Lauren Brownlee is a young woman with long, wavy brown hair and light skin, smiling while sitting outdoors near a body of water. She is wearing a black blouse with lace details on the sleeves, a statement necklace with decorative gems, and dark blue jeans. The blurred background features a calm lake and distant mountains, suggesting a serene and scenic location.
Portrait of Lauren Brownlee

About My Work

Education & Work

I am currently studying Snow Science and Microbiology at Montana State University, focusing on extremophile microorganisms in glacial habitats. I also work as a manager at Bar Nine and serve as the event manager for summer music festivals in Bozeman.

Background

Growing up in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, I have always loved the outdoors and finding creativity in everyday life. My passion for design started early, leading to various marketing and design projects in higher education and my career.

Lauren Brownless, a young woman with long, wavy brown hair and light skin, leaning against a wooden railing on a bridge in an outdoor setting with lush green and autumn-colored foliage. She is wearing a black leather jacket over a floral-patterned blouse, blue jeans, and a gold pendant necklace. She has a subtle smile and a confident expression, looking at the camera with a relaxed posture.
Portrait of Lauren Brownlee

Experience

  • May 2021 - Present: Management/Marketing at Bar Nine
  • Summer 2022: Marketing Coordinator & Board Member at Saddlepeak Productions

Skills

  • Solid understanding of client deliverables
  • Careful attention to detail
  • Strong administrative and interpersonal skills
  • Thoughtful project management
  • Proficient in multiple design interfaces

P1 - Technical Briefs

Client: Water and Society: Montana State University

An infographic titled 'Hydrosocial Cycle in Balance,' visually explaining the relationship between human values, behavior, and government in water resource management. At the top, a circular diagram is divided into three sections: 'Human Values' (depicted with an illustration of a meditating person and a woman carrying water buckets), 'Human Behavior' (featuring a person surfing and a traditionally dressed woman), and 'Government' (represented by a gavel and a courthouse). The center of the circle contains a water droplet icon, symbolizing water as the unifying element. Below, the graphic contrasts the balanced hydrosocial cycle with 'The Tank Stream Construction in Sydney, Australia,' represented by a golden scale. One side of the scale holds an illustration of a traditionally dressed woman, while the other holds a Union Jack flag, symbolizing colonial influence and potential imbalance in water management.
Hydrosocial Cycle in Balance
An infographic titled 'The Desalination Process' illustrating the six-step process of converting seawater into potable water. The background features a bright, cartoon-style landscape with a blue sky, rolling green hills, and colorful houses. The main visual elements include a large desalination plant connected to the ocean by pipes. Each numbered step is represented by text bubbles with arrows pointing to relevant parts of the plant: Water is collected from the ocean and brought into a treatment plant. Filtration systems remove particulates from the water. Reverse osmosis separates salt from the water. The treated water undergoes further purification to ensure it is safe and high quality for drinking. Freshwater is then pumped to surrounding infrastructure, depicted by a row of colorful houses. The remaining seawater concentrate is distributed back into the ocean through an outflow pipe. The visual design uses simplified, cartoon-style illustrations to make the desalination process clear and engaging.
The Desalination Process
A digital newspaper-style layout titled 'River Basin Gazette,' dated October 27, 2023, and labeled as volume 1, issue number 2, from Bozeman, Montana. The front page features a headline reading 'New Hydroelectricity Offers American Opportunity,' with a subheading indicating more details on page 3. Below the headline, a centered photograph of a winding river in a canyon landscape represents the Hells Canyon Complex. On the left side, a section titled 'Get A Sneak Peak' invites readers to view a map of the Hells Canyon Complex on page 4. On the right side, a bolded 'EXTRA! EXTRA!' headline warns that 'Construction of new dams pose serious threat to wildlife species,' with more details on page 5. The overall aesthetic resembles an aged newspaper with a vintage design, complete with decorative flourishes and an old-style serif font. The article is attributed to author Lauren Brownlee.
New Hydroelectricity Offers American Opportunity

P2 - The Woven Intricacies of Water Use

Client: Water and Society, Montana State University

Objective: This project was a dynamic comparison of each country's population density, represented by color-coded values on the bottom row of yarn, and daily water use per capita, represented by color-coded values on the top row of yarn. When folded in half, each row correlated to a specific country's data for a direct side-by-side comparison.

