Kelly Clawson is a multidisciplinary creative director based in New York City currently working at The Museum of Modern Art. She specializes in art direction, photography, graphic design and typography bringing a unique perspective to brands and campaigns.
With more than a decade and a half of experience, Kelly has worked with clients in art, fashion, beauty, direct-to-consumer, food + beverage and tech including brands and studios like MoMA, 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, making artist books, acquiring house plants or planning a trip somewhere lush.
*Based in Brooklyn by way of San Francisco by way of Philly and working remotely everywhere else. For new inquiries get in touch.
SELECT CLIENTS
MoMA
Sephora
Urban Outfitters
ThirdLove
Sagmeister & Walsh
160over90
HipCityVeg
AIGA
Cohere
Lo-Fi Aperitifs
Art & The Age
Hello Kitty
Podium
JUDGE + SPEAKER
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Unsplash Awards
AIGA New York
Design Philadelphia
Ladies, Wine & Design
Temple University
PRESS + RECOGNITION
CONTACT
EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts
Tyler School of Art
Temple University
SERVICES
○ Art Direction
○ Creative Direction
○ Brand Identity
○ Editorial Design
○ Videography
○ Photography + Set Design
○ Website Design
○ Packaging Design
○ Animation + Motion
○ Social Media
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