Dublin-based UX Research & Designer Nutritionist by degree, Strategist by heart

Larissa Arnold UX Designer and Content Strategist

My journey began in the world of Nutrition, where I developed a deep passion for research and evidence-based science. While working full-time in the supplement industry, I found myself at the intersection of health and digital content, creating content for websites and consulting with clients. It was there that I began to question the interfaces we were using: Why were diet systems so complex? How could we make clinical data more human and the dieting process more user-friendly?

When I moved to Dublin, I pivoted my career towards UX. For the past two years, I have balanced a Content Review role with freelance end-to-end UX and Content Design projects. This unique combination of scientific background and digital proficiency allows me to approach design with a singular perspective: one that values data integrity as much as user empathy.

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Soft Skills

(Human side of the design)

Scientific Empathy

My background in healthcare taught to me to listen what isn’t being said, translating patient needs into solutions

Analytical Storytelling

I enjoy turning complex data into clear, compelling narratives

Collaborative Mindset

I enjoy working in a team, valuing diverse perspectives and feedback to build more accessible products.

Interests

(Beyond the screen)

Movement & Sports

Staying active is my "reset" button. It keeps my discipline high and my mind sharp for creative problem-solving.

Coffee & Strategy

Nothing beats a good capuccino or matcha while brainstorming new content ideas or sketching user flows

Continuous Learning

Goals by Ardhian Rama from Noun Project (CC BY 3.0)

Whether it's a new UX tool or a research article on human behavior, I'm always "hungry" for knowledge, which leads me to enjoy learning new languages, traveling, and experiencing new cultures.

Let's connect and build something meaningful!

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In their own words

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Larissa during the UX Tree mentorship programme as her mentor. Larissa is a very talented UX designer who has demonstrated exceptional skills all the way from UX research through to final delivery of the prototype. She is a very driven and talented designer and she was able to present her work at a very high standard both her research outputs and a very strong and polished prototype. Above everything however Larissa is an absolute pleasure to work with and has an incredibly positive and can-do attitude at all times! Well done on all the very hard work that has gone into the project and I hope you have a very bright future ahead of you!

Sara Lovic, Dublin