Hello, I’m Claire Blandy.
I’m a freelance Creative Design Lead, Art Director and Illustrator specialising in visual strategy, brand campaigns and packaging. I have 16 years experience working within the creative industry. I’ve worked for big brands, small companies and advertising agencies. I also specialise in conceptual thinking & social strategy. I am currently based between London and Hastings.

Who have I worked with?
M+C Saatchi, Iris New York, Iris London, Innocent Drinks, ODD London (later merged with Elvis), TfL, Boots, Macmillan, Toni & Guy, Durex, Adidas, Jack Daniel’s, VW, o2, Rimmel, AirWick, Primark, Dr Martens, Asahi, ManiLife, Cheeky Panda, Typhoo Tea, Oddbox, Milk & More, Surreal Cereal, Valerie & more.

My life so far.
1988. I was born in a snow storm while ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ by Kyle Minogue was No.1.
2000. I wanted to become an archeologist.
2002. My 14-year-old boyfriend posed as my Dad to give parental consent for my belly-button piercing.
2004. Mr Higgins, my art teacher, planted the seed that art might be a viable career.
2005. I discovered Graphic Design, which looked like the grown-up version of making art.
2006. I then worked as one for a year before Uni, producing work best described as 'experimental'.
2007 - 2010. I studied Graphic Design & How To Quickly Spend A Student Loan, at Leeds Uni.
2011 - 2015. I worked as a conceptual Art Director in advertising at iris, M&C Saatchi & ODD, where being experimental met with client feedback.
2015. I went back to study design at Shillington College for 3-months, as one design qualification wasn’t enough.
2016 - 2024. I worked both permanent and freelance for Innocent Drinks, learning about the complex needs of the modern banana.
2024 & beyond. I went fully freelance again, working with brilliant brands & running several departments from one nervous system.
Today. I never became an archaeologist, but I still spend my days brushing away layers of crud in the hope that something valuable appears. If this sounds like a bit of what you need, call me on 07815525051 or email me at claireblandy@gmail.com