Claro Creative Studios

Claro Creative Studios is passionate about creating high quality exhibits, and has a reputation for getting the job done right. We bring together professionals who share respect for each other’s talents in handling challenging and complex projects. We are easy to work with and often take an unconventional approach to design and fabrication issues, which allows for more creative and cost effective solutions.

We are a team of independent consultants dedicated to delivering the best and most efficient design and production solutions for our clients. We tailor project personnel to the needs and budget of specific projects. In this way we can provide the right staff, at the right time, for the right duration, maximizing project productivity while minimizing client investment.

Claro Creative Studios, with its combined experience and talent, provides excellent value for whatever your project may require. Give us the ‘big idea’ and we’ll make your vision a reality.		Dave Clare President	Dave founded Claro Creative Studios seeing a need for responsive, creative and practical solutions and execution for clients seeking value and unique experiences for their projects - as well as a passion for being involved in delivering entertaining and engaging spaces.

Annette Crump Project Planning & Management	Annette's recent projects include Longwood Gardens New Children's Garden and Science Fiction and Hall of Fame, where she demonstrated a remarkable ability to plan the implementation of a project at the strategic level while managing it at a detailed level.	Jeff Thom Production & Installation	Jeff's role is to manage the production and installation of exhibits, attractions and retail interiors - a skill at which he is one of the best in the industry. He is invaluable throughout the process in providing input to realize cost-effective and reliable exhibits as well as anticipating building related issues before they become problems.

Mike Spiewak Creative Development	Whether producing creative concepts or managing a talented group of creative individuals, Mike approaches every project with an unmatched blend of excitement and professionalism.	Brad Borgman Technology Implementation	Brad has used his Engineering background to creatively solve problems on a wide range of projects. His experience as a Rides Systems Engineer was essential to the redesign of large moving set work for the Willows Theater and his insight into the mechanical interactives and content of the Ag Pavilion have been invaluable.

“Claro has a combination that is hard to beat –creative expertise as well as being extremely knowledgeable on engineering and constructability aspects of a project. We were thoroughly impressed with their work and would highly recommend them.” – Sharon Loving, Director of Horticulture, Longwood Gardens “Claro has one of the most efficient staffs I have ever worked with. They are outstanding project managers, as well as visionary designers.” – Roxanne Yonn, Executive Director, Aerospace Museum of California