about studio 618

transforming ordinary spaces into
extraordinary experiences

experiential graphic design

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signage & wayfinding

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public art & murals

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donor recognition

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experiential graphic design + signage & wayfinding + public art & murals + donor recognition +

At Studio 618, our passion is turning
abstract ideas into engaging, functional art.

We specialize in creating immersive environments that not only guide but inspire. Our services range from custom interior and exterior signage and wayfinding systems to artful focal walls and dynamic parking garage graphics and murals. Each project is a canvas, and our design tools are as diverse as the spaces we transform, incorporating digital illustration, fiber art, and watercolor techniques to infuse every project with originality.

We would be a great fit if:

+ You don't shy away from stepping outside the box.

+ You like one-on-one service.

+ You are communicative.

+ You value high-quality design.

We LOVE our clients!

We are proud to say that we have worked with 27 clients on 63 projects all over the country!

Our clients include: Commercial and residential developers, community, design firms, marketing agencies, neighborhood associations, signage fabrication companies, small businesses, and transportation consultants.

If you value a hands on approach, like our clients listed have and are interested in talking further, please send us a message and we can schedule a 30 minute call to discuss if we are a good fit.

WHO WE WORK WITH

click on the client types to see who we’ve worked with

  • Akridge

    Hawthorne Residential Partners

    Hines

    Kettler

    Mallard Creek Capital Partners

    Mill Creek Residential

    Moody Group

    Stiles Corporation

    Taft Development Group

  • RTP (Research Triangle Park)

    Vashon Island Neighborhood Association

  • MERJE

    Patricia Hord Graphik Design

  • Yellow Duck Marketing

  • Lorrie Wasserman Klemons

    Rebecca Sistruck

  • Charlaine Architectural Signage

    Duncan-Parnell

    Gelberg Signs

    Welch Sign

  • DynaMaux Creative

    Epic Painting Company

    Empowered Planting

    Hello Hydrangea

    Olney Concert Band

    Package Pals

    St. Laves Football Club

    Tanner Bates Fine Art

    Vibeinary

  • ParkX

    SP+ Consulting

COUNTRY-WIDE REACH

14 states. 38 cities.

We are proud to say that we have worked with on projects in multiple states and cities all over the country! No matter where you are, we would love to work with you.

If you are interested in talking further, please send us a message and we can schedule a 30 minute call to discuss if we are a good fit.

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every business has its story.

HERE IS OURS

  • June 18th, 2021 (06/18) will forever be remembered as a transformative day in Lauren Stern's career.

  • On that day, Lauren made the challenging decision to venture out on her own and start her own consultancy.

  • Lauren brought her knowledge and skill set from over a decade of experience at various signage companies, boutique design firms, and larger A&D firms to her consultancy. Studio 618 focuses on experiential graphics, signage, wayfinding, and branding.

who’s the dynamic duo
behind studio 618?

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meet the experiential design consultant

Hi, I’m Lauren Stern

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Hello and welcome to Studio 618! I’m passionate about transforming spaces with innovative and engaging designs.

If you’re ready to bring your vision to life, I’d love to hear from you. Please visit our inquiry page, fill out the contact form, and let’s start our creative journey. Together, we can create something truly extraordinary!

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favorite song: false confidence • favorite color: pink
romance and thrillers • coffee or tea
beach or mountains • favorite hobby: weaving

  • "a piece of historical storytelling"

    The custom fiber art piece is an energetic representation of the brand that weaves in our architecturally inspired logo concept and the rich textile history of the mill. The handmade detailing brought character, interest and really a piece of historical storytelling through one of the main corridors of the leasing center. This unique piece both honored the roots of Spinning Mill while celebrating the unique characteristics of the community the mill is now home to.

