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Lauren Chism

Lauren Chism. Based in Dallas, TX, US.

  • 430 awards won
  • 1262 comments made
  • 39366 votes cast

Awards

  • winner 46
  • editor pick 384

About Lauren Chism

I'm an accountant turned stationery designer based in Dallas,Texas. With a 'less is more' approach to design, my aesthetic is clean and elegant, with a focus on beautiful type and luxurious paper.

favorite artists

  • Oscar and Emma - Karly Depew
  • Kerry Doyle
  • Laura Hankins
  • Kimberly FitzSimons
  • Lauren Chism
  • Megan Davis

comments

Caitlin Considine on Sep 20 2022
Caitlin Considine
  • Minted Jan 30, 2015

Congrats on your 400th win milestone! What an achievement! xo

FRANI on May 10 2022
FRANI
  • Minted Aug 21, 2019

Good morning Lauren, you made my day! Thank you so much for all your likes! Sunny greetings - Nicole

Mansi Verma on May 05 2021
Mansi Verma
  • Minted Feb 10, 2012

Hi Lauren, Thanks so much for your Likes :) Your support means so much to me. You have some great entries! Wish you all the best :)

Samboc on Oct 09 2020
Samboc
  • Minted Jun 26, 2020

Thanks a bunch for your supportive likes Lauren. Wow, you’re work is awesome! Such inspiration!

Christy Hy Lee on Oct 02 2020
Christy Hy Lee
  • Minted May 7, 2019

Hi, Lauren. Thank you so much for your like for heart confetti. It means a lot to me. All of your work is sooooo great!!! Best wishes to you!

lulablu on May 29 2020
lulablu
  • Minted Jun 12, 2013

hi lauren- thank you so much for you like on "oh joy" - it means a lot! your work is really fun and expressive- all our best to you- julie & jen

Creo Study on May 26 2020
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

as usual, LOVE your holiday entries, Lauren! they're all soo perfect! xx

Marie Barletta on Mar 12 2020
Marie Barletta
  • Minted Oct 24, 2018

Congrats Lauren! Beautiful Work!

Anna Joseph on May 13 2019
Anna Joseph
  • Minted Mar 8, 2019

Thank you Lauren, for liking my card design “showers of blessings” - really appreciate your support :)

Francois on Apr 18 2019
Francois
  • Minted May 17, 2017

Hi Lauren, thank you for your like on my holiday submission!!

Creo Study on Mar 18 2019
Creo Study
  • Minted Jul 13, 2015

thank you, Lauren for your sweet comment on 'twin chic'. its made my day xx

Julie Hebert on Aug 20 2018
Julie Hebert
  • Minted Dec 15, 2014

Hi Lauren, thank you for the like on my "minimal plus" save the date. I love your clean design style.

Kelsey Mucci on Aug 19 2018
Kelsey Mucci
  • Minted Feb 22, 2017

Hi Lauren. Thank you so much for the detailed comments. It means so much to have specific, helpful advice!! I've updated the photo on Signed Sealed Delivered and, if you have time, I'd love to know what you think. Thank you!!

Nazia Hyder on Apr 10 2018
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Thankyou Lauren for your wonderful comment on my Winter design. It means a lot coming from you. As always truly admire. your work! xoxo

Michelle Taylor on May 21 2017
Michelle Taylor
  • Minted Jun 17, 2012

Thank you so much Lauren for your kind words about my submissions. You are such an amazing designer so your comments made my day! All your submissions are beautiful, best of luck in the challenge!

Faith Dorn on Feb 07 2017
Faith Dorn
  • Minted Jan 19, 2014

Thank you so much for the like on "simple type", Lauren. All the best in the challenge!

Debb W on May 09 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

And, for Boy Oh Boy, New Little Man. Love the typography! (wish we could edit Designer page posts ; )

Debb W on May 09 2016
Debb W
  • Minted Jul 14, 2011

Hi Lauren, Congrats on your Baby Shower Award for Sweet Sprinkle!

Tatiana Nogueiras on Apr 02 2016
Tatiana Nogueiras
  • Minted Jun 15, 2015

Hi Lauren, thank you so much for the like on Nativity Scene, it means a lot!

