I’m a creative professional with extensive experience in print and digital design, helping a wide range of clients from nonprofits and educational institutions to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies tell their stories through clear, impact-driven visuals. My work spans branding, marketing and event collateral, interactive documents, and custom WordPress tweaks, with a portfolio that includes logos, brochures, annual reports, posters, and more. I’m passionate about collaborating with mission-driven organizations to produce thoughtful design that communicates value and fosters engaged audiences. Outside of design, I’m an animal lover and committed advocate for social justice, civil and human rights, the environment, and the arts. I believe great design should inform, inspire, and be accessible to all, and I’m always eager to contribute to educational and information-sharing initiatives that make a positive difference.

Lauren Ariane Milani

I’m a creative professional with extensive experience in print and digital design, helping a wide range of clients from nonprofits and educational institutions to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies tell their stories through clear, impact-driven visuals. My work spans branding, marketing and event collateral, interactive documents, and custom WordPress tweaks, with a portfolio that includes logos, brochures, annual reports, posters, and more. I’m passionate about collaborating with mission-driven organizations to produce thoughtful design that communicates value and fosters engaged audiences. Outside of design, I’m an animal lover and committed advocate for social justice, civil and human rights, the environment, and the arts. I believe great design should inform, inspire, and be accessible to all, and I’m always eager to contribute to educational and information-sharing initiatives that make a positive difference.

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I’m a creative professional with extensive experience in print and digital design, helping a wide range of clients from nonprofits and educational institutions to small businesses and Fortune 500 companies tell their stories through clear, impact-driven visuals. My work spans branding, marketing and event collateral, interactive documents, and custom WordPress tweaks, with a portfolio that includes logos, brochures, annual reports, posters, and more. I’m passionate about collaborating with mission-driven organizations to produce thoughtful design that communicates value and fosters engaged audiences.

Outside of design, I’m an animal lover and committed advocate for social justice, civil and human rights, the environment, and the arts. I believe great design should inform, inspire, and be accessible to all, and I’m always eager to contribute to educational and information-sharing initiatives that make a positive difference.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Self-Employed
December 31, 2007 - Present
Started in 2008 as a side gig and turned into a full-time business in 2015. I’ve worked with a variety of clients including Communities In Schools of Michigan, Beacon Roofing Supplies, The Education Trust, Lidl US, Aristotle International, PredictIt, the National Health Law Program, Southern Maryland Woman Magazine, Fairfax Woman Magazine, Alexandria Woman Magazine, Mindful Leader, Kryptowire, Art & Remembrance and many more large and small nonprofits and businesses.
Graphic Designer at American University
September 18, 2011 - July 29, 2015
Rebranded the Center for Teaching, Research and Learning creating a new logo and collateral. Designed pocket folders, posters, flyers, booklets, brochures, annual reports, conference programs and banners, bookmarks and other giveaway items, hallway displays, hallway signage, interactive documents and digital graphics. Solicited bids and handled communication with printers. Tested and customized WordPress themes for the Online Learning team on the EdSpace platform.
Graphic Designer at Communities In Schools
September 13, 2010 - September 8, 2011
Designed logos, email and print templates, publications, publication covers, posters and postcards. Set up files for print and handled communication with printers. Edited images and video frames for online/social media use. Took documentary photography for use in several print and online publications.
Self-employed Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - Present
Provide graphic design services to a variety of clients ranging from nonprofits and educational institutions to Fortune 500 companies and small businesses. Clients include Communities In Schools of Michigan, Beacon Roofing Supply, WOMAN Magazine Group, PredictIt, Lidl US, The National Health Law Program, and more.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in World Languages/Translation at SSIT Milan
June 1, 2003
Associate in Applied Sciences in Graphic Design at Northern Virginia Community College
December 15, 2007
AAS Graphic Design at Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
AAS Graphic Design/Interactive Specialization at Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025
BA Translation (English, French, Spanish) at Scuola Superiore per Interpreti e Traduttori (SSIT), Milan, Italy
January 11, 2030 - December 29, 2025

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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