About
My name is Claire. I am a creative fixer. With 12 years of experience under my belt, I've managed to work in every area of art and design. From flyers to magazines, digital billboards to app design, events, apparel and beyond, I believe I can solve any problem put in front of me.​
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Corporate environments have taught me to appreciate process and order; agency life helped me learn to be agile and flexible, freelance has me learning and relearning patience, courage, and the desire to bring passionate people's ideas to life.
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When it comes to designing itself- I love a good challenge that requires me to step outside of my comfort zone. While I have a personal style- it's wonderful to be able to take those skills and apply them to something completely different. The chances I can slip some humor, sarcasm or hidden symbolism into a final product I will. It can appear in copy or the mark itself. I've found that some of my favorite projects may not always be the "best" outcome design wise- but it's the story and experience with a client leading up to the final product that really fills me with inspiration and drive to keep creating again and again.

Education
2009-2013
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Beginning with the foundations of all areas of art and design, the BFA path focused on ensuring students studied in 2D and 3D spaces, history of art, entry and exit portfolio reviews, all to gain knowledge to apply to their desired career path.
2019
Coursera
Visual Elements of User Interface Design
2013
The History of Art and Design
A four-week course spent in the Tuscany region of Italy, touring significant sites, created written works based on education and experiences, as well as sketching and photography.
Awards
Silver Addy Award
2018
EMPLOYER: Candorem
CLIENT: Crawfish Junction
PROJECT: Restaurant Menu
CATEGORY: Elements of Advertising - Copywriting
2019
Silver Addy Award
EMPLOYER: Candorem
CLIENT: Race Day Events
PROJECT: Race Day Corporate Site
CATEGORY: Online/Interactive - Websites - Consumer
2019
Silver Addy Award
EMPLOYER: Candorem
CLIENT: Sullair NA
PROJECT: Corporate Website
CATEGORY: Website Features - Visual Appeal - Utility for Websites
2020
FOLIO Awards
EMPLOYER: DCI Marketing
PROJECT: Subaru Drive Magazine
2022
Content Marketing Awards
EMPLOYER: DCI Marketing
PROJECT: Subaru Drive Magazine
2019
Silver Addy Award
EMPLOYER: Candorem
CLIENT: Brian Harmon Books
PROJECT: Hands of the Architects Book 1
CATEGORY: Sales & Marketing - Collateral Material - Publication Design - Cover
2019
Silver Addy Award
EMPLOYER: Candorem
CLIENT: Brian Harmon Books
PROJECT: Hands of the Architects Book 2
CATEGORY: Sales & Marketing - Collateral Material - Publication Design - Cover
2019
W3 Award
EMPLOYER: Candorem
CLIENT: Sullair NA
PROJECT: Corporate Website
CATEGORY: Website Features - Structure and Navigation for Websites
2021
Content Marketing Awards
EMPLOYER: DCI Marketing
PROJECT: Subaru Drive Magazine