    - Amanda Adams Thomson, Director of Account Services at Yellow Duck Marketing

  • "very detail-oriented"

    I had the pleasure of working with Lauren and she's one of the best I've ever worked with. An awesome communicator on a time-sensitive project, with multiple updates that had been added last minute. She's very detail-oriented and wants to offer the best product she can. We will certainly continue our relationship with her and encourage any other firms to do the same.

    - Garrett Shank, Senior Business Development Representative at Duncan-Parnell

  • "a true statement piece"

    Lauren’s fiber art interpretation of the Spinning Mill Lofts logo is a true statement piece and the perfect complement to this historic adaptive reuse project. It adds color and warmth to the old mill building while creatively drawing on the textile history of the place.

    - Richard L. Cox, Jr., Project Manager at Taft Development Group

  • "couldn't be happier"

    Another successful project with Lauren in the books. Couldn't be happier with the finished product at 110 East in South End. Look forward to working together again soon!

    - Chris Greiner, Sr. Vice President - Development at Stiles Corporation

  • "after 113 years in the sign industry, this piece was a first"

    After 113 years in the sign industry, this piece was a first for SignArt. Starting with Lauren’s unique design concept, we engineered and custom-fabricated a working loom for her to incorporate her textiles into the finished product. It was truly rewarding to translate her vision into a successful project.

    - Josh Intoppa, Account Executive at SignArt

  • "the finished product looks incredible"

    Studio 618 did a wonderful job of converting our architect's graphics into workable shop drawings that could be stenciled and painted on a difficult substrate. The finished project looks incredible.

    - Chris Greiner, Sr. Vice President - Development at Stiles Corporation

  • "received great customer service"

    Studio 618 helped me with my soccer team’s logo and it turned out amazing. Listening to everything I said and doing it in a way I never even could imagine my small project could possibly be done. I received great customer service and I recommend Studio 618 to anyone looking to get started on a project in the near future.

    - Raphael Paz, Owner of St. Laves Football Club

  • "we felt like she heard us"

    Lauren was a pleasure to work with throughout the process; from concept to installation. I could count on Lauren for an efficient response time and for following up with any of my questions or concerns. We felt like she heard us and worked around our needs.

    - Jan Ringeling, Broker/Owner at Moody Group

  • "this mural is a vibrant celebration of the neighborhood's unique energy and culture"

    This mural is a vibrant celebration of the neighborhood's unique energy and culture. The mural is more than just art; it’s an investment in community engagement and placemaking. It transformed an otherwise ordinary wall into a creative backdrop for memorable social media posts, amplified visibility, and brand recognition for our office building.

    - Chris Grenier, Sr. VP of Development- Stiles

  • "a pleasure to work with"

    Lauren and Studio 618 are a pleasure to work with. Lauren has been very responsive, attentive and the contemporary, fun designs have all been winners so far for our clients. I look forward to our continued relationship and collaboration.

    - Patrick Rann, Senior Project Manager at Charlaine Architectural signage

  • "the team was efficient and work was quality"

    Loved working with Studio 618 for our new firm signage. The team was efficient and work was quality. We will call Lauren and Studio 618 for our next project and in fact already have!

    - Jan Ringeling, Broker/Owner at Moody Group

  • "we'll definitely be using them again"

    We recently had a major product launch at TrueLearn and we were looking for something special to commemorate the huge accomplishment. We reached out to Studio 618 for help and they were amazing to work with throughout the whole process. They came up with the idea of company designed socks and delivered three great designs to choose from. Once we chose the winning design, they quickly put the design on some good looking socks and we had them in our employees hands in no time. Everyone kept saying how cool the socks were and how great they looked. Highly recommend Studio 618 for any design needs your company may have - we'll definitely be using them again soon!

    - Robert Simora, Chief Product & Technology Officer at TrueLearn

  • "this is more than art"

    This is more than art; this hand-woven piece helps tell the story of, not only this building, but the community. We were very intentional as we were breathing life back into this former Textile Mill and this piece is no different. Lauren bought into our vision and beautifully celebrated the building’s history through the materials she used in her fiber art. As one of the first things you see when entering the space, its impact is quite significant and lasting.

