Clare Hynes

About

Founder & Designer at Soli & Sun | Creative Director | Design Consultant With over 25 years of design experience spanning magazine art direction to luxury accessories, I bring a unique perspective to every creative project. My journey began in London designing women's magazines, evolved through roles in Sydney, and led to becoming Design Director for the Irish Independent's magazines and supplements. Eight years living in Asia transformed my creative path. What started as handcrafted jewelry for expats in China blossomed into Soli & Sun - a resort accessories brand born in the Philippines, where I fell in love with indigenous weaving techniques and tropical artistry. Today, I combine my graphic design expertise with accessory design, creating collections that blend artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary resort style. I also offer creative direction and design consultancy services, specializing in: - Brand Identity & Visual Development - Print & Digital Design - Marketing Materials & Packaging - Fashion Accessories Design My approach is shaped by years of editorial design, bringing a sophisticated eye for color, composition, and cohesive storytelling to every project. Open to creative collaborations and design consultancy opportunities.

Experience

• Founder & Designer · Soli & Sun04-01-2020

  Soli & Sun is an independent artisanal accessories brand founded by British designer Clare Hynes. With an adoration of adventure and travel, Clare runs Soli & Sun from her home in Seattle, USA. Inspired by countries, cultures, and colors, Clare's luxury hand-crafted accessories are recognized for their authentic signature styles, embracing a resort wear feel with pops of color.

• Designer · Clare Hynes10-01-2018 – 04-01-2020

  As a designer, likely contributed to creating unique and contemporary designs, focusing on accessories and jewelry.

• Designer and Founder · Clare Hynes Jewellery06-01-2011 – 04-01-2020

  Influenced by her surroundings in China, Clare produced unique contemporary statement jewellery combining western aesthetics with an Asian influence.

• Design Editor · Irish Independent Newspaper06-01-2006 – 04-01-2011

  Responsible for the ongoing redesign and development of the magazines and features sections to maintain their visual edge, including ‘Weekend’, ‘Day & Night’ and ‘Health & Living’ magazine. Oversaw the design of key pages and production of products through to final print.

• Editorial Designer · Dyflin Media06-01-2005 – 06-01-2006

  Designed covers and layouts for House & Home, Confetti, and Prudence magazines. Redesigned certain areas of the publications, assisted with styling on shoots, and art-worked images. Assisted with production of all publications through to final print.

Education

• Nottingham Trent UniversityGraphic Design, Graphic design
• Imberhorne

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