BASIC Agency
Lauren Blackburn is an accomplished design professional with extensive experience in design systems and product design, currently serving as Associate Design Director for Design Systems at BASIC/DEPT® since June 2019, where key contributions include leading the Google Store's design system. Prior roles include Design Lead for the same project, significantly reducing the development timeline of site changes, and Senior Product Designer for Google Bento, co-leading the creation of the Google Bento Reference Site. Previous experience includes a Designer role at Gorilla 76, where design initiatives focused on industrial B2B marketing, and education roles at Washington University in St. Louis, contributing to workshops and collaborative projects. Additional earlier experiences encompass internships in graphic design and teaching art, showcasing a diverse skill set in design and education. Lauren holds a degree in Communication Design and Art History from Washington University in St. Louis.