    - Emily Hiott, VP/Director of Design at SouthPark Interiors

  • "very responsive"

    Lauren eagerly jumped in and helped my team at Yellow Duck Marketing with some monument signage design for a client in Florida. She was very responsive, did a great job of listening to our feedback and turned the revised design around quickly. The client loved how everything came together and we look forward to seeing the final product installed!

    - KaiLi Freeman, Account Manager at Yellow Duck Marketing

  • "very lucky to to have found her for our project"

    Lauren takes a lot of pride in her work, and she's very creatively talented. I really appreciate it when I can find people to work with who are as detail oriented as I am - she absolutely checks that box for me. Very lucky to have found her for our project.

    - Claire Hugon, Director of Operations at Mallard Creek Capital Partners

  • "this piece is already activating the community"

    We’re thrilled to see how this piece is already activating the community and becoming a part of South End’s visual identity. – Devon Newton, VP of Property Management - Stiles

  • "professional in every way"

    As an artist, I ironically had a hard time developing a brand and logo for my designs. Lauren was able to walk me through a brilliant process of discovering my brand. She understood my wants and vision for a graphic logo and ways to incorporate it into my designs. She is a creative thinker, detail oriented and professional in every way. I highly recommend Lauren for any and all branded graphic design and development work and look forward to working with her again in the future.

    - Tanner Bates, Owner at Tanner Bates Fine Art & Vibeinary

  • "she was equally as invested as we were"

    Lauren always brought multiple ideas to the table and was responsive to our input resulting in a truly collaborative effort. She was equally invested as we were in delivering a high-quality product both in terms of design aesthetic and installation. She possesses an exacting eye which she employs to hold vendors and contractors to account on every detail. We are beyond pleased with the end results and look forward to working with her on future projects.

    - David Tuchmann, Senior Vice President - Development & Greg Harris, Senior Construction Manager at Akridge

  • "patience, understanding, intelligence, and endless creativity"

    Lauren worked with me until we came up with something that truly represented what my business is in an image. I am exponentially appreciative of her patience, understanding, intelligence, and endless creativity. Lauren is such a joy to work with, I highly recommend her.

    - Alicia Raposa, Owner at Empowered Planting

  • "attention to detail is impeccable"

    In this day and age, it is so difficult to find someone with not only the skills to execute a job with the highest standards but also the ability to be personable and provide a level of customer service that is so difficult to find these days. Lauren's attention to detail is impeccable. Her ability to make recommendations while still incorporating the vision I had for the company only speaks to her professionalism and dedication to her profession. Lauren embodied the very essence that is Package Pals when she designed our logo and branding materials. Not only do I highly recommend Lauren, I hope to be able to work with her in the future.

    - Trey Pigg, Owner at Package Pals

  • "a true designer"

    I have had the pleasure of working with Lauren Stern over the past couple of years. Lauren is a true designer, who offers excellent design solutions, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects. She is always ready to take on one more assignment. She understands all aspects of the design process and has an excellent ability to integrate the client’s message and culture into her solutions. It is without reservation that I offer this recommendation of outstanding performance.

    - John Bosio, Principal at MERJE

meet the #chewcrew

Design Chew is a virtual group that brings solopreneurs and small business owners together twice a month. We are a multidisciplinary group specializing in Experiential Design and Graphic Design. Specifically, members of our group focus on experiential design, signage and wayfinding, exhibit design, branding, and work in retail, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, multifamily, and workplace.

MEET DEWEY!

the creative spirit of Studio 618

Dewey has been an asset to this consultancy since it began. He brings a lot of energy and fun to the office every day. Dewey has been known for dropping in on video calls from time to time; so say hi if you see him!

When Dewey is not supervising the day-to-day activities of the consultancy he loves getting out in nature, taking a nap, and meeting new people.

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