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My name is Laurie Sawyer and with over 30 years of experience as a visual story teller, combining images and graphics, I've honed my skills to craft captivating visuals that tell stories. Drawing from my extensive graphic design background, I'm excited to breathe life into children's book illustrations and young reader covers and interiors, infusing each project with imagination and charm. Let's embark on a journey of whimsy and wonder together! Interior design is another passion of mine because I believe our homes should tell our stories. Every room is an opportunity to reflect who we are, what we love, and the memories that are important to us. I love getting to know my clients, listening to their stories, and helping them bring those stories into their homes. My goal is to create spaces that feel comfortable, personal, and uniquely theirs—homes that truly feel like them.…My name is Laurie Sawyer and with over 30 years of experience as a visual story teller, combining images and graphics, I've honed my skills to craft captivating visuals that tell stories. Drawing from my extensive graphic design background, I'm excited to breathe life into children's book illustrations and young reader covers and interiors, infusing each project with imagination and charm. Let's embark on a journey of whimsy and wonder together! Interior design is another passion of mine because I believe our homes should tell our stories. Every room is an opportunity to reflect who we are, what we love, and the memories that are important to us. I love getting to know my clients, listening to their stories, and helping them bring those stories into their homes. My goal is to create spaces that feel comfortable, personal, and uniquely theirs—homes that truly feel like them.

Laurie L. Sawyer

Children’s Book Illustrator, Illustrator, Book Illustrator, +1

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My name is Laurie Sawyer and with over 30 years of experience as a visual story teller, combining images and graphics, I've honed my skills to craft captivating visuals that tell stories. Drawing from my extensive graphic design background, I'm excited to breathe life into children's book illustrations and young reader covers and interiors, infusing each project with imagination and charm. Let's embark on a journey of whimsy and wonder together! Interior design is another passion of mine because I believe our homes should tell our stories. Every room is an opportunity to reflect who we are, what we love, and the memories that are important to us. I love getting to know my clients, listening to their stories, and helping them bring those stories into their homes. My goal is to create spaces that feel comfortable, personal, and uniquely theirs—homes that truly feel like them.…My name is Laurie Sawyer and with over 30 years of experience as a visual story teller, combining images and graphics, I've honed my skills to craft captivating visuals that tell stories. Drawing from my extensive graphic design background, I'm excited to breathe life into children's book illustrations and young reader covers and interiors, infusing each project with imagination and charm. Let's embark on a journey of whimsy and wonder together! Interior design is another passion of mine because I believe our homes should tell our stories. Every room is an opportunity to reflect who we are, what we love, and the memories that are important to us. I love getting to know my clients, listening to their stories, and helping them bring those stories into their homes. My goal is to create spaces that feel comfortable, personal, and uniquely theirs—homes that truly feel like them.

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My name is Laurie Sawyer and with over 30 years of experience as a visual story teller, combining images and graphics, I’ve honed my skills to craft captivating visuals that tell stories. Drawing from my extensive graphic design background, I’m excited to breathe life into children’s book illustrations and young reader covers and interiors, infusing each project with imagination and charm. Let’s embark on a journey of whimsy and wonder together!
Interior design is another passion of mine because I believe our homes should tell our stories. Every room is an opportunity to reflect who we are, what we love, and the memories that are important to us. I love getting to know my clients, listening to their stories, and helping them bring those stories into their homes. My goal is to create spaces that feel comfortable, personal, and uniquely theirs—homes that truly feel like them.

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Work Experience

Interior Designer at Oskar Huber Design and Furniture

June 22, 2026 - Present

An out-of-the-box storyteller and designer who understands that creating a room or home starts with truly listening to the client. My role is to guide and support their vision, helping them create a space that feels authentically theirs. Manage multiple clients and projects, including working with outside Interior Designers and their clients.

Interior Design at La-z-boy

November 30, 2024 - June 21, 2026

Delivered personalized interior design solutions by assessing client needs, lifestyle, and budget to create cohesive, functional living spaces. Developed space plans, furniture layouts, and color schemes using both hand sketches and digital design tools. Guided clients through product selection including upholstery, case goods, and accessories while ensuring alignment with the overall design vision. Built strong client relationships through consultative sales, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Senior Graphic Designer at NewRez

January 1, 2018 - November 30, 2022

Took over production and design for the catalog program, including mail program and list management, and later implemented email and live chat programs. Successfully implemented a catalog management system into catalog production, reducing catalog production timelines by three months with fewer staff and reducing AA charges by 65%. Redesigned catalog branding across all brands, launched a re-targeting campaign, and led an e-commerce marketing program that increased internet sales by 80% in the first year.

Art/MarComm Director at ATD-AMERICA

November 30, 2007 - May 31, 2017

Creative Services Manager at VWR International

September 1, 1997 - November 30, 2007

Interviewed and hired production staff and oversaw production of catalogs and marketing pieces. Negotiated printer costs for all printing and designed the first VWR website. Contributed to research and implementation of a new catalog production system. Coordinated design and print production of corporate catalogs and publications to ensure timely delivery, on-budget execution, and alignment with corporate guidelines. Participated in the creative process from concept to finished product and quoted print jobs while working directly with printers to secure best pricing; implemented branding consistency.

Graphic Designer at VWR Scientific Products

October 29, 1993 - September 27, 1997