D&AD Student Awards Seminar
1.00pm
After gaining his degree in Newcastle Richard’s career began with an 8yr stint in London. After working at places such as Conran and Michael Peters, he moved to Williams and Phoa where he was promoted to director in 1990. In 1993, Richard moved back North to The Chase, becoming a director in 1995, before joining Elmwood as creative director in 2001. His clients have included Nike, The Royal Mail, the BBC, the Chelsea Flower Show, Canary Wharf, The Design Council and a hairdresser in Rochdale! His many accolades include D&AD, Design Week, New York Festival, International Design Effectiveness, National Graphic, Clio, Roses, New York Art directors and Epica awards. He has been a D&AD judge three times, lectured at various colleges and has recently returned from 18 months in Australia setting up Elmwood’s Melbourne office. When he’s not at work, Richard loves being with his kids, travel, both watching and playing football and just generally being outside.