Camilla Acosta on Mar 10 2016
Camilla Acosta
  • Minted Nov 8, 2015

Lauren, I was reading my April issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine and your Pomp and Elegance graduation card is featured in Minted's ad! Looks great!

Lehan Veenker on Mar 07 2016
Lehan Veenker
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010

Congrats on reaching 200 wins, Lauren!! Such an accomplishment and so well-deserved! :)

Lea Delaveris on Mar 05 2016
Lea Delaveris
  • Minted Jun 17, 2010

Lauren - huge congrats on your big 200+ wins! So awesome and very well deserved :)

Kim Dietrich Elam on Mar 05 2016
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

HUGE congrats on passing 200, Lauren!! I am such a huge fan of you and your work! :)

Marabou Design on Mar 01 2016
Marabou Design
  • Minted Jan 18, 2009

Thank you for the feedback on my latest submissions, Lauren. I haven't participated in the stationery challenges in years, so I appreciate the support! xo

Baumbirdy on Sep 30 2015
Baumbirdy
  • Minted Oct 27, 2008

Thanks for the likes Lauren. Love your xo arrow design!

Aporn Khananusit-Hama on Jun 09 2015
Aporn Khananusit-Hama
  • Minted Jun 5, 2015

Hi Lauren, thanks for the like! I love your less is more approach to design. I couldn't agree more.

Carolyn MacLaren on Jun 03 2015
Carolyn MacLaren
  • Minted May 28, 2011

Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my String of Lights design -- made my day!!!! :-)

Anna Elder on Jun 03 2015
Anna Elder
  • Minted Sep 29, 2011

Hi Lauren! I know what you mean, but please do not ever hesitate to give me your input on a design! I really, really appreciate and value your opinion as a designer. So, don't feel like you're just one person because it's a huge help to me. :) Thanks so much for taking the time to give me your thoughts on them. I really appreciate it and it makes my day to get great feedback from my favorite designers. :) Good luck yo you too - I love your entries!

Jan Shepherd on May 22 2015
Jan Shepherd
  • Minted Jul 5, 2014

Thanks for your help Lauren - I changed my date to a more interesting italic font and a lot smaller so it doesn't scream out now. It was music to my ears to hear that you liked the main font with the flower as it's the first time I used it. I love your style of design!

Nazia Hyder on Apr 20 2015
Nazia Hyder
  • Minted May 8, 2012

Hi Lauren,I don't know what to say to your generous comment. I'm just overwhelmed seriously... Thank you so much! :)

Kelsey Cashman on Jan 13 2015
Kelsey Cashman
  • Minted Nov 11, 2014

Thanks so much for the like, Lauren! Big fan of your work! Best of luck in the challenges! :)

Natalie Heisterkamp on Dec 11 2014
Natalie Heisterkamp
  • Minted Dec 5, 2014

Thank you for your kind words and for the warm welcome!

Susan Brown on Sep 17 2014
Susan Brown
  • Minted May 18, 2011

Thanks for the nice compliment Lauren. It was a day-maker for sure.

Tanya Lee of Frooted Design on Sep 15 2014
Tanya Lee of Frooted Design
  • Minted Aug 4, 2009

Thanks so much :) made my day!

Anna Elder on May 15 2014
Anna Elder
  • Minted Sep 29, 2011

Thank you for the likes! Such a compliment coming from you and means a lot. Makes my day. :)

Sara Hicks Malone on May 12 2014
Sara Hicks Malone
  • Minted Sep 18, 2011

Thank you for doing my polls, too! I'm so tired of looking at my own designs it's nice to feast my eyes on your pretty work- and so much easier to make a decision for someone else! I'm ready to go back to normal when this one is over…best of luck to you, too! -s

Kim Dietrich Elam on May 08 2014
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Lauren - your comment just made my day! Thanks!

Susie Allen on Dec 18 2013
Susie Allen
  • Minted Jan 25, 2011

Hi, Lauren. I love your work! I just posted a question on the forum that I thought you might have some helpful insight on. If you have time to interrupt your holiday cheer and give it a look, please weigh in: http://www.minted.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=296&page=1#Comment_14611 Thanks a million!

