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Lauren Naidoo is a multidisciplinary creative working across graphic design, animation, short film, and creative writing. She focuses on building strong visual identities and compelling storytelling through design and motion.
Her experience includes leading publication aesthetics and brand design, creating digital artwork and 2D animations for research projects, and developing augmented reality exhibition pieces. She brings a client-focused, collaborative approach to cohesive, professional creative work.
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer, Animator — Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of British Columbia
January 1, 2025 - PresentWorked under professors Annie Wan and Denise Kenney on Humanities and Immigration-based undergraduate research projects. Produced digital artwork and designs including logo design, website design, 2D animation, and digital art/collage assets.
Graphic Designer, Animator at Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of British Columbia
January 1, 2025 - PresentCollaborated with professors Annie Wan and Denise Kenney to create digital artwork and designs for humanities and immigration-based projects. Responsibilities included logo design, website design, 2D animation and digital art/collage.
Augmented Reality Designer at Amp Lab UBCO, PressPlay — Augmented Reality Designer
December 1, 2023 - PresentCreated public-facing augmented reality exhibition pieces for PressPlay, a cohort-prompted project inspired by SoundBox Collection materials from B.C. writers Fred Wah and Pauline Butling. Tasked with mobilizing digitized archival materials in new ways for display at the Kelowna Rotary Arts Centre, using Photoshop, After Effects, and Artivive.
Augmented Reality Designer at Amp Lab, University of British Columbia Okanagan (PressPlay cohort)
December 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024Under PressPlay, created animated augmented reality exhibition pieces inspired by SoundBox Collection materials from BC writers Fred Wah and Pauline Butler. Produced public-facing projects to be displayed at Kelowna Rotary Arts Centre, mobilizing digitized archival material in new ways. Used Photoshop, After Effects and Artivive.
Augmented Reality Designer — Undergraduate Research Assistant at Amp Lab, University of British Columbia Okanagan (Pressplay)
October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024Undergraduate research assistant for Pressplay, a cohort prompted to create animated augmented reality exhibition pieces inspired by SoundBox Collection materials from B.C. writers Fred Wah and Pauline Butling. Created public-facing AR projects displayed at Kelowna Rotary Arts Centre using tools such as Photoshop, After Effects, and Artivive to mobilize digitized archival material in new ways.
Freelance Graphic Designer — Designer + Illustrator at Freelance
January 1, 2023 - PresentCollaborated with clients on poster design, logo/brand identity, editorial spread design, packaging, and cover design. Worked closely with clients to produce cohesive designs aligned with their vision in an authentic and professional manner. Used tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate.
Head of Publication and Graphic Design — Creative Writing Course Union at Inkwell Publications
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025In charge of the aesthetics for both physical and online forums of Inkwell Publications. Managed website design, branding, poster design, and physical print magazine layout. Created logos and brand identity for Inkwell Publications from concept, and produced promotional social media and print materials.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Freelance, Remote
January 1, 2023 - PresentWorked with clients on design projects including poster design, logo/brand identity, and physical designs. Collaborated alongside clients to create cohesive designs based on their vision in an authentic and professional way. Used tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate to produce deliverables for client needs.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - PresentCollaborated with clients on design projects including poster design, logo/brand identity, editorial spread design, packaging and cover design. Worked with clients to create cohesive designs based on their visions in an authentic and professional way. Tools used include Photoshop, Illustrator and Procreate.
Head of Publication and Graphic Design at Creative Writing Course Union
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025In charge of aesthetics for both physical and online forums of Inkwell Publications. Responsibilities include website design, branding, poster design, and physical print magazine design. Created logo and brand identity for Inkwell Publications from concept to completion, along with promotional social media and print materials.
Education
Bachelor of Media Studies, Minor in Visual Arts at University of British Columbia, Okanagan
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025Bachelor of Media Studies at University of British Columbia, Okanagan
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025Bachelor of Media Studies and Minor in Visual Arts at University of British Columbia, Okanagan
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
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