CLAUS is the moniker for the one-man creative studio of illustrator, designer, director, motion designer Justin C. Harder. With a distinct sense of humor, a clear focus on bold, graphic illustrations and conceptually sound graphic design problem-solving, CLAUS brings a unique perspective to solutions for clients of all sizes. And let’s not forget he’s the proud papa of the ‘QUILT,’ the sequential collections of dynamic compositions he provides his clients with in order to illustrate tone, rhythm and feel!
Justin attended Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL to pursue his dream making a living out of entertaining with his art. He majored in illustration, his first love, but along the way developed a fascination with graphic design, finding ways to combine the two becoming an exciting new frontier. After graduation, he worked for 7 years in his home state of Texas at a commercial/entertainment studio as an illustrator/designer/Art Director before setting off on his own in 2011, heading west to LA to open CLAUS, his own freelance business.
TEACHING
CLAUS U
OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN 2015-2021
Adjunct Professor of Motion Design
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
GRAPHIKA MANILA 2019
DSVC 2019
OFFF BARCELONA 2017
TITLE DESIGN
DEADPOOL
SNL: Weekend Update
The Book of Life
THOR: The Dark World
Homecoming (Amazon)
My Little Pony: The Movie
Amazing Spider-Man 2
LAZER TEAM
CLIENTS