Hi, I'm Lauren Cogley, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator currently pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I specialize in creating engaging digital illustrations and marketing materials that effectively communicate stories and ideas, with a particular interest in educational content and visual storytelling. I bring creativity and dedication to every project, whether I'm illustrating for award-winning educational series or supporting marketing campaigns for diverse brands. I love using my skills in Adobe Creative Suite and digital drawing to develop compelling visuals that inspire and educate audiences of all ages.

Lauren Cogley

Hi, I'm Lauren Cogley, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator currently pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I specialize in creating engaging digital illustrations and marketing materials that effectively communicate stories and ideas, with a particular interest in educational content and visual storytelling. I bring creativity and dedication to every project, whether I'm illustrating for award-winning educational series or supporting marketing campaigns for diverse brands. I love using my skills in Adobe Creative Suite and digital drawing to develop compelling visuals that inspire and educate audiences of all ages.

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Hi, I’m Lauren Cogley, a passionate graphic designer and illustrator currently pursuing my Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I specialize in creating engaging digital illustrations and marketing materials that effectively communicate stories and ideas, with a particular interest in educational content and visual storytelling.

I bring creativity and dedication to every project, whether I’m illustrating for award-winning educational series or supporting marketing campaigns for diverse brands. I love using my skills in Adobe Creative Suite and digital drawing to develop compelling visuals that inspire and educate audiences of all ages.

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Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator at Dow Creative Enterprises
June 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed digital illustrations to the Nurse Florence® series, which won the Independent Press Award for best series three years consecutively. Created 22 digital images for an educational story on kidney health, establishing a consistent artistic universe to help teach science to children and parents. Ensured adherence to company guidelines to maintain the quality of published artwork.
Digital Marketing Intern at Learning Resources Inc
August 31, 2024 - August 12, 2025
Conducted analytical research on product display pages to standardize presentation across various retail platforms, including international markets. Designed marketing materials for digital advertisements aligned with brand identity and guidelines.
Retail Sales Associate at Bath and Body Works (L.Brands)
August 31, 2023 - August 12, 2025
Engaged with customers to understand their shopping needs and offered product recommendations. Collaborated with team members in store upkeep and visual merchandising during and after hours. Assisted in onboarding new employees by training on register operations and closing procedures during seasonal employment.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods