Hey, I’m Sarah.

I am an independent creative based in Iowa City, working with brands local and nationwide, providing creative direction, visual identities, and design.  

I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Iowa State University. In 2005, I started designing and art directing at the University of Iowa in Student Life Marketing & Design, a student-powered on-campus agency, where I directed student design interns in the creation of campus marketing communication.

In 2010, I partnered with my brother, Jake Wood, to launch Team Rubicon, a non-profit organization that utilizes the skills of military veterans to deploy to natural disasters around the globe. We worked together for 10 years creating a brand for Team Rubicon that has turned into a worldwide team of 120,000+ volunteers ready to engage in disasters local and worldwide.

In 2013, I left the University of Iowa to design full-time under the name Lenger Design Studio. In addition to my work with Team Rubicon and the University of Iowa, I have designed exclusive stationery collections for Shutterfly and Minted, including Christmas cards, invitations, notecards, customizable calendars, and photo books. 

I joined forces with my brother again in 2020 to launch Groundswell, a mobile-first social impact platform.

In 2024, I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with current and new clients to deliver tailored solutions to unique problems.