DAVE ASKWITH
My first poster was for the Official Monster Raving Loony Party while I was at Watford College.
I was persuaded to run as a candidate in the 1992 Election. I got a creditable 236 votes. Only around 25,000 short of getting elected.
With my career in politics having been cut short, I continued with advertising.
I joined Saatchi & Saatchi in late 1992, where I went on to produce work for many brands including The NSPCC, Museum in Docklands, Gun Control Network, The Army, The MS Society, XFM and Club 18-30. I was Creative Director for Dr Marten's, Comet and Iams.
I also had a book published in 2005 called 'Signs of Life', which featured daft signs and stickers that I had put up all over the country.
Since 2009 I have worked as a freelance creative for a number of agencies including Wieden & Kennedy (London and Amsterdam), DDB, WCRS, BBH, Fold 7, VCCP and McCann Ericsson.
I also provide artwork and installations for shows when I can, most recently at the Glastonbury Festival 2019.
ROB PORTEOUS
I’ve been creating for over twenty years at large and small agencies on huge and tiny budgets.
From London, to Amsterdam, to Sydney and Manchester, I believe the idea is to have an idea and then have an idea what to do with it.
I’ve been recognised for creativity as well as for effectiveness and have been known for getting my hands dirty on brands such as Ariel, Colgate, Somersby, Carlsberg, The NSPCC, Kia, Comet and Dr. Marten’s.
I thrive on the opportunity to conjure up ‘that big idea’ and then express it in a multitude of different media.
However, I also find equal satisfaction in nurturing the talents of younger creative minds and that special feeling you get when a client listens, understands and enthusiastically joins you on a journey of extraordinary creativity.
So, be it a piece of film, an activation or even a sellable product, the thought of being a part of great ideas is something that makes me want to jump out of bed every morning.