Sarah Lawrence

About Sarah Lawrence

I\'m a creative professional known for infusing innovation into traditional projects. Clients turn to me for design-driven solutions, whether it\'s nonprofit branding or simplifying complex concepts. My experience includes crafting illustrations, creating immersive experiences, and leading campaigns from day one. Collaborating with clients like Facebook and the Atlanta Regional Commission, I exceed expectations with passion and innovation. Beyond work, I curate personal projects, speak at events like TEDx, and find constant inspiration in my hometown of Atlanta. Let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Principal Designer

   Design Emporium Llc

   Jan 2013 — Present

   I run the Design Emporium, a (very) small agency here in Atlanta that focuses on branding, web design, and strategic marketing materials for small businesses and nonprofits. I\'ve designed, produced, and led projects of all sizes for the past 7 years, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations with ease. Our multi-disciplinary work focuses on community-building and increasing information accessibility by meeting people where they are and producing work that is clear, efficient, and eye-catching. We use data and a decade of experience to make recommendations and guide project work. Clients include:Atlanta Regional Commission, Atlanta Beltline, Art Papers, Georgia Organics, Facebook, Google, Vox Media, Kids II, CARE, Clean Cooking Alliance (UN), Buzzfeed, MARTA, Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Education

• Square One Startup School

  Certificate Program

• The University of Georgia

  BFA, Fine Arts - Graphic Design Emphasis

  2009 — 2013

• General Assembly

  Project Management

• Henry W. Grady High School

  Broadcast Journalism

  2005 — 2009

• The University of Georgia

  Certificate, Master Naturalist, School of Forestry

• General Assembly

  Product Design

• University of Michigan

  Certificate, Survey Data Collection and Analytics Specialization

• Oregon State University

  Certificate, Sustainable Landscape Management

Skills

• Event Planning
• Promotions
• Radio
• Social Media
• Illustration
• Graphic Design
• Video Editing
• Sewing
• Cartooning
• Direct Sales
• Conceptualizer
• Blogging
• Facebook
• Photoshop
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social Media Marketing
• Magazines
• Indesign
• Publications
• Editorial
• Wordpress
• Final Cut Pro
• Photography
• Mac
• Illustrator
• Copywriting
• Editing
• Layout
• Writing
• Social Networking
• Graphics
• Public Relations
• Creative Writing
• Advertising
• Ap Style
• Creative Direction
• Public Speaking
• Storytelling
• Logo Design
• Branding