A multi award-winning creative director, keynote speaker and lecturer with over two decades in the industry, specialising in creating immersive, meaningful stories
for global brands across digital, social and film.
GRAHAM MCDONNELL
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
APPLE
APPLE
©2025 LONDON, UK
A multi award-winning creative director, keynote speaker and lecturer with over two decades in the industry, specialising in creating immersive, meaningful storiesfor global brands across digital, social and film.
GRAHAM MCDONNELL
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
APPLE
APPLE
©2025 LONDON, UK
( INTRO )
Graham McDonnell / Creative Director at ,former VP of Brand and Creative for Time Magazineand founding member of the international creativestudio for The New York Times.
Creative Director at , former VP of Brand and Creative for TIME Magazine and founding member of the international creative studio for The New York Times.
At our company, we take pride in our expertise in crafting immersive experiences that not only beautifully blend the rich tapestry of diverse cultures but also incorporate the latest advancements in technology. This unique fusion allows us to create interactions that resonate deeply with users, leaving a lasting impression and fostering a genuine connection.
At our company, we take pride in our expertise in crafting immersive experiences that not only beautifully blend the rich tapestry of diverse cultures but also incorporate the latest advancements in technology. This unique fusion allows us to create interactions that resonate deeply with users, leaving a lasting impression and fostering a genuine connection.
CAREER &
Experience
Career Highlights
Over the past few years I have had the privilege of speaking alongside presidents, world leaders and industry heavyweights at creative events across the world, including Cannes Lions, Awwwards and Web Summit.
Apple
Creative Director
2023 - 2024
Apple
Creative Director
2023 - 2024
Time
VP of Brand and Creative
2020 - 2023
Time
VP of Brand and Creative
2020 - 2023
The New York Times
Creative Director
2015 - 2020
The New York Times
Creative Director
2015 - 2020
IPG Mediabrands
Creative Director
2012 - 2015
IPG Mediabrands
Creative Director
2012 - 2015
Agencies (various)
Creative Lead
2008 - 2012
Agencies (various)
Creative Lead
2008 - 2012
Freelance
Creative Lead
2002 - 2008
Freelance
Creative Lead
2002 - 2008
NOTABLE
Partners
Brands I've Worked With
After a decade working for various creative agencies and long stints at inhouse branded studios, I have been fortunate enough to work on some exciting projects for some cool clients over the years. Here are a selection of some of my favourites...
( INTRO )
Creative Director at , former VP of Brand and Creative for TIME Magazine and founding member of the international creative studio for The New York Times.
At our company, we take pride in our expertise in crafting immersive experiences that not only beautifully blend the rich tapestry of diverse cultures but also incorporate the latest advancements in technology. This unique fusion allows us to create interactions that resonate deeply with users, leaving a lasting impression and fostering a genuine connection.
CAREER &
Experience
Career Highlights
Over the past few years I have had the privilege of speaking alongside presidents, world leaders and industry heavyweights at creative events across the world, including Cannes Lions, Awwwards and Web Summit.
Apple
Creative Director
2023 - 2024
Time
VP of Brand and Creative
2020 - 2023
The New York Times
Creative Director
2015 - 2020
IPG Mediabrands
Creative Director
2012 - 2015
Agencies (various)
Creative Lead
2008 - 2012
Freelance
Creative Lead
2002 - 2008
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NOTABLE
Partners
Brands I've Worked With
After a decade working for various creative agencies and long stints at inhouse branded studios, I have been fortunate enough to work on some exciting projects for some cool clients over the years. Here are a selection of some of my favourites...
Concept cars are a chance for automotive companies to experiment with new technologies that might shape their line up in years to come. But for Audi, the collection of Sphere concepts are their vision of what transport as a whole could look like in the very near future.
CLIENT :
AUDI
COMPANY
TIME
YEAR :
2022
CONCEPTS
SPHERE
THE
THE
BRAND
BRAND
CREATIVE
CREATIVE
&
&
CLIENT :
TIME
COMPANY
TIME
YEAR :
2022
We only have one planet, and the way we treat it is irrevocably linked to everything and everyone on it. With that principle at heart, Allbirds works toward a more promising future and a more fulfilling present.
A VIEW
A VIEW
FROM
FROM
ABOVE
ABOVE
CLIENT :
ALLBIRDS
COMPANY
NYTIMES
YEAR :
2022
We only have one planet, and the way we treat it is irrevocably linked to everything and everyone on it. With that principle at heart, Allbirds works toward a more promising future and a more fulfilling present.
THE
THE
IDEA
IDEA
CLIENT :
VERIZON
COMPANY
NYTIMES
YEAR :
2022
VAULT
VAULT
We only have one planet, and the way we treat it is irrevocably linked to everything and everyone on it. With that principle at heart, Allbirds works toward a more promising future and a more fulfilling present.
WHAT IT
WHAT IT
TAKES
TAKES
TO BE
TO BE
HUMAN
HUMAN
We only have one planet, and the way we treat it is irrevocably linked to everything and everyone on it. With that principle at heart, Allbirds works toward a more promising future and a more fulfilling present.
