I'm Augustine Nwanya. Most people call me Gus…

I'm Augustine Nwanya. Most people call me Gus…

I'm Augustine Nwanya. Most people call me Gus…

…and yeah thats me up in a tree.

Creative director and designer with over 15+ years experience

Creative director and designer with over 15+ years experience

Creative director and designer with over 15+ years experience

Although tree climbing is not one of my passions, over the years I have gained and mastered many creative passions, which I've been fortunate to put to good use.


Having a curious nature means I explore beyond my immediate field, architecture, science, music, street culture etc. These seemingly unrelated interests become unexpected sources of inspiration.

Being genuinely curious about emerging technologies, cultural shifts, or new materials, allows me to discover creative solutions that aid and moves businesses forward.

Brands I've worked with

Area of expertise

Creative

Concept & ideation

Art direction

Brand strategy

Brand identity & design

Digital & web design

Print & packaging design

Social

Photography

Art direction

Sports & lifestyle photography

Automotive photography

Product photography

Food photography

Social content creation

Film

Art direction

Social content creation

Videoography

Treatment

My process

Curiosity is at the heart of my process. Undertanding each idea or brand from the inside out and what it stands for, what it wants to say and who it’s saying it to.

Meet and greet

We sit down together so I can learn about your business, what you're trying to achieve, and who you want to reach. It's about understanding what matters to you and making sure we're on the same page from the beginning.

Discovery phase

Once I know what you need, I start digging into research. My goals here is to the find your uniqueness, the thing that makes you different from everyone else. I often create things like visual mood boards or simple ideation decks that help shape the creative direction based on insight.

Creative development

Whether I'm designing a brand identity, shooting stills, or making videos, you're involved throughout to make sure it matches your aspirations and objectives that you had in mind. Each iteration aims to get better as we work together, making the final result stronger and clearer.

Deliverables

When the project finishes, you get everything you need to actually use the work. This includes all the final files in the right formats, instructions on how to keep everything consistent in the future, and any templates, guides or variations that make it easy to create more content later.

Freelance collaboration

Freelance
collaboration

I also work with agencies, production companies, and other businesses as an extra pair of hands. Sometimes I work remotely, and other times I join the office space in person, fitting into teams that already exist. Because I have experience with design, photography, film, and creative direction, I can jump into different situations quickly. I'm focused on helping the team succeed and bringing new ideas while respecting the work that's already happening. Whether it's a short-term project or a bigger campaign, I'm there to help make the final result better.

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