Claire Smith is a designer specializing in Art Direction, Visual Identity, and UI Design. Currently available for freelance collaborations, commissions, and select projects.

When she’s not designing, she’s probably organizing color palettes or experimenting with motion.

Experiences

2016-17

Internships & Studio Projects

Internships & Studio Projects

Completed short-term roles at various studios while finishing a design degree, including layout, research, and branding tasks.

2017-19

Junior Designer

Reka Agency

Assisted in layout, editorial, and interface design for print and web projects.

2019-22

Brand Designer

Forte Creative

Focused on visual identity, packaging, and motion design for clients in lifestyle and tech sectors.

2022-24

Lead Visual Designer

Studio Norra

Led creative direction across digital products and brand systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

2024-Now

Freelance

Independent Designer

Specializing in Art Direction, Visual Identity, and UI Design for brands, startups, and studios.

2016-17

Internships & Studio Projects

Internships & Studio Projects

Completed short-term roles at various studios while finishing a design degree, including layout, research, and branding tasks.

2017-19

Junior Designer

Reka Agency

Assisted in layout, editorial, and interface design for print and web projects.

2019-22

Brand Designer

Forte Creative

Focused on visual identity, packaging, and motion design for clients in lifestyle and tech sectors.

2022-24

Lead Visual Designer

Studio Norra

Led creative direction across digital products and brand systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

2024-Now

Freelance

Independent Designer

Specializing in Art Direction, Visual Identity, and UI Design for brands, startups, and studios.

2016-17

Internships & Studio Projects

Internships & Studio Projects

Completed short-term roles at various studios while finishing a design degree, including layout, research, and branding tasks.

2017-19

Junior Designer

Reka Agency

Assisted in layout, editorial, and interface design for print and web projects.

2019-22

Brand Designer

Forte Creative

Focused on visual identity, packaging, and motion design for clients in lifestyle and tech sectors.

2022-24

Lead Visual Designer

Studio Norra

Led creative direction across digital products and brand systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

2024-Now

Freelance

Independent Designer

Specializing in Art Direction, Visual Identity, and UI Design for brands, startups, and studios.

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Tools I Used

Adobe Illustrator

Logo design, vector graphics, and iconography

Adobe Illustrator

Logo design, vector graphics, and iconography

Adobe Illustrator

Logo design, vector graphics, and iconography

Adobe Photoshop

Image retouching, composition, and mockups

Adobe Photoshop

Image retouching, composition, and mockups

Adobe Photoshop

Image retouching, composition, and mockups

Adobe InDesign

Editorial layout, portfolio decks, and print design

Adobe InDesign

Editorial layout, portfolio decks, and print design

Adobe InDesign

Editorial layout, portfolio decks, and print design

Figma

Interface design, prototyping, and system building

Figma

Interface design, prototyping, and system building

Figma

Interface design, prototyping, and system building

Framer

Interactive design and visual development (on request)

Framer

Interactive design and visual development (on request)

Framer

Interactive design and visual development (on request)

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Awards

Type Directors Club

Visual Communication

2024

Type Directors Club

Visual Communication

2024

Type Directors Club

Visual Communication

2024

Laurell Wit Design Award

Brand Design

2024

Laurell Wit Design Award

Brand Design

2024

Laurell Wit Design Award

Brand Design

2024

Smith & Smiths Design Award

Site of the Year

2023

Smith & Smiths Design Award

Site of the Year

2023

Smith & Smiths Design Award

Site of the Year

2023

Annual Galileo Design Award

Certificate of Typographic Excellence

2023

Annual Galileo Design Award

Certificate of Typographic Excellence

2023

Annual Galileo Design Award

Certificate of Typographic Excellence

2023

Indigo Design Award

Emerging Designer

2023

Indigo Design Award

Emerging Designer

2023

Indigo Design Award

Emerging Designer

2023

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My Creative Process

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Discovery

Getting familiar with the project, goals, audience, and anything that already exists.

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Discovery

Getting familiar with the project, goals, audience, and anything that already exists.

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Discovery

Getting familiar with the project, goals, audience, and anything that already exists.

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Direction

Moodboards, structure, and creative foundations that lead to a shared visual path.

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Direction

Moodboards, structure, and creative foundations that lead to a shared visual path.

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Direction

Moodboards, structure, and creative foundations that lead to a shared visual path.

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Design

Design, refinement, and iteration — moving from concept to final output.

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Design

Design, refinement, and iteration — moving from concept to final output.

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Design

Design, refinement, and iteration — moving from concept to final output.

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Delivery

Handoffs, asset prep, or ongoing support, depending on what’s needed.

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Delivery

Handoffs, asset prep, or ongoing support, depending on what’s needed.

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Delivery

Handoffs, asset prep, or ongoing support, depending on what’s needed.

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awesome in mind?

I’d be very happy to talk to you. No pressure!

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