Hear from The People
Tisha Woods
Design Program Manager
Adrian and I started 2022 as design mentor and design mentee, but our professional relationship evolved into a creative partnership on a months-long project. I am forever grateful for his mentorship. He is the dream mentor - supportive, engaged, knowledgable, generous, and responsive. He helped me understand and believe that there is a place for my creativity and skills in the design world, and he would regularly check in, give feedback, and give me real-world opportunities to flex my design muscles. If he had a resource, he’d share it. If he knew someone who could answer my question, he’d connect us. One thing I especially appreciate about our collaborations is, he’s shown me how to approach work with authenticity and pride and how to include them in the work. In short, A.d. is the ultimate creative partner, lead, director, and mentor.
Nicole Zizila
Creative director / Writer / Creator
As a creative leader and mentor, A.d. did an exceptional job of shepherding young, green creatives and helping them hone their skills. He opened up their minds to so much. For example, how when ideas are born from rock-solid strategy they can survive even the toughest client critique. Or how when your passion and heart is reflected in the work you do others can feel it too. Or how the theater of presentation has the magical ability to draw in an audience and transform them into allies. A.d. freely and openly shared so much of what makes him a great creative with those around him. He was a wonderful creative colleague, collaborator and friend, and I am so thankful for the time we had to work together.
Oh, and one more thing. For what it’s worth, he has impeccable taste in eyewear.
Cody Butcher
Product Design Lead
In my time working with Adrian he was more than just a manager: he was a mentor and an inspiration. It was through Adrian’s guidance and leadership that I became a more confident storyteller and human-centered designer. With Adrian’s guidance, I facilitated my first Design Thinking workshop and was trusted to present to senior clients. I now confidently do both every day. I’m so thankful our paths crossed at IBM.
Christian Pollock
Creative Director | TV & Film Director
During my time at Uniworld Group Adrian wasn't just a fantastic friend and creative colleague, but a killer mentor. His ideas, creativity were always helpful and inspiring. Even after leaving that creative role his guidance continued always pushing my work forward something that i've always truly appreciated from him.