Hey there! I'm Lauren. I'm part illustrator, part designer, all artist. I have been doing freelance illustration, portraiture, custom logos, and print/clothing identity systems since 2006. More recently, I have been doing book layout and design, diagram illustration, and medical illustration.
Nesbitt Graphics, Fort Washington, PA, US, Designer and Illustrator
Design complete layouts for college textbooks and participate in all aspects of the design process: initial client meeting, rough drafts, critique and edits, assistance throughout composition phase until published.
Illustrate for "clip art" appearing within books, including medical illustration for a cancer research medical journal, complete photo research and create "realia" of magazine clippings and websites to convey information to students.
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, US, Art Department Print Manager and Lab Tech
Managed appointments, file formatting, and output of large-format prints for students and teachers. Maintained printer and paper.
Was a shift "help desk" attendant in case students needed help with any/all Mac applications. Helped with setting up hardware and troubleshooting.
Nesbitt Graphics, Fort Washington, PA, US, Design Intern
Design complete layouts for college textbooks and participate in all aspects of the design process: initial client meeting, rough drafts, critique and edits, assistance throughout composition phase until published.
Illustrate for "clip art" appearing within books, including medical illustration for a cancer research medical journal, complete photo research and create "realia" of magazine clippings and websites to convey information to students.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA, US, Creative Intern
Built a portfolio website for the Inquirer's in-house design/ad agency. Odds-and-ends design work and collaborated with other interns.
Staples Incorporated, North Wales, PA, US, Copy and Print Specialist
Completed all offered print services for customers on a case-by-case basis, built strong interpersonal skills and highly independent, self-starting work ethic.
The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, US, Bachelors, Graphic Design
Graphic design concentration, along with minor in Japanese
Japanese National Honor Society, Award
Accrued all credits and academic achievement in the Japanese language (spoken, written, read) required for induction.
