CV
Lauren Ashley Allan
b. 1984
Professional Credentials
ASID — American Society of Interior Designers
AIA — American Institute of Architects
IIDA — International Interior Design Association
LEED AP — Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional USGBC, 2017
Affiliations
ICAA - The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art
Chicago Artists Coalition, Chartwell Collectors Circle
MAK Center for Art and Architecture - The Schindler House, Los Angeles
The Art Institute of Chicago
Awards & Distinctions
ASID Design Excellence Award, First Place — Contract Under 5,000 SF, 2026
Architectural Digest Professional Directory, 2026
Architectural Digest Professional Directory, 2025
Architectural Digest Professional Directory, 2024
ASID Design Excellence Award, First Place — Historic Restoration, 2025
ASID Design Excellence Award, First Place — Custom Textiles, 2025
Hinsdale Living, Power Woman, 2026
Hinsdale Living, Power Woman, 2025
Hinsdale Living, Power Woman, 2024
John Kurtich Excellence in Design Award
SAIC Design Excellence Award
SAIC Excellence in Leadership Award
CREW Chicago Design Scholarship, Graduate Seminar Prague & Vienna
Speaking
University of Hawaiʻi, Design Studio, 2026
Chicago Build, Design Panel, 2026
Lawrence Technological University, Capstone Studio, 2025
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Design Studio, 2025
University of Hawaiʻi, Design Studio, 2025
High Point Market, Design Panel, 2025
Chicago Build, Design Panel, 2025
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Design Studio, 2024
University of Hawaiʻi, Design Studio, 2024
Miami University, Capstone Studio, 2024
Chicago Build, Design Panel, 2024
Hinsdale Historical Society, Design Panel, 2023
Hinsdale Historical Society, Virtual Design Panel, 2021
Professional Experience
Lauren Ashley Allan Interior Design & Architecture, Founder & CEO, 2020–Present
Suzanne Lovell Inc., Senior Design Director, 2018–2020
Nate Berkus Associates, Creative Director, 2016–2018
Kelly Wearstler, Senior Designer, 2012–2016
Suzanne Lovell Inc., Project Designer, 2010–2012
Ellipsis Architecture; LG Construction + Development, Internships, 2009–2010
The Gettys Group, Designer, 2006–2009
DeStefano + Partners Architects, Internship, 2005
FRCH Design Worldwide, Internship, 2004
University Planning & Construction, Interior Design Intern, 2003–2006
Community & Philanthropy
Hinsdale Historical Society
R. Harold Zook Home & Studio
Hinsdale Juniors Women’s Club
Wellness House Hinsdale
Hinsdale Central, Centennial Field Committee
AYSO Soccer Coach U7, U8, U9, U10
Leadership
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Alumni Board of Directors, 2017–2019
The Art Institute of Chicago, Board of Directors, Chair, 2011–2012
NEWH, Board of Directors, Chair, 2007–2009
AIAS at SAIC, President & Co-Founder
Education
Stanford University, Technology, Business, and Society Program, 2026–2027
RISD - Rhode Island School of Design, Course: 9327-008 Understanding & Exploring Technology, 2025
SAIC - School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Master of Architecture, 2008–2010
Miami University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2002–2006
Athletics
Miami University, NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Team
Mid-American Conference (MAC) Division I Women’s Soccer Champions, 2002
Illinois Olympic Development Program (ODP), Illinois State Team
Hinsdale Central, Varsity Soccer Team Captain, All-State, All-Sectional & All-Conference