Since 2017, she has served as the Creative Lead for Projects at Buro Happold, a prominent professional services consultancy that brings together consultants, engineers, and advisors. Under her guidance, Linaka has spearheaded the pursuit of greater creativity, quality, and consistency in the visual communication space, while providing invaluable creative direction to her team and other project stakeholders.
In 2019, Linaka made remarkable strides by establishing and nurturing the in-house design consultancy at Buro Happold. Her visionary approach has successfully engaged clients, stakeholders, and internal collaborators, effectively showcasing and demonstrating the significant value of impactful visual communication. Linaka firmly believes that visual communicators transcend the role of graphic designers, embodying the traits of both thinkers and makers who skillfully translate complex concepts into digestible visual content across diverse media platforms.
Linaka Greensword's contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed. In 2023, she was honored with the prestigious award for data visualisation, acknowledging her exceptional talent and pioneering techniques. This recognition further solidifies her reputation as an industry trailblazer and an expert in her domain.