Lauren Schreiber
About Lauren Schreiber
Lauren Schreiber serves as the Director of Design for Play at IDEO, where she leads design teams to develop innovative solutions for Fortune 500 clients. With a background in human-centered design and experience in various marketing roles, she is also dedicated to mentoring emerging designers.
Work at IDEO
Lauren Schreiber has been serving as the Director of Design for Play at IDEO since 2018. In this role, she leads multi-disciplinary design teams to develop innovative solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Her focus includes human-centered product, service, and experience design, emphasizing strategic partnerships and design research. Schreiber's leadership at IDEO reflects her commitment to creating impactful design strategies that enhance user experiences.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role, Lauren Schreiber held several positions in various organizations. She worked as an Assistant Media Strategist at OMD USA from 2011 to 2012 and served as a World Wide Field Marketing Intern at Cisco Systems in 2011. Schreiber also gained experience as a Product Marketing Associate at zSpace, Inc. from 2012 to 2014 and as a Client Services Manager at Houzz from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Manager in Design x Operations at Hero Digital from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Schreiber earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Advertising from Chapman University. She also participated in the Semester At Sea program, which provided her with a global perspective on education and culture. Schreiber specializes in human-centered design, organizational design, and culture change, with a focus on talent strategy and employee experience.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
Lauren Schreiber actively mentors individuals in the design field through ADPList, where she facilitates career navigation for aspiring designers. Her commitment to mentorship reflects her dedication to fostering growth and development within the design community. Additionally, she volunteered at the East Palo Alto Kids Foundation in 2009, contributing her time to support local youth.
Personal Interests
In her personal time, Lauren Schreiber enjoys exploring the secret staircases of Berkeley, which reflects her interest in urban exploration. She also challenges herself with pilates reformer workouts, indicating her commitment to physical fitness and well-being.