Alan Crowne
At A Glance
| Job Title | Art Director |
| Industry | Design & Creative, Advertising, Digital Media |
| Profession | View More Creative & Art Director |
| Expertise | Design & Creative |
| Level | Senior Staff |
| Profession | Graphic Designer |
| Expertise | Branding |
| Level | Senior Staff |
| Profession | Illustrator |
| Expertise | Drawing |
| Level | Senior Staff |
| Availability | Looking for Work |
| Location | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Will relocate | Yes |
| Residency / Visa | Australia / New Zealand |
My Loop
About Me
Originally from Northern Ireland and based in Belfast, Alan studied and gained his first years of experience as a designer and multimedia artist working with a number of studios, artists and clients on a wide range of projects involving branding, graphic design, motion graphics, audio-visual installation and performance, digital and web design.
Feeling the need to explore the world and find a new challenge, he then made the move overseas and is now based in Australia where he has worked for the last 7 years as a Senior Art Director, dealing with a large number of high profile Australian clients and various boutique projects.
Alan is passionate about his work and the challenge every new brief brings. He loves the creative process and collaborating with other like-minded people to find unique and innovative solutions to his clients needs.
He has received a number of advertising and design awards and has been included in a range of publications and blog’s including Desktop Magazine, Adnews, B&T magazine and Best Ads On TV.
With a knowledge base that covers a wide range of disciplines including Art Direction, Design, Web design, Animation, 3D design and Illustration, he has gained significant experience to deal with any type of problem and has the skills to produce highly crafted, award winning-work.
Education
University Of Ulster
MA, Applied Arts: 2001 - 2003
University Of Ulster
BAHons, Visual Communications: 1998 - 2000
BIFHE
HND, Design Communication: 1996 - 1988
Honours and Awards
2011: BADC Awards - Silver - Non-Tranditional
2011: BADC Awards - Silver - Transit Media
2011: BADC Awards - Bronze - Ambient
2011: BADC Awards - Bronze - Web design
2011: BADC Awards - Bronze - Direct Mail
2011: BADC Awards - Bronze - Brochure design
2011: Eiffie Awards - Gold - Brand: BOQ
2011: Best Ads On TV - Top 6 for Outdoor
2011: Published - Desktop Magazine - Corporate Identity Pack
2010: BAD - Bronze Award - Corporate Identity Pack
2009: BAD - Silver Award - Web design
2009: BAD - Silver Award - Corporate Identity
2009: BAD - Bronze Award - Direct Mail
2008: Best Ads On TV - Best Print - Press
2008: Published - 'AdNews' Magazine - Press
2008: Published - 'AdNews' Magazine - Campaign
2007: BAD - Bronze Award - Press
2007: BAD - Bronze Award - Poster
2007: Published - 'Creative' Magazine - Poster
2007: Published - 'B&T' Magazine - Ambient
2007: Published - 'B&T' Magazine - Ambient
2006: BAD - Bronze Award - Brochure Design
Published
2011: Desktop Magazine - Finalist: Create Awards
2011: Desktop Magazine - Jesse Smith Photographer Stationery Pack
2008: AdNews Magazine - Press - NRMA Insurance Supporter Press
2008: AdNews Magazine - NRMA Insurance Carbonators Campaign
2007: Creative Magazine - Poster for Brisbane Writers Festival
2007: B&T Magazine - Ambient - NRMA Insurance Giant Hailstone
2007: B&T Magazine - Ambient - NRMA Insurance Ekka Stunt
Blogs/Websites
Best Ads on TV
Desktop Mag
Ads Of The World
I Believe In Advertising
Advert To Log
Coloribus
Neaorama
B For Bel
Trendhunter
The Creative Bazaar
Portfolio 20 Items
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Harajuku Gyoza
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Harajuku Gyoza is a new restaurant recently opened in Brisbane, Australia. The theme is inspired by Japanese gyoza restaurants found in Tokyo and Harajuku street culture. Being a relatively new…
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Sunburn Fail
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Sunburn Fail
How do you convince a bunch of 17-25 year olds to protect themselves from the sun? It's a long running problem and a difficult group to talk to.… -
Griffith University - Know more. Do more.
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The top end of the University market in south east Queensland is hotly contested by The University of Queensland, QUT and Griffith University.
The University of Queensland enjoys firmly established… -
Griffith University - Trojan Suitcase
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To promote Griffith University's award-winning international reputation where it counts, suitcases were turned into mobile billboards, which were then given to Griffith's international students and traveling faculty. The result was…
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Bank of Queensland Foreign Exchange and Trade Ambient
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For small to medium business owners, navigating the world of international trade and foreign exchange can be difficult and costly. This stunt allowed local BOQ branches in Queensland, New South…
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QV & The Myer Centre: Be in the now, 2011
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A campaign developed for QV and The Myer Centre which ran in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. The concept is a reflection of the lifestyle associated with people who work and…
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Griffith University - Criminology Brochure Pack
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The brief was to update Griffith University’s A4 Criminology and Criminal Justice brochure. The purpose of the update was to make the brochure relevant to school leavers and to present…
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Self Promotion: Paper models
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A paper model piece created for my personal website and a bit of all round fun in the process.
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Queensland Government - Toward Q2
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A campaign developed for the Queensland Government to promote and highlight a number of key initiatives for the development and prosperity of Queensland communities, families and children.
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Stop Flooding My Record Collection Exhibition Piece
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A piece created for the 'Stop Flooding My Record Collection' exhibition which took place in Brisbane and Melbourne to raise funds for the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal. A group of…
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Merida - Brand Press
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A campaign developed for Merida bikes that brings to life the brands German roots. Merida wanted to show that their bikes are German engineered and therefore extremely well made and…
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Jesse Smith Photographer - Branding
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Brisbane based Photographer Jesse Smith needed a rebrand that was quirky, individual and reflected his love of 50’s style, typography and hand-made objects. As a photographer working in advertising it…
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NRMA Insurance - Unworry
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Unworry was a new brand campaign for NRMA Insurance which brought a fresh approach of optimism to a normally negative industry. While their competitors chose to focus on what could…
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Myer Centre - Be in the now
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A campaign developed for The Myer Centre which ran both in Brisbane and Adelaide. The concept is a reflection of the lifestyle associated with people who work and live in…
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Tafe Made - Website
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Tademade.com.au is an engaging visual directory, and an interesting take on a straightforward brief: promote the diversity of TAFE courses.
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NRMA Insurance - Giant Hailstone
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If you know Queensland, Australia then you'll know the diverse and extreme nature the weather can take during storm season. NRMA Insurance wanted to make people aware of the dangers…
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Kromatic - EP Illustrations
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A set of 3D illustrations created for Edinburgh-based electronica act 'Kromatic' as part of their 'Flying Toads' EP download pack via Black Lantern Records.
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The Courier-Mail - Have a View Everyday
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Brand campaign developed for Queensland based Newspaper, The Courier-Mail. The idea was to illustrate the thought that we all have an opinion on the events that happen around us and… -
Griffith University - ICT: Create What's Next
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A campaign developed for Griffith University - ICT department (Information and Communication Technology). Undergraduate enrolment numbers where low due to many students chosing QUT (Queensland University of Technology) as their…
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Brisbane Writers Festival - The Stories Are In Town
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A set of posters created for the Brisbane Writers Festival. Instead of focusing on the authors the idea was to take famous literary characters and place them in Brisbane locations.…
