ART Director & Ad Nerd at Folk Wunderman Thompson Dublin, with a thirst for creative and a passion for sneakers. (Can also do a great shaggy impression)

I enjoy creating work that has purpose, prompts action or is simply clever and think that the work I create says something about my own character. I try my best to push boundaries and create something new, that has not been seen before. It is important for me that what I create stands out both visually and conceptually. When I put an ad into the world I want it to leave a mark on people. Make them laugh or cry or sometimes both at the same time. I aim to make people feel something and to create a conversation around a product or topic.

I am driven, full of energy and passionate about the industry and the work. As my career progresses I hope to create more impactful stand out advertising and simple work that sparks cultural change.

I believe it pays off creatively - to stand out, to care too much and to go against the grain. That’s the type of character I am.

Clients I have worked on include The National Lottery, Eir, Vodafone, Lucozade, An Post, Irish Life, Irish Cancer Society, Dublin City Council, Medisec, Mazda, Safefood, The Marie Keating Foundation & Hickeys Pharmacy,

Awards & Recognition

• Adage - editors pick - Listen to your lungs

• Cannes Young Lions Finalist 2017 -Film

• The Drum - Is advertising important?

• Cannes Young Lions Finalist 2018 -Film

• Best OOH voted by Genevieve Hoey, (Group Executive Creative Director at R/GA)

• Directory magazine - Innovations in Communications

• Cannes Young Lions Finalist 2019 -Film

• 2019 ICAD - Greenhorn (Highly Commended)

• Charity Excellence Award Big Impact 2019

• Cannes Grey Lions competition founder 2019

• The Irish Times Featured - Cannes Grey Lions Competition

• Cannes Young Lions Finalist 2020 -Film
  Being a finalist 4 times is basically as good as winning right?

• The Drum - Still here

• Eurobest Young Creatives Competition - Silver

Contact : deanryancreative@gmail.com