Summary
James Lutley is Head of Design at Reap with 14 years of product and front-end experience crafting cohesive UI systems that align brand and product. He previously ran Made By Lagoon, a remote design studio serving early-stage startups, and has agency and freelance roots delivering digital experiences for clients like the NHS, UCL and Twine. Trained both in recording arts and law, James brings a multidisciplinary perspective—melding audio sensibilities, rigorous process from legal training, and practical front-end skills—to design systems and interaction work. Based in Da Nang, he leads teams to scale design systems for complex fintech products while still enjoying hands-on prototyping and occasional music production on the side.
14 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Law, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Law at The University of Reading
Legal Practice Course (LPC) Law, Legal Practice Course (LPC) Law at The University of Law
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Recording Arts, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Recording Arts at Middlesex University