The blog of Ready State, a creative agency

Claire Hartinger

Ready State Art Director Claire Hartinger leads a group of creatives embedded at Airbnb. Claire lives in Oakland, Calif., where she enjoys spending time with her cat, Leon, hosting dinner parties, and planning her next getaway.

Recent Posts

Behind Ryan Putnam’s branded illustrations (Q&A)

Thriving San Francisco-based designer-illustrator Ryan Putnam discusses how he balances analog—pens, pencils, brushes—with digital. He also explains why his favorite clients are in tech.

By Claire Hartinger  |  Jun 7, 2017
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Exploring the creative courage of conflict photojournalist Lynsey Addario (Q&A)

In her recent unflinching memoir "It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War," Lynsey Addario explores how documenting harrowing experiences has shaped her life. In an Airbnb Redefining Boundaries interview, she tells us more.

By Claire Hartinger  |  Feb 16, 2017
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