Hey, it’s your creative friend Lauren…

A woman smiling, wearing a pink baseball cap with a black cat embroidered on it, a white T-shirt with space and cat illustrations, dark hair, and earrings, standing indoors.

the artist behind Little Lobo Design Studio. I’m an illustrator, graphic designer, and maker who loves bringing a playful, colorful touch to everything I create—from hand-painted wooden cats and whimsical stickers to thoughtful illustrations and design work for clients.

My work is inspired by joy, storytelling, and the little details that spark connection. Whether you’re here to shop for something special or to explore illustration and design services, welcome—I’m glad you’re here!

Ready for fun facts and favorites? Fun fact number one: I LOVE lists! Enjoy this mini collection to get to know me better.

Professional Highlights

Published Works

Presentation Events

  • Guest speaker at the 2024 AAPI Heritage Celebration for the Disneyland Resort BERG (Business Employee Resource Group) COMPASS who supports and represents Asian American and Pacific Islander Cast Members and their allies.

Desk with a blue notebook, stickers of cats and flowers, an open sketchbook with pencil sketches of flowers and animals, and various drawing tools including pens, a pencil, a paintbrush, an eraser, and a pen tablet.

  • Cats!

  • Going on near and far adventures with friends and family

  • Sharing tasty foods

  • Baking and sharing treats

  • Staying up late reading

Things I Love

  • My bestie husband and goofy kiddo

  • Observing the natural world

  • Talented maker and artist friends

  • Books

What Inspires Me

A person standing on a viewing platform overlooking a lush green valley with rivers, trees, and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman sits at a table, working with a red marker on a small wooden cat, surrounded by art supplies and small ceramic objects, in a bright room with shelves and windows.

Books I’m Reading

Book cover for "The Bones Beneath My Skin" by TJ Klune, featuring an illustrated landscape with hills, trees, a tunnel with sparks, a vintage green truck, and a sky with a shooting star.
Cover of a book titled "My Beloved Monster" by Caleb Carr featuring a photograph of a fluffy, light-colored rescue cat lying on a dark textured surface.
Book cover titled 'The History of Sound' by Ben Shattuck, with a background image of waves crashing on rocks.
Book cover with a hammer illustration and quote: 'Every tool's a hammer. Life is what you make it.' by Adam Savage.
Book cover titled 'Palaces for the People' by Eric Klinenberg, featuring an image of a city courthouse or government building with columns, and a green background with black lines.
Book cover for 'When the Moon Hits Your Eye' by John Scalzi. The cover features an astronaut standing on a moon or planet surface with a starry sky background.
Book cover for 'All Systems Red' by Martha Wells, about a robot in a forest setting.
Cover of the book 'Poets Square' by Courtney Gustafson featuring illustrations of various colorful cats.