NEW RECRUITS HAVE DESIGNS ON THE POND

The Pond has bolstered its design representation with the addition of three new self employed designers: Vanessa-Gaye Schiff, Glenn Chapman and Stephen Richardson.

All three come from interesting international backgrounds.

Schiff is a South African designer with a strong expertise in retouching. Chapman spent six years in London, at M&C Saatchi and TBWA, where he worked on brands such as British Airways, PlayStation and The Festival of London. And Richardson was previously based in Tokyo and New York.

Pond representive, Leighton Howl reckons since they all offer unique skills on top of their graphics work and, given the shortage of designers with international experience, they’ll all do well.

“The agencies we’re dealing with now are more interested in designers with a bit of substance about them…designers who are creative not just from 9 till 5 but outside of work too. Because often our (clients) can make use of these broader skills directly on their own clients briefs.”

“Vanessa-Gaye’s had a book published through Random House UK, In the Forest Fey while Stephen has run his own fashion store with his own design range. His designs featured not long ago in both Wallpaper and Sportswear International along with recent illustrations in local Metro Magazine.

To check out their portfolios go to www.thepond.co.nz or for booking and availability enquiries call Clinton on +649  373 3791.