Hello. I’m Ian.
I spent two decades leading creative strategy and design for global brands focused on helping founders and leadership teams turn strategy into execution, and execution into measurable outcomes. The work taught me to think long-term, build systems that scale, and stay close to what actually moves a business forward.
It also showed me how often founders carry the weight alone.
The sofa is my answer to that. A comfortable place to sit with uncomfortable questions, get real answers, and build a brand that supports the future you want.
When a project calls for it, I tap into a trusted global network of collaborators.
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A career shaped by global brands.
Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, VW Group, Mercedes, Wrigley’s, Pepsi, Spotify, Mars, HSBC Bank, Google, GE Money, SAB Miller-Pilsner Urquell, Tesco Stores, Skoda Auto, Renault, Opel, T-Mobile, Vodafone, Unilever, Activision, Amnesty International, Surfrider Foundation.
Global agency roots.
Previously at Huge, BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, JWT, and Lowe GGK.
Awards.
8× Art Directors Club (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Nominations)
5× Golden Drum (Gold, Silver, Bronze: Design & Art Direction)
4× PIAF (Gold, Silver, Nominations)
2× Epica Awards (Silver)
1× Intercontinental Ad Cup (Best of Admaking)
3× Eurobest (Gold, Silver, Nomination)
2x Euro Effies (Gold, Silver)
1× American Advertising Federation (Silver ADDY)
AIGA Design Feature - Photography - 2021
Photography publications.
Agave Magazine (cover photo) Vol.2, Issue 3 {Winter 2015} http://www.agavemag.com/blog/agave-magazine-winter-2015
The Sun (Published for photography) The Sun Magazine Issue 472
Vamp Magazine: Artist/Photography Feature read here
Behance: Featured 2x for Excellence in Photography, Advertising, and Pantone Color.
Certifications.
AIGA Professional Association for Design - A Manager’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence Certification
AIGA Professional Association for Design - Emerging Technologies Certification