Emilie Christ
Junior Designer
Emilie is a San Francisco native, newly living in Los Angeles after having earned her BFA in Graphic Design from Chapman University.
Clever Quote
wow
(with accompanying scowl and eye roll)
Q&A
Favorite Local Spot:
Jin Patisserie. Francesca and I went there once.
On my iPod
Radiohead, Modest Mouse, Sparklehorse, Beach House, Alt J and a bunch of other obnoxious indie bands. Oh, and 2 Chainz
Hidden Talents:
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Phil
Office Dog #2
Phil prides himself with barking as loudly as possible at anything and everything that moves, while sporting the meanest snaggletooth known to man.
Clever Quote
"I'm awPhil hungry."
Q&A
Favorite Local Spot:
GriPhilth Park
On my iPod
Phil Collins, Phil Lesh, anything from the LA Phil.
Hidden Talents:
It doesn't happen much, but Phil can do the splits while he pees.
Intern Extraordinaires
Design Interns
Joining us throughout the year are incredible young, talented, and inspiring deign students who seek the Clever-life as our design interns. Working along side our dynamic senior design staff, these young talents are constantly adding tremendous value to our agency, clients and projects. We have been Clever-ly inspired by talents from USC, UCLA, Art Institute of California and Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Always looking for new creative minds to fill these spots, we promise that you won’t be ordering lunch or making coffee runs.
Ian Alda
Studio Manager
Ian was born in Santa Monica and raised on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula of Southern California. He earned his BFA from The State University of New York at Purchase, and lived in Brooklyn, New York for several years. He currently lives in Hollywood and works as both an actor and a writer.
Clever Quote
It's not whether you win or lose, it's whether I win or lose.
Q&A
Favorite Local Spot:
Lemonade. I'm a vegetarian, and they understand that.
On my iPod
Pink Floyd, Black Keys, The Naked and Famous, Portugal. The Man, Jack White, Grouplove, Arctic Monkeys, Metric, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arcade Fire, M83, Daft Punk, Yeasayer, Beatles, Count Basie
Hidden Talents:
Interdimensional traveling, basic telekinesis, juggling.
Kristen Johnson
Senior Designer
Kristen Johnson is a graduate from the FIDM Graphic Design program. Upon graduation she received the honor of being awarded the Outstanding Graphic Design student.
Clever Quote
"Fortune favors the brave."
Q&A
Favorite Local Spot:
Piccolo: super cute, delicious Italian food right on the beach ... kind of hard to find initially, but totally worth it.
On my iPod
Rolling Stones, The Pretenders, Josh Radin, Paul Simon and yes, I'll even admit it... Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" in the middle of July...
Hidden Talents:
Cooking, baking, making jam, basically anything that can be made/prepared in a kitchen and bowling 3 strikes in a row (aka a 'turkey') one time in 1995.
This past year, she had the opportunity to attend the HOW design conference in Boston and left feeling even more inspired and enlightened. Kristen absolutely loves living in West LA and feels so blessed to be able to work in the design industry. When she is not at Clever, she is scouring the city for new restaurants or riding her beach cruiser with great friends.
Ryan Barber
Senior Designer
Ryan is from Northern California and moved to Long Beach, where he received his BFA in Graphic Design at CSULB. He grew up in a house of jazz musicians, although he really should watch less TV and practice more drums, piano and guitar.
Clever Quote
"Get it on!"
-Adam Carolla
Q&A
Favorite Local Spot:
Pitfire Pizza in Culver City
On my iPod
Jazz: Robert Glasper, Phronesis, Esbjörn Svensson Trio
Hip Hop: Kanye, Quasimoto, Tribe Called Quest, Nas and Damian Marley, De La Soul
Rock: The Dodos, Phish, Vampire Weekend, Marching Band
Other: Discovery, Ratatat, Modeselektor, Gorillaz
Hidden Talents:
Bottlecap flicking and Wii Bowling
Francesca Fuges
Designer
Francesca is a graduate of UCLA Extension’s Design Communication Arts program. During her free time you can find Francesca cooking new recipes and reading Agatha Christie novels, trying to predict whodunit to no avail.
Clever Quote
"Ya gotta believe"
-Tug McGraw/New York Mets
Q&A
Favorite Local Spot:
Jin Patisserie
On my iPod
The Band, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Sinatra, Drake, Kanye, and Michael Buble … thats right, Michael Buble.
Hidden Talents:
Speed walking and the part of the game Cranium where you have to draw with your eyes closed.
Elana Altmann
Project Manager
Clever Quote
"It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
J.K. Rowling
Q&A
Favorite Local Spot:
C&O Trattoria by the Venice Pier – the endless garlic bread rolls are amazing!
On my iPod
Everything from Destiny’s Child to Nate Dogg, Toby Love, Lady Antebellum, Sublime and Bob Sinclair.
Hidden Talents:
Dancing Salsa and the extremely impressive ability to recite all 50 states in alphabetical order.
Sherry Rezvani
Accounting Supervisor
Sherry Rezvani is a graduate of Cal State Northridge Business School, majoring in Accounting. She has been working in public accounting and private industries since 1993. Sherry loves to shop whether it is on Ebay or at the mall. She still cries over the Notebook every time she watches it!
Clever Quote
“There are 3 types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened.”
Q&A
Favorite Local Spot:
Spago, Cecconi, Rocksugar, Crazy Fish
On my iPod
Alicia Keys, Bryan Adams, Michael Buble, Nora Jones.
Hidden Talents:
Negotiating with everybody and over everything possible. Looking for bargains here and there and everywhere.
Harold Maurer
Art Director
Harold is a native Californian who branched out across this country to work in Washington D.C., N.Y.C., Columbus and San Francisco before returning to his roots in sunny SoCal. He worked as creative for brands of all sizes including Revlon, Limited Too, Gymboree, Barbie, Disney, Cartoon Network, Freeman Cosmetics and Jafra.
Clever Quote
"Control the Controlables!"
Unknown
Q&A
Favorite Local Spot:
I like hanging out with friends on Abbot Kinney and having a coffee at Abbot's Habit.
On my iPod
Poker Face - Lady GaGa Love Song - Sara Bareilles Don't Wait Too Long - Madeleine Peyroux
Hidden Talents:
I know how to properly wire an electrical outlet.
Oliver
Office dog
Basking in the sunshine on the warm urban pavement in front of Modern Dog with a peanut butter filled treat!
Clever Quote
"I put the K in CMYK"
Q&A
Favorite Local Spot:
Basking in the sunshine on the warm urban pavement in front of Modern Dog with a peanut butter filled treat!
On my iPod
Who Let The Dogs Out - Baha Men
Hidden Talents:
I do a perfect yoga Downward Dog
Shannon Gabor
Principal - Creative Director
Founding Clever Creative Inc. in 2005, Shannon and her team offer clients creative design solutions including brand identity, packaging, and print. Understanding the importance of consumers’ emotional connection to brands and their products…
Understanding the importance of consumers’ emotional connection to brands and their products, Shannon Gabor established Clever Creative Inc., a boutique design firm that creates on-trend, smart, innovative, well-crafted solutions for clients at the top of their fields. She believes in the value of listening to her clients’ strategic marketing objectives before beginning the creative brainstorming process.
Shannon Gabor has grown Clever Creative Inc.’s portfolio to include a stellar crop of leading entertainment, youth and consumer product brands including including Hub Network, Mattel, Warner Bros. Home Video, SLAM Magazine, Ford, Lifetime Television Networks, Disney and Electronic Arts.
Born and raised in New York and New Jersey, she has found her creative niche in California. Shannon is a Cum Laude graduate of the University of Southern California.
