I am a freelance Strategic Art Director based in London working to define how brands can communicate through imagery. Whilst I specialise in image direction, I also work across elements of design, deciphering a brand’s language through graphics, illustration, and colour palette. I work directly and very closely with varied brands from tech to fashion, crafting principles, guidelines and visuals based on guided research and workshops. I take a highly personalised approach, listening to client needs and team dynamics, with no one-fit-for-all solution.

For 4.5 years I was an Art Director at HATO; a design agency, publishing house and concept store based in Barbican. Previous to this I was at East London independent retailer Goodhood for almost 3 years in a similar role.

Ever-fascinated with homeware and interiors, and fueled by an addiction to scrolling eBay, I also run my own business: Other Peoples Places. Predominantly used to source, buy and sell vintage design pieces, the site also has space for creative writing and exploring different crafts. There’s no end goal, no right or wrong answers. Just process, experimentation, and curiosity.

If there’s a project you are interested in working on together, get in touch at hannahjclaydon@gmail.com