CLIENT :
UBS
COMPANY
NYTIMES
YEAR :
2022
EVENTS &
Conferences
Events & Conferences
Over the past few years I have had the privilege of speaking alongside presidents, world leaders and industry heavyweights at creative events across the world, including Cannes Lions, Awwwards and Web Summit.
Press &
Interviews
Press & Interviews
Over the past few years I have had the privilege of speaking alongside presidents, world leaders and industry heavyweights at creative events across the world, including Cannes Lions, Awwwards and Web Summit.
DIGIDAY
INSIDE NYT'S BRITISH INVASION
↗
BREED
INTERVIEW WITH GRAHAM MCDONNELL
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THE VERGE
TIME LAUNCHES NFT COLLECTION
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ADOBE
BEST PRACTICES FOR STORYTELLING
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THE INDEPENDENT
TURNING CONTENT INTO ART
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THE DRUM
T BRAND STUDIO EXPANSION
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WORLD MEDIA GROUP
INTERVIEW WITH GRAHAM MCDONNELL
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FWA
INTERVIEW WITH GRAHAM MCDONNELL
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NAI
CREATE A LABYRINTH, NOT A MAZE
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INDUSTRY
Recognition
Awards and Honors
Over the past few years I have had the privilege of speaking alongside presidents, world leaders and industry heavyweights at creative events across the world, including Cannes Lions, Awwwards and Web Summit.
NOM: New Brand Identity
D&AD AWARDS
2025
NOM: Integrated Illustration
D&AD AWARDS
2025
Content Studio of the Year
Digiday
2024
SILVER - ART AND CULTURE
ANTHEM AWARDS
2024
Best in Design
Native Advertising Awards
2022
Best in Design
Native Advertising Awards
2019
Content Creator of the Year
World Media Awards
2018
Content Creator of the Year
M&M AWARDS
2018
Most Creative Campaign
Native Advertising Awards
2017
Best in Financial Services
Digiday
2017
Marketer of the Year
ADAGE
2017
Agency of the Year
Native Advertising Awards
2016
Hottest in Native Advertising
ad week
2016
Best in Native Advertising
omma awards
2016
Best in Content Marketing
omma awards
2016
Hottest in Native Advertising
Adweek
2015
EVENTS &
Conferences
Events & Conferences
Over the past few years I have had the privilege of speaking alongside presidents, world leaders and industry heavyweights at creative events across the world, including Cannes Lions, Awwwards and Web Summit.
Websummit
Rio De janiero
2023
NAI DAYS
Copenhagen
2022
Dibi
Edinburgh
2022
no-code conf
remote
2021
smashingMag
Remote
2020
awwwards
new york
2019
cannes lion edit
ecuador
2019
collision
toronto
2019
kikk festival
belgium
2018
FItc
toronto
2017
web expo
prague
2017
webit
new dehli
2016
digiday summit
bologna
2016
Running an Event?
Press &
Interviews
Press & Interviews
Over the past few years I have had the privilege of speaking alongside presidents, world leaders and industry heavyweights at creative events across the world, including Cannes Lions, Awwwards and Web Summit.
DIGIDAY
INSIDE NYT'S BRITISH INVASION
↗
BREED
INTERVIEW WITH GRAHAM MCDONNELL
↗
THE VERGE
TIME LAUNCHES NFT COLLECTION
↗
ADOBE
BEST PRACTICES FOR STORYTELLING
↗
THE INDEPENDENT
TURNING CONTENT INTO ART
↗
THE DRUM
T BRAND STUDIO EXPANSION
↗
WORLD MEDIA GROUP
INTERVIEW WITH GRAHAM MCDONNELL
↗
FWA
INTERVIEW WITH GRAHAM MCDONNELL
↗
NAI
CREATE A LABYRINTH, NOT A MAZE
↗
Wanna Chat?
INDUSTRY
Recognition
Awards and Honors
Over the past few years I have had the privilege of speaking alongside presidents, world leaders and industry heavyweights at creative events across the world, including Cannes Lions, Awwwards and Web Summit.
NOM: New Brand Identity
D&AD AWARDS
2025
NOM: Integrated Illustration
D&AD AWARDS
2025
Content Studio of the Year
Digiday
2024
SILVER - ART AND CULTURE
ANTHEM AWARDS
2024
Best in Design
Native Advertising Awards
2022
Best in Design
Native Advertising Awards
2019
Content Creator of the Year
World Media Awards
2018
Content Creator of the Year
M&M AWARDS
2018
Most Creative Campaign
Native Advertising Awards
2017
Best in Financial Services
Digiday
2017
Marketer of the Year
ADAGE
2017
Agency of the Year
Native Advertising Awards
2016
Hottest in Native Advertising
ad week
2016
Best in Native Advertising
omma awards
2016
Best in Content Marketing
omma awards
2016
Hottest in Native Advertising
Adweek
2015