Clairissa is a creative director and designer focused on the future of creative problem-solving, design thinking, and storytelling. In her practice, she builds solutions designed to resonate with people's lived experiences and spark new appreciation of people, ideas, and communities.
Passionate about continuous learning, Clairissa has worked within a range of sectors, including retail, urban planning, healthcare, education, and legal. Her international portfolio of clients spans North America, the Middle East, Europe, and the UAE, including
Pantheon,
TIL law firm,
Ella Surveys, and
Linkers.
Currently, Clairissa runs
Redwood UX, an interdisciplinary design studio, where she drives creative direction and brand management. Additionally, she is the Co-Founder and Product Designer at Open Space Sandbox, an urban-tech startup amplifying community voices to create vibrant, meaningful spaces.