Oct
05
Quit Smoking
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: Adsyndicate Services, Manipal, Karnataka, India
Art Director: Vinay Saya
Copywriter: Siddarth Basavaraj
Additional Credit: Sanjay V K
Oct
04
Be proud
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: TBWA/Egypt Creative Director: Bassem Sabry Art Director: Yamen Emad Copywriter: Rami Nassar Computer Graphics: Leap Studios Via [AdsOfTheWorld]
Oct
03
Bajaj Mini CFLs from Touchstone, Mumbai
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: Touchstone Advertising, Mumbai, India
Creative Director: Adi Upadhyay
Art Directors: Adi Upadhyay, Salil Dandekar, Kailash Chaudhari
Copywriter: Adi Upadhyay
Illustrator: Deepak Khapare
Photographer: Vishal Bhosle
Sep
29
Casper Mosquito Repellents by Ogilvy Mumbai
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, Mumbai, India
Chief Creative Officers: Abhijit Avasthi, Rajiv Rao
Executive Creative Director: Zenobia Pithawalla
Creative Director: Mihir Chanchani
Art Director: Jitendra Patel
Copywriter: Arshad Shaikh
Illustrator: Jitendra Patel
Sep
26
Chipsy jumbo
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: Advantage Marketing & Advertising, Cairo Via [mediaME.com]
Sep
26
Crosswords Book store by Ogilvy Mumbai
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, Mumbai, India
Chief Creative Officers: Abhijit Avasthi, Rajiv Rao
Executive Creative Director: Zenobia Pithawalla
Creative Director: Mihir Chanchani
Art Director: Jitendra Patel
Copywriter: Arshad Shaikh
Photographer: Avadhut Hembade
Retouching: Jitendra Patel
Sep
21
Yamaha by ADK Fortuna
Posted in: UncategorizedOpen your Heart to the touring spirit with Yamaha Fazer.
Advertising Agency: ADK Fortune Communication, Gorgaon, India
Creative Directors: Rahul Katiyar, Tamana Virmani, Karimuddin Khan
Art Directors: Karimuddin Khan, Rahul Katiyar
Copywriter: Rahul Katiyar
Additional credits: Yatendra Johri
Sep
19
Books Talk by Publicis
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: Publicis, Mumbai, India
Chief Creative Officer: Ashish Khazanchi
Executive Creative Director: Vivek Rao
Art Director: Anant M Singarwadi
Copywriter: Sivaram Subramaniam
Client Team Director: Jayashree Mantri Easwaran
Photographer: Atul Patil, Shiva / Rentacam
Illustrator: Ramesh Nannware
Account team: Rohil Paralkar
Sep
17
Shirin Johari : Interview
Posted in: Uncategorized
I love the sea. It calms me. And I am often in need of calming – seeing as I go about for the most part of my life, excited, dramatic and impusive. I am a seeker. Whether it is a spiritual quest or one to find the perfect balance between science and design, I am always asking questions. On a separate note, my friends also say I am a space cadet.
I work as an Associate Creative Director with DDB Mudra.
Why are you into Advertising?
It seems to be the only place where there’s freedom to come up with almost any idea across any medium and watch it come to life while it solves a problem, makes something easier to do, changes perception, enlightens or just entertains.
Did you attend school for fine art or design or Communications?
I didn’t go to art school, but I’ve always been inclined towards design, art and creating things since I was in school. After two years of science, I studied BMM (bachelor of mass media), explored cinematography for a year and then felt at home once I started working in the creative department in advertising. I’d say my school was training in JWT for a few months and then my time in Ogilvy. There’s so much to learn that I’d say I’m still in school.
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Sep
13
Sharek
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: Mass Advertising Company, Yemen Photographer: Ali Afaq Copywriter: Malik Alsharabi Creative / Illustrator: Hisham Alsorori Creative Director: Ali Alsharabi
Sep
12
Zicom Bank Locker by Rickshaw
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: Rickshaw, India
Creative Directors: Suhas Parab, Shormistha Mukherjee
Art Director: Ratheesh.p
Copywriter: Raman Iyer
Illustrator: Nikesh P.K
Sep
07
Tata Motors 24×7 On Road Assistance: Stained Fingers
Posted in: UncategorizedDon’t get your hands dirty.
Advertising Agency: Draftfcb+Ulka, Mumbai, India
National Creative Director: Ks Chakravarthy
Creative Director: Kartik Smetacek
Art Directors: Devendra Mankame, Devendra Mankame
Copywriter: Devendra Mankame
Post Production: Cocktail art
Sep
07
Parit by RK Swamy BBDO
Posted in: UncategorizedRemoves heat from Sheesh Kebabs.
And acidity from stomach.
Advertising Agency: R K Swamy BBDO, Mumbai, India
Creative: Jairaj Benerjee
Art Director: Rajeshwar Rajoji
Copywriter: Devangi Nakar
Graphic Designer: Rupesh Kate
Sep
05
Traffic Police Mumbai: Falling Hoarding
Posted in: UncategorizedSeat belts save.
Advertising Agency: Draftfcb+Ulka, Mumbai, India
National Creative Director: Ks Chakravarthy
Creative Director: Kartik Smetacek
Art Director: Sandeep Urane
Copywriters: Ashish Thakur, Ishrath Nawaz
Associate Creative Director / Art Director: Devendra Mankame
Photographer: Rajdatta Ranade
Sep
03
Abhijit Kalan : Illustrator
Posted in: Uncategorized
Abhijit Kalan is known to most as ‘Kawla’ (or crow). One fine day he started drawing a crow. He hasn’t stopped yet. The count till date is 134. Currently he’s working as an Art Director in Rediffusion Y&R.
