Lauren is a talented designer, whose background includes branding, publication, interpretive graphics, and exhibit design. Some of her recent projects include Swarthmore College Towne Center, Newark Walks, and the John Burroughs Black Creek Trail in Poughkeepsie, NY. Lauren also planned and designed city wayfinding programs for Frederick, Maryland, Bellingham, WA, and Downtown Eugene in Oregon.

Before joining MERJE, Lauren worked in packaging and production design, as well as print design and marketing. She designed various marketing pieces for the nonprofit organization Back on My Feet, including New York City and Atlanta, GA chapter launches.