Chuck Anderson has been named creative director of design at Havas Worldwide Chicago. In this role, he will help set the design vision for the agency, infuse a sense of craft into client work, and mentor young design talent.
Anderson is a popular Chicago-based artist, designer, photographer and founder of NoPattern Studio, which he started in 2004 at the age of 18. He secured design projects for such clients as ESPN, Complex and Nylon. From there, his portfolio and client list expanded, resulting in vivid, colorful collaborations with brands such as Burton, Absolut, Nike, Google, Mountain Dew, McDonald’s, Microsoft, Target, Honda, Vans, GQ and Wall Street Journal.
Anderson will continue to create art as head of NoPattern Studio in addition to his role as creative director of design at Havas Chicago. “I have been fiercely independent for 11 years doing my own thing, but feel ready to take the leap into a team role,” said Anderson. “Whether it’s creating the first Windows 7 desktops and packaging for Microsoft or a Lebron James illustration for ESPN Magazine, my approach to creativity has always been about adding excitement in new places. I feel that same sense of creative energy at Havas. It’s like the stars have aligned and I’m really excited to collaborate with the teams and mentor young designers who are just learning the ropes.”