Alaina Cherup on Oct 03 2013
Alaina Cherup
  • Minted Apr 25, 2008

Lauren, I meant to thank you for your kind comment on my "fern gully" design. you are the nicest ever :)

Melanie Severin on Jun 19 2013
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011

Thank you so much, Lauren - you seriously made my day! I'm sure you know I am a huge huge fan of yours - your holiday submissions are just amazing and gorgeous, and I'm so impressed you managed to do all of that and fit in a vacation as well during the challenge! Best of luck (I know you don't need it though) :)

Hooray Creative on Jun 19 2013
Hooray Creative
  • Minted Nov 23, 2010

Thanks so much for the nice comment on my profile Lauren! You have some fantastic holiday submissions. Love your work!

Guess What Design Studio on Jun 18 2013
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Hi Lauren! Thank you so much for your kind, sweet note - you totally made my day!! I just got a chance to take a peek at your holiday designs, and they are just fabulous (as usual)!! I love your clean, elegant style + lovely typography! So classic + timeless! Best of luck to you (though, I don't think you'll need it)! Thanks again!! :)

Laura Bolter on Jun 06 2013
Laura Bolter
  • Minted Oct 11, 2011

Thank you SO much Lauren for you comment about my holiday designs! You were one of the rock star idols I referenced on FB last night. It means so much to me to have the support of such talented designers.

Monica Schafer on Jan 24 2013
Monica Schafer
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010

Hey Lauren! Just want to say Congrats on your special award for your Badge design... LOVE that design!! :)

Monica Schafer on Nov 26 2012
Monica Schafer
  • Minted Oct 25, 2010

Hey Lauren! Thanks so much for the nice note... seriously made my evening! I love all your work and was admiring your Badge and Love designs earlier today. I would buy those forsure! :)

Phrosné on Oct 09 2012
Phrosné
  • Minted Jul 11, 2012

Hi Lauren! Just popping in to say I love your submissions, some of my favs. Good luck! Phrosné

Carolyn MacLaren on Jun 25 2012
Carolyn MacLaren
  • Minted May 28, 2011

Hi Lauren - thank you for the comment about my holiday submissions :) I've been a huge fan of your work since I started Minted....so it make my day!!

Kristie Kern on Jun 22 2012
Kristie Kern
  • Minted Sep 15, 2011

Hi Lauren! Thank you SO MUCH for the wonderful holiday challenge comment! Your entries are absolutely stunning, too -- I especially love Garland. It caught my eye as soon as you submitted it.

Laura Condouris on Jun 15 2012
Laura Condouris
  • Minted Sep 20, 2009

Lauren, I am beyond honored that you would feature my font on your blog- thank you! I've been to your website before, but somehow never knew you had a blog as well. It's been bookmarked and I fully expect it to help me procrastinate on work on a daily basis. :)

trbdesign on Apr 08 2012
trbdesign
  • Minted Dec 6, 2010

hi Lauren! i submitted a design that has the ikat pattern and didn't realize you had that wining design! I love it and i will change mine... Sorry about that!! Love ALL your work by the way :)

Susan Asbill on Jan 30 2012
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

Hey Lauren! I'd love to have lunch sometime. Things are crazy at the moment with work + freelance (I'm sure you're busy too, what with launching a business!). Anyway, I will be in touch soon. :)

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jan 17 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

it's still January, so not too late for Happy New Year wishes - thanks! :)

Kim Dietrich Elam on Jan 14 2012
Kim Dietrich Elam
  • Minted Feb 10, 2011

Hi, Lauren! Just wanted to thank you for your Christmas card - I love that you used one of your fabulous Minted designs! Marley (and you two, also) are adorable! I enjoyed your Mintie note, as well - best of luck to you on your new business ventures in 2012 (not that you need any!) I'm jealous that you spent New Year's in Austin - I miss Chuy's (and El Rinconcito, etc, etc). Austin has the BEST restaurants EVER!!!

