📸 BY THE LEGEND : GRAHAM TOLBERT
Throughout my career, I’ve developed brand identities, campaigns, and experiences for a wide range of clients—from global icons like Nike, Apple, Adidas, and Red Bull to cultural disruptive sports clubs like the Minnesota Twins and Houston Texans. I believe the best ideas come from empathy, curiosity, vulnerability, and a strong point of view that’s left of center. And ultimately, that quality design can shift perception and spark lasting connections.
I studied at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and have held Director roles at agencies including Fallon, Carmichael Lynch, mono and Target Creative. I’m as energized in the rigor of concepting as I am in fine-tuning final execution. And while I do find joy in leading teams and shaping brand strategy, I’m a maker. I believe that great leadership is being in the creative mud with your team, that’s how real bonds are built, and the best work comes to fruition.
Above all, I care deeply about the work, the people behind it, and the audiences we’re trying to reach. I know that what we do as creatives shapes culture and more importantly how people see themselves and each other. Whether I’m launching something new or evolving something established, I’m always looking for ways to bring more meaning, clarity, and originality to the brands (and people behind them) that trust in me.
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Cannes Lions
Clio Awards
Art Directors Club
One Show
One Club
Type Directors Club
Communication Arts
Adfed
London International Awards
ADDY’s
JUDGING
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London International Awards
Art Directors Club
Communication Arts
AICP
Select Clients
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Apple, Adidas, Nike, Target, Red Bull, ESPN, NBC, MSNBC, Wilson, Roger Federer, Riot Games, Arby’s, Fanatics, Woodford Reserve, Fallon NY, Subaru Motorsports, Subaru USA, Jack Links, Wolf Spirit Distillery, Pentagram, ChapterSF, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Twins, Houston Texans, Maker’s Mark, Phillips Distilling, Nike Bauer, Boom Chicka Pop, 3M, The Ringer, King Blue, Hoopism, K1X, Grantland, Partyland, Loyola Marymount University.