Welcome Lauren, our newest “Rock Climber” is a welcome addition!

It’s time to welcome a new team member — Lauren Allen — to the Porch. She’s a graphic designer and photographer. We love adding members (and their fun rock-based titles) to our team, and we’re so excited to introduce you to Lauren Allen. You can read about her on our team page, and today, we’ve asked her a few questions about her perspective on graphic design, so you can get to know her better. And then you can send her a big “howdy!”

What is the biggest misconception about design today?

That anyone can label themselves as a graphic designer because they can make a graphic with canva. 

What advice would you give your younger self, Lauren?

Love yourself, and be kind to people. You are beautiful.

What is one of the biggest lessons you’ve learned so far in your career?

Not everyone will like your style of design but as long as you are proud of your work, you will excel.

What does good design look like?

Good design is making something that the client can be happy with and proud to show off. 

If you could be anywhere in the world right now where would it be?

I’d love to go to Japan to experience the culture and have great food!

If you could go to dinner with one person living or dead who would it be?

My grandma on my dad’s side. I never met her but apparently, we are very similar and I’d love to see if that’s true. 

Describe Lauren Allen in 3 words:

Kind, Funny, Honest 

Tell us about a major milestone in your life?

I finished my cleft lip journey 4 years ago. It took about 20 years from multiple surgeries and a lot of dental work, to complete it. 

How would you describe the culture at Front Porch Marketing?

The culture seems very inviting and warm. Seems like a cool group of people!

From your perspective, how does Front Porch Marketing differentiate itself from other marketing companies?

Front Porch differentiates itself by making the working environment super collaborative and easy. Everyone is always open to help or giving an opinion which is hard to find in other marketing companies. 

What is a fun fact about you?

I used to do Japanese theatre in middle school called kabuki.