About me

From Concept to Culture: Crafting Unforgettable Ideas, Holistic Design, Transformative Experiences.

Portfolio: nickbawn co uk

Whether it's a global fan activation, a immersive brand film or a large-scale exhibition, my focus is always the same: turning a complex brief into a clear, memorable human experience.

- Concept & storytelling
I use tactile sketches, design and mood films to anchor the idea and narrative early. The core vision comes from raw craft, hard-earned instinct and human experience.

- Tech integration
From architecture to XR, interactive UX, I design tech to feel seamless and invisible - always serving the story, never just filling a gap..

- Agility
Fast-paced agency environments require flexibility. I'm platform and tool-agnostic, adapting quickly to whatever pipeline or team setup a project demands. I work well with artists, CDs, fabricators and tech leads to make sure creative runs smoothly.

- Partnerships
Proud to have partnered with some brilliant people and great agencies over the years - grateful for the creative freedom, trust and shared work that shaped my craft:

TBWA/ Media Arts Lab - Publicis - Imagination - Jack Morton - GPJ - Wunderman - Digitas - Publicis Sapient - Blippar - Freeman XP - RPM - McCann - Clive - Inition - Exposure - Undercurrent Live - Wonderland - Lively

- Brands I've worked with
Coca-Cola - Microsoft - Intel - Disney - Pepsi - Red Bull - Vodafone - Diageo - Meta - Emirates - Nokia - Shell - GSK - Ubisoft - RBS - Volkswagen - Glenfiddich - Johnnie Walker - Sony - BBC - Chelsea Football Club

- Awards
BAFTA - Best Digital Creative (Video Networks/ Tiscali)
EBMA Gold - Best Event (RBS)
EBMA Silver - Best Digital Communication (RBS)
PhAME Gold - Rx Award (GlaxoSmithKline)
Communications Award - (Sainsbury's)
ARDA Award - (Marriott International)

- Education
MA Computer Animation & Visualisation | Bournemouth University
HND Design & Illustration | Bournemouth College of Art & Design

Let's collaborate!

contact e mail: nickbawn at live dot com
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- Valid up-to-date certifications:
DBS
Health & Safety Design & Technology
Education TA
First Aider

Skills

3D Animation, Advertising, After Effects, AR/VR, Art Direction, Audio Visual, B2B, B2C, Creative, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Editing, Event Design, Experience Design, Experiential Marketing, Film, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interactive Design, Motion Graphics, Photoshop, Storyboarding, UX/UI, Visualising

Sector Experience

Advertising, Automotive, Education, Finance, FMCG, Food & Beverages, Gaming, Healthcare, Technology, Telecoms

Awards

BAFTA, Corporate Comms - Sainsburys, Employer Brand Management Awards Gold - Best Event Experience SilverBest Digital Communication

Clients

Blippar, CLive Agency, DIGITAS, George P. Johnson Experience Marketing, Grey, Imagination, Jack Morton Worldwide, Lively, McCann London, Publicis Pro, Sky UK, TBWA/ MediaArtsLab, Waggener Edstrom, Wunderman, Zappar