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"We genuinely love what we do - as long as we can inject some good creative thinking, we're happy." Creativepool meets Ben Stainlay and Brian Jefferson - better known as wonderful wordsmiths Ben&Brian - to talk cross-platform creativity,...
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I work very hard and it's not like a 9 to 6 job. I spend practically every waking hour doing it. Describe your work in one sentence. The ridiculousness and hilarity of the world filtered through my brain and wrung back out for everyone to gawk...
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Rory McLeish is a 3D artist and concept designer from Glasgow, now based and working in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. A couple of years ago Rory moved back to the UK after spending 5 years in Los Angeles working in the visual effects industry, and is...
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Sunell's story begins in Uniondale, South Africa, where after studying Fine Art for 4 years later, it suddenly dawned on her that by doing so she'd probably doomed herself to life of poverty and rejection. In her panic she decided not to change...
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"I treat every brief as if has the potential to be the best work I've ever done." - Brendan O'Reilly How long have you been a Freelancer for? Just over a year (having worked in ad agencies for over 20 years). Describe your work in one...
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TBWA\MCR Executive Creative Director Gary Fawcett made his debut in the industry 25 years ago. In his years of experience, he's seen a number of changes shaking up the industry, from TV to digital media and beyond. This made him a perfect fit for the...
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With over 25 years of experience as an art director and designer, Wellmark Executive Creative Director Mark Sammartino was a perfect fit for the Annual 2020 Publishing panel. As a juror for one field of creativity that kind of lost its essence with...
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"As an Italian, Silvia grew up surrounded by art and has always been fascinated by it, in particular interactive installations and immersive experiences." This is how Creative & Art Director at MullenLowe London Silvia Sella kicks off her bio here...
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When entering a craft-focused category, how do you make your project shine? What are those truly amazing projects that catch the eye and leave a lasting impression on the industry? Ian Perkins is the Executive Creative Director at Name & Name, a...
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As the Principal and Chief Communications Officer at The Darnell Works Agency, Roger Darnell is a patreon of creativity and a great supporter of all the authors and artists in the industry. His experience in communications and public relations was...
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Creative Partner at BBD Perfect Storm Cory Eisentraut loves social projects. Work and cases in which communities and fans interact straight with the brands, building meaningful moments and connections that are meant to leave a lasting impression...
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Brand Team of the Year is an interesting category to score. Judges are exposed to a number of brilliant brands and their creative strategies, and like in the case of EVEN Creative Founder Dan Wilkinson, there will always be something amazing to learn...
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If there is one thing this pandemic has shown us, it was the power of emotions and how much that matters for advertising. However, Wilf Sweetland, Global CEO of Sweetshop, argues that brands have all gravitated towards the same emotions last year,...
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Design guru. Master mediator. Highly skilled multitasker and delegator. A good Creative Director is all these things and more. They are the calm head on top of the creative shoulders that bring focus and identity to a company. They are, in essence,...
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It's clear to anyone with enough experience in the industry that inspiration can take many forms. From podcasts to architecture, there's no telling what will trigger your imagination next. For freelance Art Director & Graphic Designer Betim Bozkurt,...
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The Annual 2021 winners have been revealed over summer, with some of the most exciting companies in the history of Creativepool. With a gorgeous Branding project which was well worthy of a Bronze, Range Left was able to secure an award for the second...
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The Annual 2021 wrapped up early this month, with some of the most exciting winners in the history of Creativepool. The Music & Sound category was particularly impressive, featuring an unprecedented number of high-quality work across the entire...
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Your work has to be like a question mark. If there is one piece of insight you can gain from McCann Paris Associate Creative Director Joseph Dubruque, it is this one for sure. Joseph, who was chosen to judge the Covid-19 category for Annual 2021...
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"When the going gets tough, the tough get going." It is with these immortal words by Billy Ocean that Head of Design at UKTV Peter Allinson recounts his own experience with the past year of lockdowns and restrictions, moments of doubt and anxiety for...
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Anyone could lose themselves looking at the incredibly visionary and hypnotic work of Silas Toball. What you can see below is but a small fragment of Silas's production, an impressive body of work with explosions of colours, incredible details, and...
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If there is one thing that Art Director Ferdinand van As wants you to take out from his interview below, it is that there is nothing more valuable than listening in this industry. Ferdinand is a skilled motion graphics designer and art director...
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As the 1st ranked photographer on Creativepool, Ken Gerhardt certainly knows more than most about the art of photography. In recent years, he’s rediscovered his love for black and white film, feeling that the over-manipulation of digital...
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"There is nothing extraordinary or magic in my creative process," says illustrator Jhonny Nuñez. If one were to believe his own words, Jhonny is a completely ordinary person with a completely ordinary story, one he himself would be keen to judge...
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Sometimes we creatives get so caught up in the finest details that we forget about the deeper meaning of our works and creations. We forget about the story. We forget about the message. Freelance graphic designer Simone Warnecke has several works...
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The industry is increasingly recognising and valuing the side hustle. Side hustles are finally gaining the recognition they deserve. People are waking up to the fact that they are a fantastic way to foster a spirit of entrepreneurialism and help...
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The big theme for Cannes Lions 2018 is change. Out with the old, bloated, elitist festival of old and in with the more svelte, measured and inclusive festival of new. The major changes Cannes Lions is instituting for 2018 are as follow:- The...
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Street artist Banksy has been ranked ahead of the likes of Turner and Constable with his Balloon Girl ranked the “nation’s favourite British artwork” in a new study which shines a spotlight on our ever-changing tastes in art. The...
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The plaudits have been rolling in for the winners of this year’s International Music+Sound Awards, who had the spotlight shone upon them last week when results were released for this global competition. For a fourth year, the list of winners...
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Rufus Leonard sweep the Transform Awards Europe Rufus Leonard picked up a haul of five awards at the Transform Awards Europe last night in a ceremony that recognises and celebrates excellence and innovation in branding. The agency’s total tally...
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ANDY Awards Leo Burnett was the most awarded agency network earlier this week at the 51st annual International ANDY Awards. In addition to the sixth consecutive Network of the Year win, Leo Burnett London received the prestigious Richard T. O'Reilly...
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JWT Amsterdam have launched a new integrated campaign for Nestle's KitKat chocolate brand, which aims to promote the new KitKat Double Chunky Caramel through “The first-ever nationwide break.” The campaign, which is entitled “Give...
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At the very first Cannes Lions Health Festival this summer, it's been announced that the Publicis Healthcare Communications Group will be taking to the stage. The Cannes Lions Festival has enjoyed a rich heritage spanning 60 years. The festival...
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The history of electric vehicles goes back a lot further than you might expect. Indeed, in the late 19th century, when cars themselves were still a relatively new invention, electric motors were preferred as they were quieter and more economical....
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Philips Avent, in collaboration with LePub, is launching an empowering new campaign called #ShareTheCare. This initiative aims to address the challenges faced by moms and put a spotlight on the importance of their well-being and self-care. To raise...
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As creatives, we’re always treading a fine line between letting our creative souls run free and pleasing not only our clients but our audiences. Never is this more apparent than when a piece of creative stirs controversy and we’re forced...
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There will come a time in the not-too-distant future where I officially get sick of writing about AI. Thankfully, however, I’ve not quite crossed the indifference Rubicon yet. Indeed, given the pace the technology is developing, it seems...
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