Howard Wakefield

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Creative Director and Designer @ Colour and Form Ltd
United Kingdom
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United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Howard Wakefield

With a focus on brands and visual identity, I blend strategy and creativity to create an impact that resonates and drives success. I shape brand narratives and create distinct visual identities that leave a lasting impression, crafting holistic brand experiences that captivate audiences to deliver tangible results. Key Skills:• Brand Strategy & Development• Visual Identity Design• Creative Leadership• Design Thinking• Cross-Functional Collaboration• User-Centric Design• Art Direction• Team Building & MentoringBranding achievements:EMI Group Global Consistency: Redesigned visual identity to clarify company structure, contributing to EMI's sale to Warner Music.Givenchy Modernisation: Crafted a timeless visual identity propelling Givenchy into the contemporary era.Kvadrat Top 5 Design Agency Status: Spearheaded a 360 branding initiative, modernising its branding to confirm its place among Europe's top 5 design agencies.Louis Poulsen Brand Positioning: Transformed Louis Poulsen into understanding that they are a national treasure through a cohesive brand review, blending design heritage and technological innovation.Kilgour Distinctive Identity: Captured the essence of Anglo-Italian creative director Carlo Brandelli's ethos in the Kilgour visual identity. The design reflects a luxurious simplicity with contemporary clarity, setting the stage for a new chapter in Kilgour's brand journey.Collaboration & Teamwork:I believe in the power of collaboration. As a leader, I cultivate dynamic and inclusive creative environments where diverse perspectives merge to create visually appealing and strategically sound solutions.I serve as a remote design director at White Cloud, a strategy and design agency based in Copenhagen. Our team has had the privilege of partnering with renowned brands such as Louis Poulsen, providing valuable consultation on their corporate values and working with the Danish Lottery on their corporate social responsibility. We were honoured with designing the graphics for the Danish Pavilion at the prestigious Venice Biennale. Recently, we created the winning mayoral election campaign for Socialdemokratiet.Background-wise, my design journey began working with acclaimed designer Peter Saville at Pentagram Design. After gaining valuable experience at Thomas Manss & Co, I helped set up and run Peter Saville Studio, eventually assuming the role of company director. Over time, the studio evolved into Saville Parris Wakefield before I co-founded Studio Parris Wakefield with Sarah Parris. We have since rebranded as Colour & Form

Howard Wakefield's Current Company Details
Colour and Form Ltd

Colour And Form Ltd

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Creative Director and Designer
United Kingdom
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Howard Wakefield Work Experience Details
  • Colour And Form Ltd
    Creative Director And Designer
    Colour And Form Ltd
    United Kingdom
  • Colour And Form Ltd
    Creative Director & Designer
    Colour And Form Ltd Dec 2016 - Present
    Uk
    Highlights:– Created multi-national visual identity systems e.g. EMI Group, Givenchy & Kvadrat– Designed the fundraising campaign for the Danish Social Liberal Party raising £15000 monthly throughout the campaign, compared to the previous version’s monthly yield of £100. A 14,900% increase.– Directed the photography and design for 2 winning election campaigns.– Designed and executed 100+ record sleeve designs and promotional campaigns, contributing to the success of artists like New Order, Joy Division, Pulp and Suede.– Cultivate strong client relationships with a friendly and approachable demeanour, by being recruited by 2 clients - White Cloud and Carlo Brandelli Design.– Conduct comprehensive and insightful research to produce unique and appropriate designs. – Develop unique campaign concepts with strategists and copywriters as part of a creative team of up to 10.– Recruit, train, supervise, motivate, and mentor small teams (1-5) while nurturing and maximising new talent.– Developed expertise by successfully developing over 20 brand identities, campaigns, and guidelines.– Co-ordinate seamless collaboration with freelance graphic designers, illustrators, web designers, filmmakers, and photographers.– Thrive under pressure, maintaining composure and providing stability for the team.– Embrace technology and AI to improve efficiency – Demonstrated the ability to design using 8 languages, including Chinese, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Italian Spanish, and Swedish gained through extensive experience with Kvadrat and White Cloud.
  • White Cloud
    Kreativ Direktør
    White Cloud Aug 2015 - Present
    Copenhagen Area, Denmark
    – Created diverse designs, from branding initiatives to comprehensive reports and social media content with increased engagement.– Developed impactful campaigns e.g. a 25% increase in enrolment for anti-smoking courses.– Elevated aesthetics for the art direction of photo shoots, illustration, and film. – Steered and redefined the design direction and creativity for all projects.
  • Parris Wakefield Additions
    Designer
    Parris Wakefield Additions Sep 2012 - Dec 2016
    England
  • Y?
    Creative Consultant
    Y? Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
    United Kingdom
    Concept development, art direction and graphic design
  • Studio Parris Wakefield
    Creative Director
    Studio Parris Wakefield Sep 2009 - May 2013
    Lead creative and art direction on visual identities and brandingAnnual reports. Corporate Social Responsibility reports. Political campaigns. Advertising.
  • Saville Parris Wakefield Ltd
    Designer Director
    Saville Parris Wakefield Ltd Apr 2006 - Oct 2009
    London, England, United Kingdom
    - Spearheaded roles in projects and delegated tasks to a team of designers. - Coordinated design workflows and project timelines, ensuring seamless execution. - Supervised and mentored design interns, providing guidance and support. - Oversaw the creative process, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality design solutions.The company changed its name, reflecting the design work undertaken with Kvadrat. The creative process included Concept Development, Brand Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, and Design Implementation. Daily tasks were undertaken, and all were delivered on time.
  • Peter Saville Studio (Aka Saville Associates)
    Senior Creative Designer
    Peter Saville Studio (Aka Saville Associates) 1995 - Apr 2006
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Responsible for the delivery of all studio output. Design implementation for numerous prestige fashion houses, famous music projects and visual identity systems, including Mandarina Duck, Givenchy, Pringle of Scotland and EMI Group.Senior designer for music projects for Pulp, Suede & Goldie.Fashion clients included Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Fogal, Jil Sander, Kilgour, Richard James, Vivienne Westwood
  • Thomas Manss & Co
    Mid-Weight Designer
    Thomas Manss & Co 1994 - 1995
    Interiors product catalogues and events promotions.
  • Sonicon
    Designer
    Sonicon 1993 - 1994
    Music packaging.
  • Pentagram
    Junior Designer
    Pentagram 1991 - 1993
    Music packaging and fashion advertising campaigns.

Howard Wakefield Education Details

  • Salisbury College Of Art & Design
    Salisbury College Of Art & Design
  • Lincoln College Of Art & Design
    Lincoln College Of Art & Design
    Graphic Design
  • Spalding Grammar School
    Spalding Grammar School

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Howard Wakefield works for Colour And Form Ltd

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Howard Wakefield attended Salisbury College Of Art & Design, Lincoln College Of Art & Design, Spalding Grammar School.

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