Lauren Schmidt is a principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox and the youngest woman in KPF’s history to hold that title. During her time at KPF, Lauren has served as designer and manager for some of the firm's most notable and complex New York City projects. On this edition of This Is DesignIntelligence, she talks about the value and necessity of mentorship and learning on the job, the importance of relationships built on trust, respect, and good communication, and how balancing uniqueness and consistency is key to successful projects and careers.