Lauren Franklin

Lauren graduated from the University of Cape Town's Michaelis School of Fine Art with an honours degree in 2010.

After relocating to the UK in 2012, Lauren built on her experience in the creative industry, working for several years as a photographer and retoucher, before moving into project coordination and, eventually, marketing.

During her time as Marketing Coordinator at MCM Architecture, she immersed herself in the architecture and design sector, developing skills in digital marketing and bid production, helping shape the practice's external communications and brand presence. She went on to serve as Marketing and Digital Manager at ODGroup, further building her expertise in digital strategy and campaign delivery within the built environment.

Lauren joined ACME in 2024 as Marketing and Business Development Coordinator, working across the practice's marketing and BD functions. She contributes beyond her core role as part of ACME's New Work, Press, and Social groups, helping shape both internal culture and external presence.

Her visual and creative background, paired with her project management experience, gives her a distinctive eye for detail and storytelling that she brings to ACME's marketing and business development work today.