Bio

Hey, I'm Lauren Duell!

Lauren Duell is an Instructional Designer and Motion Graphics Artist with a passion for creating engaging and innovative learning experiences.

In her current role as a Video Multimedia Co-op for dormakaba Americas, Lauren primarily researches, develops, and refines on-demand e-learning courses using Articulate RISE and Docebo. Merging motion design with education is her specialty, and she seeks to further innovate and iterate upon engaging and effective learning plans using the ADDIE Model.

Beyond animation, Lauren’s academic experiences cover a wide range of topics, one notable one being school security and safety initiatives.

Lauren’s greatest accomplishment was serving as the Student Producer for Bradley University’s Interactive Media showcase of 2025 where she delegated tasks to a team of 30+ students, building an event in 4 months that saw 2,000+ attendees across the Greater Peoria region; notable guests included industry professionals in the entertainment field, alumni, and local school districts. 

Today, Duell creates learner-focused Instructional Design content for dormakaba Americas, while also developing engaging animated media in her free time.

Awards and Accomplishments

1st place – Bradley University Speaker’s Spotlight: 7 School Shootings Occurred as I Wrote This
ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum 2024-25 Scholarship
Intern of the Year Award – Bradley University 2024
Applied Excellence in Animation Award – Bradley University 2023
Applied Excellence in Animation Award – Bradley University 2024
Academic Excellence in Animation Award – Bradley University 2025
Dean’s Award – Bradley University Scholarship EXPO 2025 – Bubblegum
1st place – Bradley University’s “12to12” Animation Contest 2023 – A Spark of Life
1st place – Bradley University’s “12to12” Animation Contest 2024 – A Necessary Sacrifice
4th place – “Storytelling/Narrative” category in IndieCade Game Jam – Litty’s Legacy
9th place – “24Hours” Global Animation challenge 2022 – QBpi

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