Hi, I’m Austin O’Connor
I’m a creative director, designer and major proponent of apostrophes.
I believe in:
– Advertising that doesn’t feel like advertising
– Design that makes you think
– Being tough on work and gentle on people
If you feel similarly, drop me a note: hello@austino.co
EXPERIENCE
Argonaut (2020-Present)
Heat/Deloitte Studios (2016-2020)
Goodby Silverstein & Partners (2014-2016)
TDA_Boulder (2008-2014)
MENTORING
Adjunct Professor (Advertising)
University of Colorado – Boulder (2011-2014)
*Led students to 4 Pencils and 15 Merits in the One Show
Teaching Assistant (Advertising)
University of Colorado – Boulder (2010-2011)
JUDGING
2020 One Show
The Young Ones
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Advertising
University of Colorado – Boulder
Bachelor of Arts: Fine Art
University of Colorado – Boulder
PUBLISHED
Damn Good: Top Designers Discuss Their All-Time Favorite Projects
Tim Lapetino + Jason Adam, Hexanine
Unpack Me!: New Packaging Design
Wang Sahoqiang, Sandu Publishing
SELECTED CLIENTS
Activision
Adobe
Artcrank
Cisco
Halo Top
HBO
Levi’s
Lollapalooza
Patagonia
Pepsi
Perdue Farms
Warner Bros.
Uber
United Nations
Zynga
1% for the Planet
RECOGNIZED BY
ADC
Addy Awards
ANDY Awards
CLIO Awards
CLIO Entertainment
CLIO Rx Awards
Communication Arts
D&AD
Kelly Awards
Lürzer's Archive
Most Contagious
OBIE Awards
One Show
Patrick Kelly Awards
Print Magazine
Promax Awards
The Dieline Awards
Webby Awards