Lauren Okura

Executive Creative Director & Co-founder @Pono Design Studio

Chicago, IL, US
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WORK HISTORY

Oct 2019 — Present

Executive Creative Director & Co-founder @Pono Design Studio

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Chicago, IL, US

Pono is a design studio that specializes in enhancing brands through identity, marketing, and sales enablement work across digital and print platforms.I lead a skilled team of designers, writers, animators, and strategists. With my extensive background in ad agencies, startups, and global tech companies, I am adept at managing projects from start to finish. I regularly collaborate with C-suite clients, marketing teams, external agencies, and vendors. As a hands-on designer, I am passionate about the creative process and believe in fostering communication and collaboration among teams to deliver the best possible product.

EDUCATION

1995 — 1999

Buffalo Grove High School

High School Diploma

2001 — 2003

The Illinois Institute of Art, Schaumburg

Bachelor of Art, Design and Visual Communications, General

1999 — 2001

Northern Illinois University

Graphic Design

SKILLS

Real EstateExperience DesignEmail MarketingFood & BeverageArt DirectionUser Interface DesignAirlinesRetailElectronicsConcept DevelopmentAutomotiveHospitalityGraphic DesignIllustrationBusinessConcept DesignBranding & IdentityNon-ProfitsUser Experience DesignPackagingUser ExperienceNonprofitsCreative DirectionPharmaceuticsInteraction DesignCorporate BrandingWedding and Event DesignCreative StrategyLogo DesignEnvironmental AwarenessBanners

ABOUT LAUREN OKURA

Creativity, resilience, and adaptability have shaped my path for generations. My…

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