Hello, I'm Jeff Curry, a broad-thinking creative leader, with a big heavy toolbox—I speak the language of strategy and insights fluently and often author upstream strategic work in a manner that translates into creative expressions directly.
I am known for an empathetic approach and pioneering spirit. I roll up my sleeves and get things done. I believe in moving people first. This drives business results.
I’m a designer to the core and apply design principles to most of life's challenges. I learn from doing, and balance intuition with a ‘measure twice, cut once’ upbringing. I value resourcefulness as much as ingenuity. It doesn’t matter if the project is exploring potential and defining a brand, developing a digital experience, conceiving new product concepts or creating a campaign, my team and I are going to get dirty.
I have partnered with clients big and small, local and global, including: Pepsi Co, Frito-lay, Wendy's, Cuties, Guinness, Starbucks, Waterpik, Rudis, Qdoba, Daisy, Schick, Sbarro, Frontier Airlines, Twizzlers, California Almonds, So Delicious, US Potato Board, Quaker, Horizon Organic, Visa, ESPN, Compaq, Budweiser, Michelob, Arrow Electronics, LaSalle Banks, Amoco, American Dairy Association.
Curiosity creates perspective. I’ve taken the time to explore things up close–teaching and learning from students and start-up culture. I’m investing energy in the industries and institutions shaping our future and those dedicated to the health of people and planet.
Most recently, I’ve mentored and partnered with early-stage companies in robotics and AI, as well those exploring the potential of the microbiome. I’m teaching the next generation of creatives and evolving the design program for Colorado University. I’ve jumped into entrepreneurship, helping build a progressive art-tech company called Abstract Resource. And I'm mobilizing the “Creative Class” by as a part of my board service for Boulder’s premier Arts institution.
Notable Design and Advertising awards and recognition 1995-2016: Effies, Addys, POPAIs, Art Director’s Club, Communication Arts, SIAA, HCAA, Creativity, Print, Luerzers Archive, The DieLine, Ad Week and Brand Week. I’ve served as a show judge for the Art Directors Club, Denver Ad Club and the One Club.
Notable Photography awards and recognition 2009-2015: Communication Arts—Photography Annual, Graphis, Photography Masters Cup International Awards, The London International Creative Awards, International Spider Awards, The Art Directors Club Photography Awards, Moscow International Foto Awards.