“Lauren Smith gave my business a clear and compelling identity. I constantly receive positive feedback that the overall look evokes professionalism. I really appreciate the process Lauren used. He asked very insightful questions to identify what my business was about and discern its core appeal and benefit. In addition to Lauren's exceptional sense of design, I value his considerable business insights and experience.”

CRAIG MARTIN, ORION EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT

“I've worked with Lauren for close to twenty years now. He's a designer's designer with a highly trained eye, incapable of turning out less than A+ work. But he's not a prima dona. Lauren is incredibly helpful and easy to work with. Best of all, he's totally buttoned up—responsible and professional to a degree that very few designers are today. In design, Lauren is about as close to a sure thing as you're going to find.”

AL SHULTZ, PRESIDENT, AL SHULTZ ADVERTISING

“Our small non-profit worldwide charity took a great leap forward when Lauren Smith came to our rescue. In Lauren's initial interview with our staff, he immediately grasped our values and goals. Over the past five years since Lauren began implementing our new communications strategy our donations have doubled. We give a lion's share of the credit to Lauren Smith.”

KAREN KOTOSKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMISTAD INTERNATIONAL

“Lauren took our vision for the company and turned it into reality. We ended up with a professional image ideally suited to our target audience. This was the first time I worked with a designer in this way. His process really helped us find the right focus for our company.”

FELICIA GENTILE, PRESIDENT, BIOINSIGHTS

“I have worked closely with Lauren Smith for more than a decade, in several different companies, on a broad range of marketing communications and design initiatives, from corporate identity to web site design to print and online advertising, sales collateral and direct marketing campaigns. Lauren is the best designer in Silicon Valley that I have worked with; he combines original, arresting creative concepting and execution with a strong business sense and a problem-solving orientation. I recommend him very highly.”

Joe Hnilo, Senior Director, Analyst Relations, BEA Systems

“Lauren is a great designer to work with. He delivers high quality work that helps us further distinguish our brand presence in the marketplace. He is quick to adapt to the changing needs and requirements of a high tech environment.”

Cynthia Teeple, Marcom Manager, Symantec

“Lauren was an invaluable asset to me as I set up my company, Senior Seasons. His advice, guidance, wisdom and experience helped me in all my marketing materials. He guided me towards a more unique, thorough, and effective branding than I would otherwise have achieved. He is a very talented professional and great to work with also.”

Kaye Sharbrough, President, Senior Seasons

“Lauren's design work has garnered countless awards for himself and his clients. However, Lauren's greatest attribute is his consistent level of professionalism. He listens to the clients' needs and then adapts his skills and talents to best satisfy those needs. You could not ask for a more talented professional designer.”

Mel Lindstrom, Principal, Lindstrom Photography

“Having hired and managed scores of designers through the decades, it means something when I say I am quite pleased to know Lauren and have opportunities to work with him. His work is clean and beautiful—and at the same time, he communicates clearly, prices his work fairly, and always meets his commitments. I would choose him as a design resource in a minute.”

Nancy Coleman, Marketing/Brand Strategist, Nancy Coleman Consulting

“I first worked with Lauren at BBDO in Palo Alto, CA (business-to-business advertising and PR firm) in the 1980s. His concept, design and production work were outstanding...always strategic and highly memorable. I next was fortunate enough to get to work with Lauren at Eden Medical Center in 2005 in Castro Valley, CA when we launched the Sutter Health East Bay Neuroscience Center at Eden. Once again, his logo design work and advertising executions were consistently excellent efforts. I highly recommend Lauren without reservation.”

Bob Stetson, Principal, Stetson Consulting

“I've worked with Lauren on many creative projects and he consistently delivers high quality work on time and within budget. He's one of the easiest people to work with on the planet. He's a perfectionist with high standards. His style is clean and sharp. And I have total peace of mind when we work together.”

Adrienne Parker, Principal, Motivo Marketing

“Lauren is one of the top graphic designers in the country. He brings a unique combination of business savvy and creativity to every project. His dedication to his craft is found in every aspect of his work. I have worked with Lauren on several projects and found him to be great to work with and the ultimate professional.”

Barbara Zenz, Principal, The Stephenz Group

“I trust Lauren to make me look good. I have challenged Lauren with many BIG and small projects and he has persevered the many changes I've put him through. Because he is well organized, he is able to keep up with my demands with understanding. Lauren is creative, forward thinking and is VERY giving. He has completed many of my collateral packaging designs. We have shared tough delivery schedules and creative challenges. Thanks Lauren for hanging in here with me.”

Amy Vea, SanDisk Corporation