Why are you an Illustrator?
I don’t know. I majored in photography and grew up envying illustrators. I still don’t think of myself as an illustrator. I simply doodle and luckily they seem to work.
Did you attend school for fine art or design?
I’m a BFA in photography from Sir JJ Institute of Applied Art.
You have a distinct style of illustration. How long did it take you to develop your style?
It didn’t take me long to develop it. It just took me some time to realise that I have developed what seems to be a distinct style.
Were there any particular role models for you when you grew up?
Several. Though as far illustration is concerned I would name Mr. Kulkarni, my professor at JJ.
Who was the most influential personality on your career in Illustrations?
Sameer Kulkarni, my classmate, who is an illustrator.
What made you decide to become a freelance illustrator? When did you start freelancing? Do you illustrate for advertising?
I don’t really freelance. I’ve been doing it for fun. People who have observed my work sometimes approach me for a project. I just did an illustration for a campaign I’m working on.
Are many advertising agencies getting illustrations made these days? Do you work more with agencies or publishers?
I work for friends. For fun, not money. I have done illustrations just for my agency.
Was there any time when you wanted to quit Illustrations?
Illustration comes as naturally to me as breathing. You don’t quit breathing.
Have you considered turning your illustrations into toys?
I have considered turning my illustrations into many things. Toys are just one part of the plan
Any other Indian Illustrators who you admire?
Dileep Khomane, Archan Nair and many more
Do you have any favorite fellow illustrators or resources relating to your fields?
Sameer Kulkarni, Neha Karira.
You have such a wide experience as a top working professional. What advice do you have for aspiring creative professionals? Would you advise them to take on Illustration as a career option? Is it paying well enough?
All I wish to say is, illustrate for fulfilment. Money will follow.
Who would you like to take out for dinner?
Not a fellow illustrator for sure.
What’s on your iPod?
Besides music, 40 GB of movies.
Mac or PC?
Mac
Sep
01
Fevi Kwik by Ogilvy
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, Mumbai, India
Chief Creative Officers: Abhijit Avasthi, Rajiv Rao
Creative Directors: Sameer Sojwal, Amitabh Agnihotri
Art Director: Shankar Kamble
Copywriter: Nandkishor Prabhukelusakar
Aug
29
Digene by Draft FCB Ulka
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: Draft FCB Ulka, India
Creative Director: Sanjay Sharma
Art Director: Ramesh Sain
Copywriter: Varun Popli
Aug
27
Sajesh Pudussery : Interview
Posted in: Uncategorized
Sajesh Pudussery is an Art Director who started his career with Y&R, Dubai.
He currently works with FP7, Dubai.
I am from Kerala, where I did my schooling and then went to School of Arts, Thalassery (Kerala).
I love ideas, food and my wife. A lot.
Why are you into Advertising?
I’ve always loved art, beauty and scribbling.
I was doing textile design before joining Idiom in Bangalore as a graphic designer. They say the grass is always greener on the other side, but sometimes it really is greener on other side.
Soon after, I moved to Dubai and started my career as an Art Director at Y&R.
Did you attend school for fine art or design or Communications?
I went to School of Arts, Thalassery.
There were 200 people in the class.
Tell us about your recent campaign?
It’s the ‘Heroes Wanted’ campaign for the Lebanese Red Cross, featuring two red tapes forming the Red Cross logo to bring together the victims and the Red Cross personnel. All credit goes to my copy partner William Mathovani without who this ad would have never happened. It picked up two Silvers at the 2012 Dubai Lynx. Fingers crossed for Cannes.
Were there any particular role models for you when you grew up?
My parents. They are the most honest, hard working people I’ve ever known in my life.
Who was the most influential personality on your career in Advertising?
Shahir Zag, Komal Bedi Sohal and Kalpesh Patankar. Everything I have learned, I learned from them. They were and still are a source of huge inspiration. To add to that list now is Fadi Yaish. I’ve seen a lot of FP7’s work from outside. And now working with the man himself is an amazing experience.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
Books, internet and life. Ideas can come from anywhere.
Tell us something about the Y&R environment.
Y&R is probably one of the best places to learn and get inspired.
They have one of the strongest creative departments in Dubai and the whole region. And an incredibly supportive management headed by Nadine Ghossoub.
Tell us about your 1st wbrief as an art director in the field of advertising.
My first ad released was for Gulf News. It was for their one-year anniversary
and was quite a simple ad. Nothing beats the joy of seeing your work getting released.
Do you think brands who’s advertising wins awards, do well in the market?
Obviously. Just look at Adidas, Harvey Nichols, Volkswagen etc. For more details, read ‘The Business Case for Creative Bravery’ by James Hurman.
What advice do you have for aspiring creative professionals?
Check your ego at the door.
Be open to criticism.
Slog when you have to.
Don’t get involved in politics.
Who would you like to take out for dinner?
My wife. It’s been a long time since I went home early.
What’s on your iPod?
16GB of my life.
Mac or PC?
Definitely Mac.
Aug
24
Yamaha by ADK, Gurgaon
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: ADK Fortune Communication Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, India
Creative Directors: Rahul Katiyar, Tamana Virmani, Karimuddin Khan
Art Directors: Karimuddin Khan, Rahul Katiyar
Copywriter: Rahul Katiyar
Illustrator: Karimuddin Khan
Additional credit: Yatendra Johri
Aug
22
Nirlife Oneuse Disposable Syringes by DDB Mudra
Posted in: UncategorizedAdvertising Agency: DDB, India
Creative Director: Ravinder Siwach
Copywriter: Ravinder Siwach
Photographer: Mukul Raut
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