Guess What Design Studio on Jan 06 2012
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Hi Lauren! Just dropping by to thank you for your lovely holiday card! I really enjoyed your Mintie note and hearing about your different endeavors! Best of luck at the NSS and also with the new collections you're introducing! How exciting!! Hope you're having a wonderful New Year so far, and I pray that it'll be filled with success + happiness! Thank for being such a sweet Mintie friend! Cheers!! :)

Susan Asbill on Dec 21 2011
Susan Asbill
  • Minted Jun 6, 2011

Lauren, thanks so much for the lovely holiday card. I especially liked the Palm Papers card... so chic! Wishing you all the best in the new year – I'm so excited for you with the new business venture. I know it's going to be a smashing success. I also have to tell you that I used to live off of Richmond too. I love East Dallas. I lived right off of White Rock Lake until my recent marriage. My husband already had a house in the 'burbs, ugh. We're trying to sell soon and get back to my beloved M Streets!

Sandy Pons on Dec 21 2011
Sandy Pons
  • Minted Sep 10, 2008

Hi Lauren- Thank you so much for your beautiful Christmas card! Enjoy the coming days!

Alethea and Ruth on Dec 12 2011
Alethea and Ruth
  • Minted Sep 18, 2010

Thanks Lauren! I loved your winning design as well - and your interview on the blog, so fun to learn more about you!

Lehan Veenker on Dec 10 2011
Lehan Veenker
  • Minted Sep 20, 2010

Thanks so much for the sweet note, Lauren! Congrats to you as well and what a great interview! Love seeing other non-design professionals go after their passions and dreams! :o)

Smeeta Sharma on Dec 10 2011
Smeeta Sharma
  • Minted Oct 28, 2010

Congratulations on your win Lauren!

Yolanda Mariak Chendak on Dec 09 2011
Yolanda Mariak Chendak
  • Minted Jan 20, 2010

Congratulations Lauren! This was one of my favorites!

Paige Rothhaar on Dec 09 2011
Paige Rothhaar
  • Minted Feb 16, 2010

Congrats to you too, Lauren - on your win and your recent business venture! Great interview!

Snow and Ivy on Dec 09 2011
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

Thanks Lauren!! Congrats to you too! I spent a while studying your beautiful typography when I saw it go up in the post - I don't remember seeing it in the submissions - so stunning!

Kristie Kern on Dec 09 2011
Kristie Kern
  • Minted Sep 15, 2011

Enjoyed reading your interview! We have a very similar design process! We should go out for coffee when you're in Akron next summer. Nice getting to know you!

Kristie Kern on Dec 09 2011
Kristie Kern
  • Minted Sep 15, 2011

Thanks so much, Lauren -- and to you as well! Your work is beautiful! I've lived in Akron since 2004 -- I moved here from Columbus when I married my husband who teaches at the U. of Akron. Did you grow up around here?

Alston Wise on Sep 26 2011
Alston Wise
  • Minted Oct 17, 2008

Lauren! Congratulations to you!! Thank you so much for your kind words -- right back atcha. Wish we could go out and celebrate together!

Sarah Brown on Sep 25 2011
Sarah Brown
  • Minted Jun 15, 2009

BIG congrats on your holiday wins!!!

Melanie Severin on Sep 24 2011
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011

Congrats on your Collection Award, Lauren, and on having the most designs in the top 100 - that's sooo huge!!! Way to go! :)

Guess What Design Studio on Sep 22 2011
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Congratulations, Lauren! Rejoice is so beautiful + elegant! fantastic job! :)

Melanie Severin on Sep 22 2011
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011

Congrats on your win, Lauren!!!

cambria on Sep 22 2011
cambria
  • Minted Jan 19, 2010

congratulations!

Guess What Design Studio on Aug 24 2011
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Lauren, thank you so much for your sweet comments and helpful feedback! I really admire your work, so your input and insight really mean a lot! Thanks again, and keep up the beautiful work! :)

chocomocacino on Aug 04 2011
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Yup.. ur work is beauuutifuulll.. BIG congrats!!!! I adore that you are accountant by day, designer by other time.. It's just amazing!!! Your sense of style is truly a favorite!

Jennifer Wick on Aug 04 2011
Jennifer Wick
  • Minted Sep 2, 2010

Awh, thank you Lauren! I adore your style, so your comment means a lot to me!

