Laura Scofield

Hi, I'm Laura Scofield, 🇧🇷 graphic designer based in New York. I'm a Design Director at The Atlantic — working across events, branding, editorial, and web. I also research and lecture about vexillology, the study of flags 🏴‍☠️

Recognition
Type Directors Club · Society of Publication Designers · D&AD · Cannes Lions · Red Dot · Print · iF · Brazil Design Awards

Jury
Type Directors Club · Latin American Design Award · Brazil Design Awards

Teaching
Parsons School of Design · Part-time faculty, AAS Communication Design 
School of Visual Arts · MA Products of Design

Education
MA, Design Research, Writing & Criticism · School of Visual Arts
MFA Design — Universidade Estadual de Minas Gerais

Service
AIGA NY — Former board member


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Since 2018 I research, write, teach and lecture about vexillology — the scientific study of the history, symbolism, and usage of flags, or by extension, any interest in flags in general.  It’s a passion, a hobby and serious work. 

My reseach focuses on the multifaceted meaning of flags as a vital medium of communication and visual expression, revealing their pivotal roles in shaping art, identity and activism across social and cultural contexts.