- Firstname/Profession
- Mike
- Graphic & Brand Designer / Design Director
- 12 Plus years Experience
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1975
Represented: 08/02/23
Bio
Meet Mike. The best design speaks simply. It sets a tone and inspires feelings, effortlessly. Getting a design language just right takes skill, experience and application - three things Mike has mastered.
Mike is an award-winning Designer slash Art Director with an unbeatable balance of agency, corporate, SME and NPO experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge and technical know-how to every job.
Passionate about well-considered design, with a clear point-of-view, Mike likes to create work that communicates without fuss. This leads to thoughtful and elegant design solutions.
Mike has honed his craft over 16 years working with clients in corporate, retail, finance, fashion and publishing industries. He has contracted to many prominent brands including Kia New Zealand, Thule and Bayley’s Real Estate and leading design agencies including Dave Clark Design Associates, DNA, Marque, Y&R, Ogilvy and One Design.
Mike’s work has been awarded across categories from Best Integrated Campaign to Best Events and Stunts.He’s also won plenty of praise from colleagues, like “Mike’s one of the best designers we’ve worked with.” And this most excellent endorsement, “His optimism, problem-solving and ability to translate feedback into strong design solutions has been an epicentre for teamwork and positivity.”
Fluent in branding, identity design, advertising, and front-end digital, with an extensive background in creative campaign development, Mike’s is ready to make your next design requirement simply stunning.
Mike is available for freelance projects through The Pond. Contact us today.
Expertise
Honours & awards
One Asia Creative Awards 2023 Bronze – Film
One Asia Creative Awards 2023 Bronze – Video
Clio 2021 Gold – Integrated Campaign
Clio 2021 Silver – Partnerships, Sponsorships & Collaborations
Silver 2021 – Branded Entertainment & Content
Cannes Shortlist – Brand Experience & Activation, Culture & Context
Cannes Shortlist – Brand Experience & Activation, B2B.
Cannes Shortlist– Entertainment for sport, Brand Integration & sponsorships.
Cannes Shortlist – Entertainment Branded content, Brand partnerships.
AWARD Awards 2021 Gold – Best Use of Events and Stunts
AWARD Awards 2021 Gold – PR Campaign, Business-to-Business
AWARD Awards 2021 Gold – Sponsorships & Partnerships
AWARD Awards 2021 Gold – Use of Talent and Influencers
AWARD Awards 2021 Gold – Use of Integrated Media
AWARD Awards 2021 Gold – Experiential – Events & Experiences
AWARD Awards 2021 Silver – Creativity for Good
AWARD Awards 2021 Silver – Integrated Campaign
AWARD Awards 2021 Silver – PR-Led Campaign, Integrated
AWARD Awards 2021 Silver – Reactive Response
AWARD Awards 2021 Silver – Branded Content and entertainment – Sports
AWARD Awards 2021 Bronze – PR Amplification for a Campaign
Axis 2021 Silver – Non-traditional Outdoor
Axis 2021 Silver – Direct Digital
Axis 2021 Silver – PR
Axis 2021 Silver – Influencer
Axis 2021 Bronze – Out of Home Campaign
Axis 2021 Bronze – Brand Experience & Activation
Axis 2021 Bronze – PR Social & Digital
Axis 2021 Bronze – Online Advertising – Digital & interactive
Axis 2021 Bronze – Digital & interactive campaign
Axis 2021 Bronze – TV, Cinema or Online 30' or Below - Campaign
Axis 2021 Bronze – Creative Use of Media - Integrated
Axis 2021 Bronze – Integrated Campaign Lead by Brand Experience & Activation
Spikes Asia 2021 Bronze – Integrated Campaign led by Brand Experience & Activation
Spikes Asia 2021 Bronze – Sponsorship & Brand Partnership
Spikes Asia 2021 Bronze – Brand Integration & Sponsorship / Partnership
Axis Finalist – Special Build Outdoor
Axis Finalist – Non-traditional Outdoor
Axis Finalist – Non-traditional Outdoor
Axis Finalist – Interactive Outdoor
Axis Finalist – Out of Home Campaign
Axis Finalist – Out of Home Campaign
Axis Finalist –Newspaper
Axis Finalist –Direct Digital
Axis Finalist –Brand Experience & Activation
Axis Finalist – Integrated Campaign Lead by Brand Experience & Activation
Axis Finalist – Integrated Campaign Lead by Brand Experience & Activation
Axis Finalist –PR
Axis Finalist – PR Social & Digital
Axis Finalist – PR Social & Digital
Axis Finalist – PR Social Campaign
Axis Finalist – Online Advertising – Digital & Interactive
Axis Finalist – Social Media – influencer
Axis Finalist – Digital and Interactive Campaign
Axis Finalist – Digital and Interactive Campaign
Axis Finalist – Digital and Interactive Campaign
Axis Finalist – TV, Cinema or Online 30' or Below - Campaign
Axis Finalist – TV, Cinema or Online 30' or Below - Campaign
Axis Finalist – TV, Cinema or Online 30' or Below - Campaign
Axis Finalist – 6'' Pre-Rolls
Axis Finalist – Branded Content – Campaign
Axis Finalist – Creative Use of Media - Integrated
Axis Finalist – Radio 30' or below - Single
Spikes Asia Finalist – Sponsorship & Brand Partnership
Spikes Asia Finalist – Integrated Campaign led by Brand Experience & Activation
Spikes Asia Finalist – Brand Integration & Sponsorship / Partnership
Spikes Asia Finalist – Sports for Good
Spikes Asia Finalist – Excellence in Partnerships