About

I am a Philadelphia-based designer and illustrator with ten years of experience creating compelling visual content across print and digital platforms.

My mission is to use graphic design and illustration to drive positive social impact. I have worked in-house and at agencies to enhance the visual language of mission-driven organizations including The Franklin Institute and Chalkbeat. I am currently a Senior Graphic Designer at Mighty Engine.

Previously, I worked as the in-house designer for Pennsylvania Ballet and I began my career as an intern at SpotCo, designing key artwork for Broadway shows. I have a B.F.A. in Visual Communications from the University of Delaware.

When I’m not working you can find me running, hiking, visiting a coffee shop, saying hello to every dog I see, or enjoying a quiet night at home.

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Freelance Services

Providing branding, illustration, print and digital design solutions for agencies and non-profits. When we work together, we’ll take advantage of my organized systems of project management to ensure clear communication and expectations. Learn more.

Branding

logo, brand guidelines, color palettes, typography, iconography

Key Artwork

branding for performing arts (plays, solo shows, comedy groups, variety shows, dance performances) and media (podcast, album artwork, etc.)

Illustration

editorial illustration, portraits, characters, greeting cards, custom illustration

Print Design

brochures, flyers, posters, banners, business cards, print ads, event materials, invitations, postcards, books

Digital Design

social graphics, email templates, landing pages, websites, decks, digital ads

Design Process

In my process, I rely heavily on research and really get to know your company and your creative problem before designing a solution. While every project looks a little different, here’s an outline of my typical process:

Discovery

New Client Survey
Discovery Call
Proposal & Contract
Research & Mood Board

Design

Ideation & Sketches
Concept Exploration
Initial Designs
Presentation & Discussion

Refine

Revisions based on feedback

Delivery

Deliver files

Testimonials

Katie Burns Kays
Business Development at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Lauren on several community projects, and I can confidently say that she is a fantastic team member. She brings a unique blend of creativity, dedication, and empathy to the table, making her an invaluable asset to any team. Her dedication and professionalism make her an asset to any project or team. I highly recommend Lauren as a teammate.

Nicholas Ratcliffe
Director, Information Technology at Chalkbeat

Lauren is a skilled graphic designer and is passionate about working for non-profit organizations. In my experience working with Lauren at Chalkbeat, she stood out for her willingness to accept new assignments and her excellent technical insight. In addition to providing design services for the Chalkbeat editorial and business teams, she was able to create internal workflows for support of the design team within Chalkbeat. I would be happy to work with her again.

Sharon Noguchi
Story Editor at Chalkbeat

I’ve appreciated your creativity, flexibility and willingness to help with anything we ask you. You were indispensable in sorting out photos and and you’ve been such a fun colleague. You’ve been so conscientious and considerate of us. We will miss your art and your brightness here. Thank you!

Dan Lyon
Photo Editor at Chalkbeat

Lauren is extremely intelligent, resourceful, creative and caring. She solved an extraordinary amount of problems as a designer at Chalkbeat: a new CMS, rebrand, company acquisition, photo editing and more. A majority of the documentation our company uses, she created. Lauren creates calm after sifting through chaos — and she does it with grace and patience.

Arielle Beth Klein
Actor & Writer

I’ve been a repeat client of Lauren Bryant Design for years. Lauren takes the time to get to know each client and the vibe of the project. She creates professional and collaborative client relationships. Your project is in qualified, talented hands if you hire Lauren!

Erica Wexler, MSOD
CEO & Change Facilitator

Lauren brings a gifted, energetic and highly competent skillset to every design project she supports for my business. She is responsive, delivers on time, and is incredibly easy to work with. Lauren has contributed toward a number of my high-impact client deliverables, and the feedback from them about the design quality is GLOWING! Lauren is a positive asset to every environment she contributes toward. Highly recommended!