"At a certain point, you can’t teach hunger. You can’t teach curiosity. You can’t teach that little voice inside you that says, ‘just do that thing.’ It’ll be cool, you know." Episode 8 of #CreativeCharacters is now LIVE, featuring John Norman, a celebrated visual storyteller and former Chief Creative Officer of world-renowned creative agencies. In the episode, John shares insights from his career, which started with an appreciation of typography and has spanned several decades.
The events of 2020 have been a catalyst for a focus on humanity over technology.
A designer's journey, from South Dallas to West Garfield Park.
I was honored to be invited to speak to Omid Farhang in his series in partnership with The One Club, Talking to Ourselves, where he interviews agency leaders including Rob Reilly, Nick Law and Susan Credle about the process of creating. I talked a lot about basketball, Dan Wieden, Goodby, and what my four kids taught me about being a leader.
My career in five executions.
Six things you don't know about Translation's John Norman.
Translations Beefs Up with New CCO John Norman
Q&A: Martin's John Norman
Translation, True Diversity and the Future of Advertising
A whole lot of ads I have had the opportunity to work on.
Apple Music commercial with Mary J. Blige, Taraji P. Henson and Kerry Washington
NFL makes plea for unity with Between These Lines