Dan’s 2015 blog posts
Here’s a link to a recent article I wrote for Fast Company, on why design needs to be great. Because if not, we’re going to know it as soon as it’s launched. Advertising is no longer just about advertising. Unlike the past, consumers now control the media. And we’re all paying attention. The Product is the Message.Continue reading
Thanks Deborah Stone and ArtsHub for including me in the 10 Designers article! Ten designers who are changing the world I’m in great company, including: Leah Heiss: Making jewellery that saves lives: John Bielenberg: Designing communities David Webster: Helping people walk again Kelo Kebu: Visualising history David Berman: Improving access for the blind Adrian Paterson:...Continue reading
I was thrilled to have served as jury president last month in the newly-formed Product Design category at Cannes Lions. First I need to thank the jury members, who were absolutely great to work and hang out with: Defne Koz, (Italy/USA), Gen Suzuki (Japan ), Jonas Pettersson (Sweden), Leonardo Massarelli (Brazil), Priscilla Shunmugam (Singapore), Ruth Berktold (Germany), Samuel Wilkinson (UK) and Tobias van...Continue reading
Happy to be on the jury for D&AD in London, at The Old Truman Brewery in east London, April 19 – 23. More info here about the events taking place: D&AD Judging Week.
On April 18 I’ll be speaking at the Bangladesh Brand Forum’s Rethinking Marketing seminar in Dhaka. From the BBF site: “2015 is a critical year for Bangladesh. On the one hand, the year, unfortunately, started with major political conflict which is still affecting businesses and their projected growth. On the other hand, philosophy of marketing...Continue reading