AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Lauren Bistritz — originally from Birmingham, AL — graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design from Auburn University in December 2023. During her time at Auburn, Lauren was president of Humans of Auburn and ran a weekly design podcast that aired on WEGL 91.1 FM. She worked for Auburn University’s Student Involvement, designing deliverables for campus traditions like Hey Day. Lauren’s work has been featured in Auburn’s Graphic Design Student Juried show and Auburn’s literary art magazine, The Circle. She has been named on the Dean’s list for 7 semesters. Her portfolio can be found at www.laurenbistritz.com. When she isn’t designing, she enjoys thrifting, going to art museums, or playing with her cat.
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL INSPIRED?
Traveling, thrifting, creating (even if it isn’t good), and admiring any coffee table book I can.
WHAT AREA OR AREAS OF DESIGN ARE YOU HOPING TO WORK IN OR SPECIALIZE IN?
Publication or packaging.
WHAT IS ONE THING THAT DESIGN SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT YOU THAT YOU DID NOT EXPECT?
The importance of working with a group in terms of getting feedback and improving your own designs.
WHO IS SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO IN YOUR FIELD? EITHER TODAY OR HISTORICALLY?
Saul Bass, Malika Favre, and professors I’ve had in school like Courtney Windham and Mario Bocanegra Martinez.
DO YOU CURRENTLY, OR DO YOU PLAN TO, DESIGN FOR ANY CAUSES OR CHARITIES?
I have been very involved with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation through my personal life, have designed for them before and plan on designing more for them soon!
