Designer, educator, and a believer in what people can create.
I’m Lorilee Rager, founder of Thrive Creative Group. My work brings together design, teaching, and an ongoing curiosity about how we build meaningful creative lives.
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Cultivator and Creator
An inquiry into creativity, addiction, and finding a healthier way forward.
My MFA thesis began with questions about my own life and grew into an exploration of creative identity, recovery, and resilience. Through personal narrative, research, and design, I examined the relationship between the work we make and the lives we cultivate. Explore »
Building Thrive
A creative practice built over more than two decades.
I founded Thrive Creative Group in 2004. Today, I lead a studio working across branding, websites, and marketing strategy. My practice involves asking better questions, finding a clear direction, and helping a team bring thoughtful work into the world. Explore »
Further Explorations
Teaching & Mentorship
Helping creatives develop their craft, confidence, and judgment.
I bring studio experience into the classroom, connecting design principles with the people and situations students will encounter in practice. I value clear expectations, thoughtful critique, and room to experiment.
Ground & Gratitude
Conversations about creativity, resilience, and being human.
An extension of my thesis, Ground & Gratitude makes space for honest conversations about recovery, creative work, and the practices that help us live well. Listen »
A Little More Grounded
From a Kentucky grain farm to a life in design.
My story includes building a business, raising two sons, returning to school, and finding sobriety. Each experience continues to shape how I lead, teach, and understand what it means to thrive. Meet Lorilee »