Melanie Severin on Aug 03 2011
Melanie Severin
  • Minted May 19, 2011

Thank you so much, Lauren - and congrats to you on your Editors's picks - I loved all of your submissions, beautiful work!

chica design on Aug 01 2011
chica design
  • Minted Aug 21, 2009

thank you for letting me know my invite is in brooklyn bride! i am soo excited. :)

chocomocacino on Jul 20 2011
chocomocacino
  • Minted Feb 23, 2010

Lauren.. I just visit ur blog and absolutely LOVE it! Your style is just so simple, exquisite, and elegant. And it was very helpful to learn more about typography... Love, love! ^.^

Guess What Design Studio on Jul 15 2011
Guess What Design Studio
  • Minted May 6, 2008

Hi Lauren! Thank you so much for sweet comment on "have a blast"! Your designs are really elegant + modern, and I think you're so talented! Thanks again! :)

L.C. on Jun 30 2011
L.C.
  • Minted Jun 26, 2011

Lovely work!

Beth Perry Design on Jun 02 2011
Beth Perry Design
  • Minted Jul 22, 2008

Hey Lauren, thanks so much for your nice comment on my design! I adore your designs - such a beautiful portfolio! Was reading your bio and saw that you have a day job - me too (at a law firm). Glad to know I'm not the only one rating and editing designs during my lunch break! Good luck in the holiday challenge - your designs are so awesome!

Laura Hankins on Jun 01 2011
Laura Hankins
  • Minted Aug 13, 2008

Lauren, you are the *master* of beautiful full bleed designs- such gorgeous entries!

wendy fessler on Jun 01 2011
wendy fessler
  • Minted Apr 28, 2011

hi Lauren, thanks so much for your nice comment- I am having a serious case of design envy looking at your designs - such nice work! I appreciate the feedback - my first challenge and everyone is just so darn good!

SunnyJuly on Apr 25 2011
SunnyJuly
  • Minted Aug 1, 2008

Hey there Lauren, I had a couple questions for you. I really admire you as a designer and would love to ask you some questions re: Indigo Prints... could you email me? sunnyjuly23@yahoo.com

cambria on Apr 24 2011
cambria
  • Minted Jan 19, 2010

Your submissions have been spot on the past few challenges. great work!

Honey Paper on Mar 18 2011
Honey Paper
  • Minted Mar 17, 2011

Lauren - Beautiful, simple designs. Well done.

karen boehm custom on Jan 14 2011
karen boehm custom
  • Minted Dec 9, 2010

Congratulations on your win, Lauren--'palm' was one of my favorites!--loved your colors and the overall simplicity of the layout/type/graphic

Snow and Ivy on Dec 14 2010
Snow and Ivy
  • Minted Mar 7, 2010

aw lauren, you're so sweet - thank you for the comment! I really love everything you do as well, you have such a knack for details!!

Brooke Chandler on Dec 13 2010
Brooke Chandler
  • Minted Apr 16, 2010

Hi Lauren - I visited your website/blog and just wanted to say that I LOVE your 2010 holiday collection. Really great work.

Cococello on Dec 09 2010
Cococello
  • Minted Apr 25, 2008

Hi Lauren ~ I think it looks really great. Clarity of thought :) Definitely Veuve Cliquot!

Marabou Design on Nov 05 2010
Marabou Design
  • Minted Jan 18, 2009

Congratulations Lauren! xB

Emily Ranneby on Oct 18 2010
Emily Ranneby
  • Minted Jul 21, 2008

thanks for the note lauren. i noticed it this morning (stockholm morning), and emailed minted directly. mariam has already responded, so they are away. thanks for letting me know someone has bought it though. hooray !! good to hear about sales always. xoxoxo.

Sydney Newsom on Jun 07 2010
Sydney Newsom
  • Minted Dec 1, 2009

Thanks so much for the sweet comments. You made my day :) I visited your blog a while back and was so impressed! You are so organized. I have a pile of stationary/invitations still waiting to be photographed. What kind of paper and printer do you use? Your end product is so gorgeous!