A colorful, hand-knitted scarf featuring a striped pattern in shades of green, blue, yellow, and orange, displayed on a soft brown surface. The knitting needles, still attached to the scarf, rest on the fabric, indicating that the project is in progress. The texture of the scarf is ribbed, with alternating bands of knit and purl stitches, creating a warm and stretchy fabric. The vibrant colors transition smoothly, suggesting the use of variegated yarn.
Knitting
A collection of 18 small yarn bundles arranged in two horizontal rows. The top row contains dark and cool-toned colors, including black, dark green, teal, light blue, and shades of blue. The bottom row consists of warm-toned colors such as yellow, peach, light pink, red, and maroon. The yarn bundles are neatly looped and provide a visual representation of color variations.
Yarn

P3 - The Effects of Urbanization on Water Quality: a Water Confluence Research Project

Client: Geomorphology, Montana State University

Objective: To work together in a semester project to create, plan, and see through a research expedition to support a hypothesis.

For this project I was tasked with forming a testable hypothesis, organizing the data, and assembling the final poster that is pictured here. An assortment of programs was used including Microsoft Excel, Adobe Express, and Canva.

A research poster titled 'Effects of Urbanization on Water Quality and Stream Morphology: Comparing the Gallatin River and Bozeman Creek,' authored by Mackenzie Adams, Morgan Berg, and Lauren Brownlee from Montana State University. The poster is divided into multiple sections with headings, text, maps, images, graphs, and tables. The top includes the Montana State University logo. Sections include a problem statement discussing how urbanization affects water quality, a background map showing study locations, and an introduction explaining population growth's impact on water resources. The methods section details data collection techniques with accompanying images. The results section presents graphs comparing electrical conductivity, pH, and water temperatures between the Gallatin River and Bozeman Creek. A conclusion summarizes findings, noting urbanization's negative effects on water quality. The future work section suggests further research. The poster includes a references list and acknowledgments at the bottom.
Water quality research project poster

P4 - Advertisements & Promotions

Client: Bar Nine, Bozeman, Montana

Objective: To create advertisements for Bar Nine’s social media accounts and daily promotion pages to help gain more business and professionalism.

