I believe in making great creative with great people for a greater purpose.
With over 16 years of creative leadership experience in multiple agency environments, Lauren has had the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects. From a Fortune 200 company to budding startups to internal agencies, she knows how to adapt to a team and lead the charge in getting the work done. She is proficient in creative strategy and execution in both the digital and traditional realms, but loves to put her mind to work on products and causes that are bettering the world.
Work History
Owner, HeartSpark Design (formerly Lauren Nicole Creative)
March 2014 – Present
Art Director
DISH Network
April 2016 – March 2017
Senior Visual Designer
Wayin
March 2014 – November 2014
Art Director
Daniel Brian Advertising
August 2012 – March 2014
Education
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Fine Art in Art, Concentration in Graphic Design · Magna Cum Laude
Brand Experience
Agency: Cactus, Daniel Brian Advertising, Heinrich Marketing, Paper Laundry, Schoening Digital, Vaccine Labs
Education: Spring Arbor University, University of California Berkeley
Health Care: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Henry Ford Health System, Humana, Pacific Dental Services, Preferred Medical Products, Valley Health Plan
Non-Profit: Eating Recovery Center, Family Life, MeadowBrook Hall, MomLife Today, Winshape Foundation
Real Estate: Forum Real Estate Group, Hunt Companies
Retail: Chick-fil-A, DISH, Gaia, Hula Bedding Company, Hungry Howie’s Pizza, Pure Barre, RVR Collective, Silk
Technology: First Data, JAB Broadband, Wayin
Honors + Awards
2023: Webby Award Honoree in the Charitable Organizations/Nonprofit Website category for CoachArt
Davey Awards
2023 Davey Award Gold Winner: General-Non-Profit for CoachArt
2023 Davey Award Silver Winner: General-Non-Profit for Her Spark Inc.
2022 Davey Award Gold Winner: The Marfan Foundation
Web Excellence Awards
2023 9th Web Excellence Awards Winner for SHINE Performing Arts Studio
2022 Web Excellence Awards Winner: Best Website in Charitable Organizations for The Marfan Foundation
W3 Award in the Professional Services
2018 GHPIA Website Design and Illustration
Graphic Design American Inhouse Design Award Certificates
2016 · DISH PAW Corporate Rebrand
2015 · DISH Food Drive Poster and Puppy Day Digital Campaign
The D Show Nomination
2012 · Chick-fil-A Military Appreciation Night In-store Event Kit, DBA Worldwide