Hey, I’m Lauren—a design leader passionate about every facet of user experience. I create the conditions for teams to thrive, deliver strategically, and grow with purpose.
Design great teams and great products with me
My leadership approach
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Building relationships grounded in authenticity, trust, and a deep belief in each person’s strengths and perspective.
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Creating purpose, structured stretch opportunities, and psychological safety so team members can own their work, grow intentionally, and lead with confidence.
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Translating complexity into direction by connecting patterns, aligning partners, and focusing the team on what matters most.
“Lauren keeps her team feeling like a safe space and a tightly-knit group where we support each other’s work and can always come to each other for help.”
“Lauren is one of the best managers I’ve ever had— an exceptional design leader with sharp instincts and deep emotional intelligence. She knows how to guide teams through ambiguity with empathy, whether she’s offering tactical design feedback or advice on navigating a complex org.”
“Lauren has been fundamental to the success of the team.... The structure, clarity, context and credibility she brings to not just her design team but the overall group has enabled us to move quickly, decisively, and with customers at the heart of what we do.”
Are you content or product design? Or…research?
In a word, yes. My first love, the way I make sense of a problem, will always be words, conversation maps, and information flow. In that sense, I am first and foremost a content design leader and strategist.
But I’ve always worked at the seams of disciplines.
In product design, I focus on flow, hierarchy, and surfacing the right interaction at the right moment—often shaped by the narrative we’re trying to tell.
In research, I lean into patterns and pressure points, helping teams test assumptions and translate insight into action.
I see these practices as deeply interdependent: each one sharpening the others, and each one essential to building thoughtful, effective user experiences. Whether I’m framing a design strategy or coaching cross-functional teams, I bring that integrated lens to everything I do.
Outside of work
I live in Austin with my wife and our four spirited Pomeranians. My favorite activities in the world are traveling–especially to New Zealand and Italy–and reading fiction. I also love live theater, hockey, puzzles, and spending time with my niece and godchildren.
Fun Fact: In a past life, I was a Roman archaeologist, and I still love to talk history.
I’m always in search of ways to create everyday magic. I lead with empathy, seek out joy, and bring creativity and wonder to each moment.