"I'm driven by the belief that the next piece of work is the best thing I'll ever do."
For the last eight years, Dan has developed and led the brand strategy offer at NB, an award-winning design studio with high standards, creative courage and a playful streak. His impact has made strategy a seamless part of everything the agency does. Now, Dan is independent and available for hire to take on new projects that need strategy, ideas or writing support – and preferably all three!
Recognition
Dan’s versatility is reflected in gold awards for TV, Radio, Websites, Branding and Direct Marketing. His work has also won D&AD awards in Writing for Design, Digital Installations, Integrated Graphics and New Branding Schemes.
Judging
2006 D&AD Global Awards
2007 D&AD Student Awards
2013 The Drum Design Awards
2018 Brand Impact Awards — Design
2023 Brand Impact Awards — Strategy
Speaking
Leeds University: With an apple I will astonish Paris
COI conference: Writing the BBC’s narrative
More Partnership: How to start a movement
Virgin Atlantic: Red Hot Talks
Future London Academy: Work is play
University of Augsberg: A very British workshop
Currently
Working with young entrepreneurial businesses. For instance, introducing deep science investors to the potential of a new nano super-material. Also, helping to launch the knowledge tools to grow a sustainable, efficient and fair food supply chain.
