Henry M. Lord House
16 Colchester Avenue (at Mansfield Avenue)
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
University Marketing
Areas of expertise
- User experience (UX) design
- Systems‑level design at scale
- Design systems and governance
- Accessible and inclusive digital design
- Website design
- Responsive and performance‑focused design
- Content design and information architecture
- Human‑centered usability advocacy
BIO
Role at UVM
Susan Mason Lazarev (Susy) is a web designer and UX specialist at the University of Vermont. She shapes UVM’s digital presence across the university’s flagship website and a broad ecosystem of digital platforms, including WordPress, Inside UVM, newsletters, and form systems.
Design systems and leadership
Susan is the author of the Ivy Design System and the Digital Experience Guide, providing scalable, consistent foundations for design and development. Her work emphasizes systems‑level thinking—bridging strategy, design, and governance to support clarity and cohesion across platforms.
User experience and accessibility
A hands‑on designer involved throughout the entire process—from strategy and product definition through wireframing, prototyping, and developer handoff—Susan focuses on solving complex interface and content display challenges through scalable, system‑level design solutions that prioritize usability, clarity, and accessibility. She deeply cares about accessible design for all humans and is a strong advocate for usability, inclusion, and frictionless digital experiences that serve both user needs and institutional goals.
Author of the Ivy Design System and the Digital Experience Guide, supporting accessible, consistent digital experiences across UVM’s website and other digital platforms.
Awards and Achievements
Ivy Design System (UVM)
A system of reusable components and standards that support consistent design and development across UVM’s digital ecosystem.
Digital Experience (DX) Guide (UVM)
Practical guidance for digital content creators working with the design system to create user‑centered, accessible, and maintainable digital experiences across UVM's flagship website and other digital tools and platforms.
Bio
Role at UVM
Susan Mason Lazarev (Susy) is a web designer and UX specialist at the University of Vermont. She shapes UVM’s digital presence across the university’s flagship website and a broad ecosystem of digital platforms, including WordPress, Inside UVM, newsletters, and form systems.
Design systems and leadership
Susan is the author of the Ivy Design System and the Digital Experience Guide, providing scalable, consistent foundations for design and development. Her work emphasizes systems‑level thinking—bridging strategy, design, and governance to support clarity and cohesion across platforms.
User experience and accessibility
A hands‑on designer involved throughout the entire process—from strategy and product definition through wireframing, prototyping, and developer handoff—Susan focuses on solving complex interface and content display challenges through scalable, system‑level design solutions that prioritize usability, clarity, and accessibility. She deeply cares about accessible design for all humans and is a strong advocate for usability, inclusion, and frictionless digital experiences that serve both user needs and institutional goals.
Author of the Ivy Design System and the Digital Experience Guide, supporting accessible, consistent digital experiences across UVM’s website and other digital platforms.
Awards and Achievements
Ivy Design System (UVM)
A system of reusable components and standards that support consistent design and development across UVM’s digital ecosystem.
Digital Experience (DX) Guide (UVM)
Practical guidance for digital content creators working with the design system to create user‑centered, accessible, and maintainable digital experiences across UVM's flagship website and other digital tools and platforms.