Claire E. Furio

Claire is a New York-based artist and illustrator who holds a BA in Art & Design and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Michigan, graduating Magna Cum Laude. This distinctive educational background equips her with an interdisciplinary approach to design, seamlessly integrating artistic creativity with a profound understanding of life sciences and ecological systems.

Claire possesses proficiency in various traditional mediums, including watercolor, gouache, ink, and pastels. She currently serves as a Designer and Illustrator at Madwell, a creative agency located in Brooklyn, where she often leads design initiatives for prominent clients such as Verizon, Visible, OpenText, e.l.f. Cosmetics, and the Ad Council. Her portfolio encompasses digital, print, and experiential platforms, which include designing iconography, creating original artwork for merchandise, and developing storyboards for commercial projects.

With a background in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments, Claire demonstrates a strong capacity for collaboration with teams to translate complex ideas into visually impactful designs while maintaining effective communication and organization throughout the creative process. In addition to her design endeavors, she is deeply committed to wildlife conservation, utilizing her art as a medium to raise awareness and foster a collective responsibility toward the protection of the natural world.