Gareth is a Welsh Design Director living in Amsterdam. Creating brand & digital experiences for small companies with big ideas.
For over 15 years I have practiced graphic and web design, set art direction, written short films and spectacularly failed at game design. I’m proudly multidisciplinary. Obsessed with learning about new creative disciplines and the infinite possibilities when bringing them together.
I’ve lead talented design teams across Europe and the US to create experiences with globally renowned brands.
I've also mentored in initiatives which empower young creatives such as AKQA's Future Academy, D&AD New Blood Academy and Future Lions.
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Clients
Career
2021 — Present
Design Leader
Independent
Global
2018 — 2021
Creative Director
AKQA
Amsterdam
2017 — 2018
Senior Art Director
AKQA
Amsterdam
2015 — 2017
Art Director
AKQA
Gothenburg + London
2014 — 2015
Senior Designer
AKQA
London
2011 — 2014
Designer
2018 — 2021
Manchester
2010 — 2010
Designer
2018 — 2021
Manchester
Recognition
2022
Webby: Silver in Best Visual Design
2022
Webby: Silver in Connected Products & Wearables
2021
7 projects selected for the AKQA 10 Year Book
2019
Spin Awards – Best E-com
2018
AKQA Journal
2017
D&AD New Blood Mentor
2017
AKQA Journal
2017
AKQA Journal
2016
The Dots – Master Class
2015
The Atlantic
2013
MMU Digital Innovation
2012
The Atlantic
2012
Vimeo Staff Pick
2012
Computer Arts – 5 page feature
2011
Computer Arts
2010
WIRED
2010
Awwwards Site of the Day