My Qualifications

January 2018 - June 2019

Web Development Assistant, Web Compass

Web Compass is a web development company that has given me the opportunity to assist in web design and development for a series of clients.

January 2014- September 2018

Personal Assistant, AtoZPages

This working role at AtoZpages gave me the experience to communicate and create professional marketing descriptions for over 300 businesses.

August 2020 - May 2021,

Product Designer, Petal and Silk.

A small skincare brand that gave me the opportunity to be be highly involved in the conceptualization and product development process. I also assisted in managing Instagram marketing and product photography for content creation, as well as organizing stock inventory.

January 2023 - June 2025

Casual, Myers

Working at Myer developed my marketing, communication and interpersonal skills. During my time here I was able to create a seamless transition between the customers and the store's existing brand technology. Moreover, met the store's daily KPI goals by measuring foot traffic and upselling best sellers.

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Academic Experience

My Studies

Feburary 2018 - November 2021

Industrial Design, QUT

My Industrial Design degree has allowed me to take part in developing several impactful projects individually and collaboratively. I would not have the developed skills and abilities if it wasn't for my journey at QUT.

January 2010 - October 2015

John Paul College

John Paul College is a top academic school located in Daisy Hill. The experience gained here has been a huge part of my adolescent development.

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My Skillset

Competence & Aptitude

My skills have been built up over years of professional work experience, university projects, research and observation. I have a great balance between industry-specific skills and soft skills, which means I have what it takes to do brilliant work and make a contribution to any team. If you’re interested in getting to know more about me, and the skills I possess, get in touch. I’d love to discuss with you all the tools, skills and more I can put to use for you.

Empathetic Problem Solving

The ability to really understand and feel another's perspective in a conflict or issue. I understand the criteria for approaching problems systematically and generate appropriate options that are well though out, well planned, and well executed.

User Research

Solid understanding of the design process as a whole, and the steps involved for developing a holistic understanding of a problem. Also, adaptability, an understanding of human behaviors, and a willingness to collaborate are also viable skills I possess.

Project Management

The skill to swiftly transition into independent and collaborative thinking. I have the ability to effectively communicate in a team or depend on my own abilities to confidently make solo decision making.