Lauren Martin design story

Lauren Martin, an illustrator from New York City, infuses her artwork with humor inspired by nature and the mundane. In her whimsical world, flowers sprout legs, and fruits sport faces. Lauren’s creative flair extends beyond illustrations; she also plays synth and guitar in the band Frankie Cosmos. Her delightful designs have graced the pages of publications like The New York Times, Paper Magazine, and The Los Angeles Times.

How Lauren Martin and other artists collab with Indonesian school kids

At Face This, artists creatively collab with Indonesian school kids on T-shirts, totes and sweaters. And as the proceeds benefit their school, the kids literally design their own future.

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Why Lauren Martin wanted to design a Face This T-shirt
Lauren Martin: I really loved the cause and I was so excited about the opportunity to collaborate with a kid!
Lauren Martin about the Indonesian kids' drawings
Lauren Martin: I was really impressed! All the kids are so talented and creative! A lot of the drawing seemed to depict their family or friends, flowers, and animals. It seemed like the kids are all really observant of the world around them.
How Lauren Martin designed his Face This T-shirt
Lauren Martin: I picked a drawing by Zulhandi because I loved the mountains and palm trees in the artwork – I felt like I could see a narrative emerging.