Laura Gels

I am a creative director, aspiring yogi and a foodie. I currently work at Northlich, on various brands leading the design work on the Ohio Lottery Commission, Frisch's Restaurants, Western & Southern, Catholic Intercity Schools Education Fund and the Joanie Bernard Foundation. Prior to joining Northlich, I worked on multiple brand teams at Possible Worldwide, including Abbott Nutrition, Ingram Micro, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Pringles, Febreze, and much more. I developed a passion for user experience while working on both Similac and Ingram Micro. Understanding the users needs to create meaningful interactions is key to smart beautiful design.

I believe in mentorship and community. I was nominated as a 2014 YWCA Rising Star, and completed the YWCA Leadership Program in 2015. In my spare time, I own and run a small business American Legacy Tours, known for historically entertaining tours of the city. I love to read and travel. My bachelor’s degree is in Digital Design, from the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) at the University of Cincinnati. During which I completed 6 co-op quarters of design internships. I’ve had the opportunity to work at: FS Creations, Whittman Hart, Icon Nicholson, Possible Worldwide (formerly known as Bridge Worldwide) and now Northlich.