A digital menu for Bar Nine's Happy Hour, located at 311 E Main St, Bozeman, MT. The menu is divided into several sections. At the top, 'Happy Hour: 2PM - 7PM' is displayed, followed by the bar's name, 'Bar Nine,' in bold uppercase letters beneath a stylized Roman numeral 'IX.' The menu is split into categories: Mules: Lists three cocktails—London Mule, Kentucky Mule, and Moscow Mule—each made with a base liquor, lime juice, simple syrup, ginger beer, and garnished with lime. Cocktails: Includes drinks such as the Citrus Gin Spritz, Huckleberry Old Fashioned, and Blueberry Cream, with descriptions of ingredients like gin, soda, fruit purees, and bitters. Draft Beer: Features a 'Buy One, Get One' deal with various beer options, including New Belgium IPA, Cold Smoke Scotch Ale, Modelo, and seasonal rotator beers. An option to 'Add a Shot from the List Below' is also included, offering Pendleton, Jameson, Jack Daniels, and other liquors for an additional $4. Staff Favorites: Highlights signature drinks such as Irish Ice Cream, Blue Cosmopolitan, and others. Wine: Lists selections like Apothic Red, Loscano Malbec, and Lamarca Prosecco. The menu has a modern, minimalist design with black text on a white background, a green highlighted draft beer section, and simple typography for easy readability.
Bar Nine social media advertisement
A digital flyer for 'Alien Invasion,' a themed event at Bar IX. The background features a cosmic space theme with green wavy patterns and stars. At the top, a green banner displays 'BAR IX.' Below it, the event title 'ALIEN INVASION' appears in large, bold, glowing white letters. The date and time, '11 MARCH' and '9 PM,' are displayed in teal-blue circles with a futuristic font. The drink specials are listed in white text: '$6 Midori Sours' and '$3 Alien Blood Shots.' A DJ named Shedrack is mentioned at the bottom. The flyer includes alien-themed graphics such as a floating astronaut on the left and a small cartoon alien in the bottom right corner pointing upward. The design creates a sci-fi and party atmosphere.
Additional Bar Nine promotional work
A promotional digital flyer for Bar Nine’s Bottomless Brunch special, running from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM every Saturday and Sunday. The background features a dark, smoky atmosphere. At the top, the text '$20 BOTTOMLESS' is prominently displayed in large, bold, white letters with a metallic texture. Below, in smaller yellow text, the phrase 'EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY' is highlighted. Two cocktails are centered: on the left, a mimosa in a champagne flute garnished with an orange slice, and on the right, a Bloody Mary in a tall glass with garnishes including celery, lime, olives, and a leafy herb. The Bar Nine logo, designed with the Roman numeral 'IX,' is placed in the bottom right corner.
Bar Nine event poster
A promotional flyer for Bar Nine’s 'Breakfast of Champions' Homecoming 2023 event. The background features an overhead view of a breakfast buffet, including crispy bacon, waffles, and other breakfast items. The title 'BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS' is displayed in large blue letters at the top, with 'Homecoming 2023' written in a handwritten-style brown font underneath. Pricing details are listed: '$30' for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas, and '$20' for just the drinks. A beige ribbon banner in the upper right corner states 'OPEN EARLY!' The event date and time, '9/30 9AM - 12PM,' is displayed in a beige box at the bottom. The Bar Nine logo, featuring the Roman numeral 'IX,' is positioned in the lower right corner, and a Bobcat logo representing Montana State University is in the lower left corner.
Additional promotional work for Bar Nine

P5 - Advertisements

Client: Saddlepeak Productions, Bozeman, Montana

Objective: To make fun, appealing graphics and logos to attract a lively crowd.

A promotional digital flyer for a concert featuring Jonah Prill. The flyer has a dark background with an image of Jonah Prill, a young man with long brown hair, wearing a dark Carhartt cap, a black t-shirt with a small red logo, blue jeans, and a wristwatch. He is smiling and sitting casually in front of a green barn with white trim. Overlapping the image is a circular countdown timer graphic with the number '10' inside, followed by the text 'Days Until.' Below, the event details are displayed in bold white text: 'Jonah Prill, Sept 23rd 6PM, The Jump,' with a note that tickets are '$25 sold at the door.' The bottom left corner contains the logo for 'Swing the Big Sky Productions,' represented by a stylized mountain range icon.
Saddlepeak Productions event poster
A promotional flyer for the 'End of Summer Country Bash' featuring Jonah Prill & Suns Ah 406. The background features a warm-toned photograph of Jonah Prill, a young man in a light-colored button-up shirt with a floral pattern underneath, blue jeans, and a blue cap. He is standing outdoors in a rural setting, surrounded by several horses, and is gently holding the face of a brown horse in the foreground. The event title, 'END OF SUMMER COUNTRY BASH,' is displayed in bold uppercase letters at the top. Below, 'JONAH PRILL & SUNS AH 406' appears in large, bold, black text. Additional event details in a smaller font indicate that the concert takes place on 'September 23rd | 6 PM' at 'The Jump,' with mentions of a raffle, BBQ, and a ticket price of $25. The 'Swing the Big Sky Productions' logo, featuring a stylized mountain design, is placed in the lower right corner.
Additional Saddlepeak Productions promotion
A circular logo for Saddle Peak Productions, based in Bozeman, Montana. The logo features a black background with two stylized white mountain peaks, outlined in an angular design. A golden sun with radiating lines is positioned above the peaks. Below the illustration, the text 'SADDLE PEAK PRODUCTIONS' is written in bold, uppercase, white letters, while 'BOZEMAN MT' appears in smaller, uppercase, golden-yellow letters beneath it.
Saddlepeak Productions branding

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