MONOCHROME +1

Profile
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
& CREATIVE CONSULTANT
BORN
England
FAMILY
Hong Kong + China
LOCATED
Dubai + Hong Kong
HOME
Where my friends and family are.
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For the past 11+ years, I’ve been working in traditional and digital advertising as a creative with a keen eye for social campaigns. From building a brand from scratch to shooting content for different digital platforms, I've honed my decision-making skills while under pressure, diversified my insights to the region, and expanded my creative thinking.
As an integrated art director and multidisciplinary designer, I believe that inspiration should come from anywhere, even if it has nothing to do with design. Random talks in the elevator, the extra 2 minutes in the shower, attending a friend’s underground gig, singing Drake to yourself, or creating meme's about millennial life - all experiences feed your creativity.
Being passionate and curious about the world helps me create unique and problem-solving designs for everyday business problems.
SPEAKS
Native English
Conversational Cantonese
Basic Mandarin
Expertise
TRADITIONAL / DIGITAL / SOCIAL
ART DIRECTION
“If you are not having fun, then you are not doing it right.”
Driving visual direction that keeps brands relevant, culturally aware, and visually distinctive. Leading creative concepts that push boundaries between design, storytelling, and user experience, while adapting seamlessly across platforms and markets.

Brand Direction / 360 Campaigns / Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration
CREATIVE MANAGEMENT
“Managing creative chaos and providing leadership that makes Mondays bearable.”
Providing strategic creative leadership that translates brand vision and strategy into cohesive, high-impact executions. Managing end-to-end creative processes across teams, platforms, and stakeholders—ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with business objectives. Bridging creativity and business strategy to deliver integrated brand experiences that scale, balancing bold, innovative ideas with measurable impact.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT / DIGITAL PLATFORMS / AD CAMPAIGNS
ADVERTISING
+ BRANDING
“Advertising is more than selling a product—it’s about building a community and lifestyle.”
Creating cohesive visual languages that enable brands to tell meaningful, engaging stories across all touchpoints. From print to social, developing campaigns that connect emotionally, build brand equity, and create moments that matter.

CONTENT / PRINT / EDITORIAL / DIGITAL / ILLUSTRATION / PACKAGING
DESIGN
“Design is not just making things look good—it’s creating with an idea.”
Delivering thoughtful, problem-solving design rooted in concept and strategy. Crafting visually strong, on-trend assets that elevate brands while remaining functional, consistent, and adaptable across platforms. Constantly learning and integrating AI tools to enhance creative outcomes and streamline design processes.

Experience
2024 - current
Forsman + Bodenfors (Previously BNG)
Advertising Agency
Creative Art Lead
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Dubai / UAE
2022 - current
Brand New Galaxy
Social Media Advertising Agency
Creative Lead / Sr Digital Art Director
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Dubai / UAE
2017 - 2022
Wunderman Thompson
Digital Advertising Agency
Art Director +Interactive Designer
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Dubai / UAE
2014 - 2017
Saatchi & Saatchi
Advertising Agency
Graphic Designer
-
Dubai / UAE
2014
Motivate Publishing
Publishing Company
Freelance Graphic Designer
-
Dubai / UAE
2014
East End Film Festival
+ Pretty Studios
Film Festival + Design Studio
Design Intern
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London / UK
FEATURED
MAD STARS
2025 Jury
INTERACTIVE
ADC Awards
2024 JURY
INTERACTIVE
Campaign Magazine
FACES TO WATCH 2020
CREATIVE
Campaign Magazine
FACES TO WATCH 2018
– DIGITAL & CREATIVE
Rank Top 6 / 2016
Similarly Different
Exhibition
Portland / Oregon USA / 2013
Awards
EFFIES
AWARD | Silver
CLIENT | NANA
CAMPAIGN | How Nana broke
the taboo around periods
AGENCY | Wunderman
YEAR | 2018
EFFIES SHORTLISTED
CLIENT | Lux/Unilever MENA
CAMPAIGN | Women are more
than you can see
AGENCY | Wunderman
CLIENT | Anchor
CAMPAIGN | Milk is Milk
AGENCY | Brand New Galaxy
CLIENT | Nana
CAMPAIGN | All for Fearless
AGENCY | Wunderman

Clients + Brands
IMKAN / Properties
Nakeel / Properties
K9 Friends / Dog Shelter
ALDER / Properties
Mai Dubai / Bottled Water
Emaar / Properties
Huawei / Tech Industry
Dubai Tourism / Tourism
Comp Delavie / Champaign Line
Dolce Gusto / Nestle coffee
Inflight Dubai / Indoor Skydive
CEER / Saudi EV
Canderel / confectionery
Zurich / Insurence
Unilever
LUX / Soap
Z
Sunsilk / Shampoo
RTA / DUBAI Transportation
Panadol / GSK
Al tyer Group / Fashion Retail
Magnum / Ice cream
NANA / Femme Care
Emirates Skywards / Airline
EMAAR / Properties
ANCHOR / Fonterra Products
Himalaya / BabyCare
GAP / Retail
Banana Republic / Retail
Lipton Tea / Food+Beverage
Al Oula Radio / Local Station
Bridgestone
Comfort / Fabric Softener
PONDS / Skin Care
Emirates Women / Editorial
SimplyLife / Bank
ADCB / Bank
Hienz
HSBC / Bank
Ferro Brands (Nutella)
Mashreq / Bank
Soundcore
ANKER
ACCOR
ANCHOR
OPPO
GEMS
MAX FASHION
MONOCHROME +1
Start in black and white. Add the one thing that changes everything.
Monochrome+1 is a design practice rooted in a simple test: if an idea can't hold up in black and white, no amount of color will save it. We build every brand from that foundation — stripped down, structural, unshakeable — before introducing a single intentional element: a color, a cultural nuance, a strategic twist. It's the discipline that makes the one thing that follows actually mean something.



