Lauren Bryant

Lauren Bryant is an incredibly skilled graphic designer who brings a fresh and vibrant touch to both digital and print media. With a proven track record, Lauren's design journey is filled with impressive accomplishments and exciting collaborations.

During her time as the Digital Designer at Chalkbeat from 2019 to 2022, Lauren played a vital role in maintaining the organization's visual identity across a wide range of materials. Working closely with editorial and business teams, she created engaging digital ads, fundraising campaigns, event promotions, social media content, and more. Lauren's contributions were instrumental in Chalkbeat's growth, including leading the transition to a new CMS and supporting the successful launch of Chalkbeat Philadelphia and Votebeat. Additionally, she enhanced the visual presentation of their journalism by developing an illustration style and collaborating with fellow creatives.

As the founder and creative director of Lauren Bryant Design since 2015, she has built an impressive freelance portfolio, collaborating with renowned brands such as Anthropologie, Good Good Comedy, and Rethink Education. Currently, Lauren is working on exciting projects for the Franklin Institute's "Science in the Summer" educational programming.

In the early stages of her career, Lauren made significant contributions as part of the Pennsylvania Ballet's in-house marketing team from 2015 to 2017. Alongside her design work, she excelled in managing social media accounts, increasing engagement, and creating visually stunning Playbill booklets, digital archives, and retouched photos.

During her internship at Spotco in 2015, Lauren honed her skills by assisting in the creation of key art for major Broadway musicals, exploring typography, and conducting photo stock research.

Lauren graduated Cum Laude from the University of Delaware in 2015 with a B.F.A. in Visual Communications. She also had the opportunity to expand her design horizons through the VCUK London Study Abroad program, gaining valuable insights into the industry.

Proficient in graphic design, illustration, photography, and project management, Lauren is well-versed in industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma. She also leverages project management tools like Asana, Airtable, and Basecamp, along with a variety of digital tools to streamline her workflow.