creator / consultant / strategist / brand ambassador / tastemaker
designer + brand ambassador, i specialize in crafting identities for small businesses and entrepreneurs that empower them to succeed. i also partner with existing brands to implement strategies and develop collateral that fully honor the distinction they already embody.
raised by an advertising photographer, thoughtful presentation, distinguished design, and artful communication have always been ingrained in me. i believe that excellence is found in the details. in every endeavor, i work with integrity, intentionality, and authenticity.
“Lauren is simply the best of the best. Her passion for her craft, her raw talent, and her attention to detail are second to none. If Lauren is leading an initiative, you can guarantee it will be done to absolute perfection. She asks the questions that need to be asked before anyone even thinks to ask them. Lauren has the ability to use both the creative and technical sides of her brain in harmony, and that is what it takes to be an excellent leader in this space.”
“At our company, Lauren has almost single-handedly overhauled the look and feel of our brand, dramatically elevating its elegance and sophistication. As part of her unrelenting efforts to improve our company’s image in the public eye, she demonstrates an outstanding work ethic and unparalleled attention to detail. She is exceptionally capable in graphic design as well as messaging, and excels in developing holistic and wide-ranging marketing materials to support campaigns of any size. In terms of the content that I provide to the stakeholders in our region, no one has done more to improve the quality and effectiveness of these critical resources.”
“I’ve worked with Lauren for over 12 years at Sotheby’s International Realty. She is one of the most thoughtful designers, project managers, and team leads I’ve ever collaborated with.
Lauren takes a personalized and caring approach to each assignment and is always aiming to think outside the box. Her leadership skills are superb, I’m always impressed by her desire to acknowledge her team for their contributions. I would happily work with her again in the future.”
“Miss Stewart brings a level of dedication and commitment to her work that is both sincere and consistent with everything she does. Miss Stewart has the uncanny ability to wear various hats at a single time with a high level of execution in all arenas. Miss Stewart cares about the work she does. It is personal to her. And in that regard, what she does each day at work reflects the very best of herself.”
“I had the pleasure of working closely with Lauren Stewart in our respective roles at Paolucci Salling & Martin, a full-service marketing communications agency. We worked together on some of the agency’s most profitable and demanding clients. Lauren was a tremendous account executive, handling both client relations and work assignments with a high level of efficiency and dedication. Besides being a joy to work with, Lauren is a take-charge person who is able to develop and present creative ideas and communicate the benefits. While we worked together, she successfully developed several marketing plans for our clients that led to results exceeding expectations. ”
“The re-branding of our company was a challenge that I resisted at first. Working with another artist pushed my ideas and desires, sometimes in a direction I wasn’t sure about. But, Lauren pressed on with perseverance and patience, and she was right. Her conceptualization of our image and purpose has moved this company into a whole new realm. We went from a small local producer to a nationally recognized supplier to stores and clients in 38 states in less than a year. We have seen measurable results in our marketing efforts that far exceeded our expectations, and the growth is exponential. Lauren’s tenacity in keeping our name visible to our clients has been truly invaluable.”
“I am so glad that I had the opportunity to work with Lauren. Her vision and ability to translate my abstract ideas into a brand image was an incredible collaboration. I was able to tell Lauren about my company and what I wanted clients to feel when they saw my logo and she was able to create several concepts from this initial consultation. Lauren made revisions based on my feedback and I was amazed at the ways she was really able to capture the experience I wanted people to have when they viewed my company logo. Lauren’s expertise and professionalism made her standout from other designers I had interviewed. Lauren also created a business card that keeps with the same brand energy and is visually stunning. I have received many compliments on my card and have been more than happy to recommend her to friends looking for a designer. ”
“Lauren’s hard work, creativity, attention to detail, and contributions to the company’s marketing program have been recognized on a national level. She’s that good. Lauren is a great pleasure to work with, has great ideas, and genuinely cares about the quality of her work.”
“Lauren and I worked together closely for over three years at Sotheby’s International Realty. Lauren’s experience in both strategy and leadership dovetailed into every project she managed. Lauren launched and executed several proprietary projects during her time at Sotheby’s International Realty, streamlining processes for the Sotheby’s corporation. Lauren developed and managed projects from concept to implementation to post-launch analysis. Her rare blend of creative and technically savvy talent enabled these projects to be completed on time, on budget in flawless brand centric manner. Lauren is more than just a talented employee she is an amazing person and asset.”
“Lauren is one of the most hardworking, detail oriented marketing employees that I worked with at Sotheby’s International Realty. Lauren is passionate about her work, using her creativity while adhering to our brand standards, always coming up with new ideas and concepts. She goes above and beyond what is asked of her, willing to take on any new projects that come her way. Without Lauren’s input, testing and feedback, the building of our in-house online advertising tracking program would not be where it is today. Recommending Lauren is a no-brainer.”
lauren@laurenstewartcreative.com
805.618.6007
instagram / laurenstewartcreative
santa barbara, california