Lesley Guthrie

Lesley Guthrie is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in creative strategy and design consulting, currently serving as Adjunct Faculty at DePaul University since January 2022. As Principal at The Guthrie Partners since June 2010, Lesley has collaborated with notable clients such as AOL, GE Capital, and the University of Chicago, delivering a wide range of collateral materials and managing production teams. Previous roles include Director of UX Operations at Palantir.net, where Lesley led design strategies for major clients like Domino’s and Wilson Sporting Goods, and Creative Director at At Last Marketing, overseeing various branding projects. Lesley's educational background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from The Ohio State University, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications from The Art Institutes, and a certificate in Fashion Design from Parson's School of Art and Design.