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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