Summary
Lauren Slowik is an innovation and emerging technologies leader with 20+ years of experience translating early-stage tech into scalable, human-centered products that drive revenue and elevate brand experiences. Currently Associate Director of Creative Labs and founder of a boutique studio, she has repeatedly built zero-to-scale innovation programs in-house—embedding capabilities into core operations rather than outsourcing experimentation. Her cross-industry work spans generative AI, AR/VR, advanced manufacturing and multimodal camera/AI try-on systems, contributing to over $1B in annual revenue growth for global brands. Known for operating years ahead of market adoption curves, she pairs hands-on creative direction with strategic mentorship to grow future leaders and internal modernization capabilities. Based in New York, she combines an MFA in Design+Technology with deep experience in retail, luxury, and cultural institutions, often turning exploratory projects into enterprise-ready solutions.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
MFA Design+Technology, MFA Design+Technology at Parsons School of Design - The New School
Photography, Photography at Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Arts
BS Cinema and Photography, BS Cinema and Photography at Ithaca College