Lauren Philliban

A proactive, versatile and professional creative with a track record of creating successful designs and sales. Flexible and reliable with experience of client­based work and has demonstrated and displayed work through solo exhibitions.

Skills and specialities include creating expressive illustrations and artworks using a range of traditional mediums and digital software. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills mean confidence and enjoyment of collaborative work within a team environment, as well as the ability to work independently.

• Illustrated & written Children's book ‘This is Our Island!’ being published in 2024 by Olympia Publishers
• Communicating effectively with clients about their expectations and wishes in order to produce work that is successful and fits the clients brief.
•  Maintaining contact with clients throughout the design process in order to ensure that the clients vision is forefilled and they are satisfied with final results. 
• Producing high quality prints and original artworks to sell worldwide. 
• Creating large scale canvas works commissioned by The Caversham Picture Framers and Gallery, Reading. 
• Creating personalized Pet & Wildlife Portraits on a commission basis. 
• Commissioned rebranding of Maxey Images Company, creating all assets, brand guides and imagery as well as web development. 
• Commissioned infographic & illustration project for Bluebell Designs. 
• Presenting final design solutions and packaging/delivering works in effective and timely manner. 
• Selling printed card designs and stock to Saints Cafe, Maidenhead.

Recently graduated from the University of Surrey gaining a first class Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Graphic Design (2020-2023). Awarded Student of The Year 2023.