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.”
Object & Animal Signs Director Alana O’Herlihy To Its Global Roster
Object & Animal has added multidisciplinary artist, photographer and director Alana O’Herlihy to its roster for exclusive worldwide representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. This marks the first production house representation for O’Herlihy. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of visual artistry, from directing films and music videos to creating photographic stills. Known for a unique blend of analog and digital mediums, O’Herlihy’s work includes leading brands and top-tier magazines, where her vision consistently sparks conversation and brings heightened visibility to her subjects. Her glamorous, campy style pushes the boundaries of conventional artistry. Among her notable directorial credits is the Miley Cyrus music video “Prisoner” featuring Dua Lipa. “Alana’s ability to seamlessly merge old mediums with cutting-edge processes is a testament to her boundless creativity,” said Emi Stewart, executive producer at Object & Animal. “Her work challenges conventions while celebrating the visual grandeur of both past and present.” Object & Animal maintains offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Read More