Team

Meet Our Team

7Magnolia is led by two designers with complementary skill sets, uniquely positioned to span the full product design lifecycle from concept to execution.

Dan Gauthier

Dan Gauthier

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Co-Founder | Product Design

Dan leads with a focus on UX, systems, and scalability, informed by his background in user centered design and engineering.

Lauren McAuliffe

Lauren McAuliffe

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Co-Founder | Creative Direction

Lauren leads creative direction with a background in branding, conceptual design, and product design.

Our Values

Attention

As a boutique agency, we provide a level of focus and care that larger firms often can’t. Every project matters to us and this attention to detail and commitment to personal service ensures your needs are understood, prioritized, and fully met.

Quality

Our quality of work is our reputation. With over 20+ years experience in design, we have high standards and maintain a highly vetted roster of talent. Our goal is to deliver solutions that not only work today but continue to add value over time.

Collaboration

We integrate seamlessly into your team, working side by side to achieve shared goals. Our process is grounded in openness, adaptability, and respect for different expertise, ensuring that every project benefits from collective creativity and insight.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Meeting accessibility standards is our foundation, not our finish line. We follow WCAG 2.1 guidelines so that every experience meets recognized standards. But we go beyond compliance by maintaining an inclusive lens, considering diverse abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking to create a welcoming experience for all.

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KEYNOTE

Neurodiversity in Inclusive Design

Co-founder Lauren McAuliffe shares practical strategies for designing experiences that are more accessible, engaging, and empowering for neurodiverse individuals.