Laura Sööt

Hello! I am digital product designer

Laura Sööt

In design, what excites me most is discovering unexpected connections and reaching the core problem.

My current favorite working method is observation, where I can step into the user's shoes.

Projects

2026 | Bachelor's Thesis

A digital reading environment supporting concentration for reading academic texts

I designed a digital reading environment aimed at supporting young adults' concentration while reading complex academic texts.

2025-2026 | ux/ui

Updating Tartu University Hospital's Website for Healthcare Professionals

I designed a web page for Tartu University Hospital introducing the new lung cancer care pathway standard, as well as a dedicated page for the SPIKES protocol. Additionally, I created several diagrams illustrating the standard.

2025-2026 | ux/ui

Updating Tartu University Hospital's Website for Patients

I designed informational materials for Tartu University Hospital's website, providing guidance for patients with cancer suspicion and suspected lung cancer.

2025-2026 | Information Design

Information and Presentation Materials for Tartu University Hospital

I designed training materials for a course launched as part of Tartu University Hospital's lung cancer care pathway standard project.

2025 | Interactive Installation

Your Local News

An interactive installation exploring media bias.

2025 | user research

Gender Pay Gap and Recruitment Processes in Estonia

As part of the international Student Service Design Challenge competition, I researched the wage gap and unequal treatment based on gender in Estonian work culture.

Result: We reached the finals of the Student Service Design Challenge.

2025 | Speculative Design

Human-Animal Relationships in 2050 in Estonia

I looked into human-animal relationships in the years 2000 and 2025 and based on detected trends created a narrative of what they might be like in 2050. The design outcome of the project was the user journey of getting a pet in Estonia in 2050 and the final results of an AR pet owner exam.

2024 | ux/ui

Redesigning the First Aid Section of the "Ole valmis!" Crisis Preparedness App

I improved and expanded the first aid section of the "Ole valmis!" app so that the content would be easier to grasp and so that new users could be introduced to the app through first aid.

2024 | ux

Educational Games App on Recycling – An Optional Course Concept for Estonian Academy of Arts

I designed an optional course in the form of a mobile games app to improve students' recycling skills.

Result: Increased waste sorting bins across EKA, with interest from the university’s environmental specialist to develop the app.

2024 | video game design

Reality Based Video Game Concept for the Estonian Museum of Natural History

Video game concept for the Estonian Museum of Natural History to raise awareness among middle school children about illegal logging.

Projects

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