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About

Duncan is a Grand Prix-winning Creative Director who has worked in some of the world’s top creative hubs—from London to Shanghai, and now Auckland, where he's Group Creative Director at Colenso BBDO, working alongside Si Vicars and Rob Campbell. His experience spans agencies like Wieden+Kennedy (London and Shanghai) and 72andSunny.Duncan is known for blending a deep understanding of craft with a clear eye for innovation.

His work moves effortlessly between traditional creative approaches and the latest technology, always with a sharp focus on the idea first, and a strong attention to craft and detail.
 

Beyond advertising, as he has directed fashion films, some of which have been featured at the London Design Museum, along with a number of TV ads for various clients.

Duncan’s ability to move seamlessly across creative disciplines makes him a versatile and respected leader, consistently producing work that resonates and endures.

“Duncan is a rare breed in that he gets ideas in every discipline. He brings technical innovation to everything he does and is armed with a great eye for detail and art direction. His appreciation of photography and film make him both an interesting and useful guy to have around. Furthermore, you know D-Bone will get shit done as he proves highly autonomous. A genuinely thoughtful chap who is well liked wherever he goes. He also happens to sport a fine beard, is a snappy dresser and a true gentleman to boot.” 

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR - 72andSunny

“Duncan is a special creative talent - equally at home with innovative new technology, good-old-fashioned advertising and high-quality art direction. He's an incredibly useful guy to have on the team. He's capable of responding to a client brief with original ideas which use technology in new ways and following development and execution all the way to delivery to ensure the whole experience looks and feels perfect. His work on Nike and Honda has been outstanding. I can recommend him wholeheartedly.” 

Founder of ANTIROM, Executive Director at Fabrica (Benetton), & Interactive CD, Wieden + Kennedy London

"A huge loss you are - a great character, brilliant brain, a real carer, team player, super sharp, diverse and adaptable gentleman. Gonna really miss having you around matey, contributing to the work and injecting the Bone brilliance."

CREATIVE DESIGN DIRECTOR - W+K Portland

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