I thrive on meaning, purpose and tailored solutions. With an award-winning publications foundation*, I like to craft a deeper brand of creative built on resonant stories and connection.
“Authentic” has become the most overused adjective in marketing, but there’s no better word to describe my work ever since I first tackled type and imagery. To me, looking to the positive, celebratory and/or solutions side of reality is not a trend; it’s a responsibility—a highly successful one. I package this up in creative that is evocative, aspirational and compelling in messaging and aesthetic.
Sustainability and social responsibility and progress are also a big deal to me.
(I'll also work with direction from above however that looks—and make great looks—as long as I’m not marketing anything unethical.)
I recently returned from thirteen years in the creative hotbed of Portland, Oregon, USA. Solo or within a team, I’ve put my hand to everything from global omnichannel campaigns to app design. I’ve lead and created rebrands, environmental design, digital, print, motion, copy and much more.
*In a past life, along with co-conspirators and some amazing folks I changed the face of action sports at my apparently somewhat seminal media company, 4130 Publishing.
Key brands and agencies served: adidas, Nike, Keen, Converse, P&G, Columbia, Select Cannabis, Lewis & Clark Bank, Laundry Service, HereNow, Big-Giant, DCD, Tangram, various media companies, Bench, Soho Coffee Co, Sorel, Providence Health, Western Union, FitBit, Wrigley, Lyle & Scott.
Work history
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Creative DirectorProgram agency
Exeter, United KingdomFull Time
Renamed and rebranded the agency (formerly Astley Media) before joining FT. Heading up new brand service as new projects are attracted to the reborn agency. Already very busy.
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Creative/Design DirectorChris Noble Design
Exeter, United KingdomFreelance
Engaging creative direction, design and compelling copywriting for branding projects, campaigns, activations, RFPs, events, publications and digital experiences.
Branding, digital, retail, environmental, presentation, packaging, collateral, apparel graphics, video, animation and motion graphics. A lot of a lot.
Clients: adidas, Nike, Keen, Converse, P&G, Columbia, Select Cannabis, Lewis & Clark Bank, Laundry Service, HereNow, Big-Giant, DCD, Tangram, Snowboarder Mag (four years AD), Bench Clothing, Soho Coffee Co, Puffin Books, Lyle & Scott et cetera.
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Skills
- Print Design
- Brand Design
- Marketing Design
- Magazine Design
- Advertising Design
- Art Direction
- Creative Direction
- Editorial Illustration
- Enviromental Design
- Photography
Awards
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Best Designed Consumer Magazine of The YearTotal Magazine Design Awards
With the first issue of Level magazine, we beat out finalists Wallpaper*, GQ and Car. I was Art Director, designer, production ... all the design things.