Kelly Clawson is a multidisciplinary creative director based in San Francisco. She specializes in art direction, photography, design, typography and digital bringing a unique perspective to brands and campaigns.
With over a decade of experience, Kelly has worked with clients in fashion, beauty, direct-to-consumer, food/beverage and tech including brands and studios like Sephora, Urban Outfitters, 160over90 and Sagmeister & Walsh.
A hands-on creative, her work is often playful and surreal with a strong foundation rooted in concept and utility, drawing from a diverse background of design, photography, typography, interactive, sculpture and printmaking.
When not working you'll find her hiking nearby trails, practicing Katonah Yoga theory, acquiring more house plants or planning a trip somewhere lush.
*Based outside of San Francisco by way of Philly and working remotely everywhere else. For new inquiries, get in touch via email.
SELECT CLIENTS
Sephora
Urban Outfitters
ThirdLove
Sagmeister & Walsh
160over90
HipCityVeg
AIGA
Cohere
Lo-Fi Aperitifs
Art & The Age
Hello Kitty
Podium
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Ladies, Wine & Design
Temple University
PRESS + RECOGNITION
CONTACT
EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts
Tyler School of Art
Temple University
SERVICES
â—‹ Art Direction
â—‹ Creative Direction
â—‹ Brand Identity
â—‹ Editorial Design
â—‹ Videography
â—‹ Photography + Set Design
â—‹ Website Design
â—‹ Packaging Design
â—‹ Animation + Motion
â—‹ Social Media
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