Lauren Naidoo is an interdisciplinary artist with a focus in multimedia art, graphic design and 2d animation. Recently graduated with a Bachelor of Media Studies and Minor in Visual Arts at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Her most recent bodies of work focus on the interplay between digital and physical art through motion design, distortion and collage. She strives to create designs that invites the viewer to question the boundaries between the viewer and the viewed and subvert expectations through narrative and composition play.

Lauren Naidoo

Lauren Naidoo is an interdisciplinary artist with a focus in multimedia art, graphic design and 2d animation. Recently graduated with a Bachelor of Media Studies and Minor in Visual Arts at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Her most recent bodies of work focus on the interplay between digital and physical art through motion design, distortion and collage. She strives to create designs that invites the viewer to question the boundaries between the viewer and the viewed and subvert expectations through narrative and composition play.

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Lauren Naidoo is an interdisciplinary artist with a focus in multimedia art, graphic design and 2d animation. Recently graduated with a Bachelor of Media Studies and Minor in Visual Arts at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Her most recent bodies of work focus on the interplay between digital and physical art through motion design, distortion and collage. She strives to create designs that invites the viewer to question the boundaries between the viewer and the viewed and subvert expectations through narrative and composition play.

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Work Experience

Head of Publication and Graphic Design at Creative Writing Course Union
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
In 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.
Graphic Designer, Animator at Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of British Columbia
January 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated 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, University of British Columbia Okanagan (PressPlay cohort)
December 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Under 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.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated 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.

Education

Bachelor of Media Studies, Minor in Visual Arts at University of British Columbia, Okanagan
September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services