Bio
Michael Webster is an multi-disciplined creative with a skill for crafting dynamic brand experiences. Currently Creative Director at Canva, a collaborative nature has helped him to grow the Brand Studio team over the last 5 years.
Authenticity is the key to meaningful branding and Michael’s approach usually combines bold moving graphics with sharp writing. A quietly observant nature and a preference for listening first allow him to deeply understand the essence of each brand he works with. Michael finds inspiration from the world around him.
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Contact
︎ hello.michael.webster@gmail.com
︎ LinkedIn
Michael Webster is an multi-disciplined creative with a skill for crafting dynamic brand experiences. Currently Creative Director at Canva, a collaborative nature has helped him to grow the Brand Studio team over the last 5 years.
Authenticity is the key to meaningful branding and Michael’s approach usually combines bold moving graphics with sharp writing. A quietly observant nature and a preference for listening first allow him to deeply understand the essence of each brand he works with. Michael finds inspiration from the world around him.
Contact
︎ hello.michael.webster@gmail.com
︎ LinkedIn
Awards
2023
Transform Awards
Gold - Best brand experience
Canva Create : Brand New Era
Transform Awards
Gold - Best use of a visual property
Canva Create : Brand New Era
Transform Awards
Gold - Best development of a new brand within an existing brand portfolio
Canva Create : Brand New Era
IHAC Awards
In House Agency of the Year
Canva
AGDA Awards
Merit - Motion Branding
Canva Create : Brand New Era
AGDA Awards
Merit - Brand Strategy & Communication
Canva Create : Brand New Era
AGDA Awards
Merit - Merchandise, Clothing, & Apparel
Canva Create : Brand New Era
AGDA Awards
Judges Choice - Print
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2022
Transform Awards
Gold – Canva and MassiveMusic
Best use of audio branding
2018
D&AD
Wood Pencil - Branding- Large Business
Sydney Design Festival
D&AD
Graphite Pencil - Brand Expression in Motion
Sydney Design Festival
Best Design Awards
Silver - Large Brand Identity
Sydney Design Festival
Best Design Awards Finalist
Moving Image - Short Form
2016
AGDA Awards
Distinction - Large Brand
Optus
AGDA Awards
Distinction - Logo
Optus
AGDA Awards
Distinction - Brand Experience
Optus
AGDA Awards
Distinction - Printed Material
Optus Cycling Kit
Cannes Lions
Gold - Motion
Sydney Opera House
Cannes Lions
Bronze - Branding
Sydney Opera House
Cannes Lions
Gold - Typography
Sydney Opera House
2015
D&AD
Graphite Pencil - Branding
IR
Cannes Lions
Shortlist - Branding
IR
2012
Create Design Awards
Finalist - Emerging Designer
2023
Transform Awards
Gold - Best brand experience
Canva Create : Brand New Era
Transform Awards
Gold - Best use of a visual property
Canva Create : Brand New Era
Transform Awards
Gold - Best development of a new brand within an existing brand portfolio
Canva Create : Brand New Era
IHAC Awards
In House Agency of the Year
Canva
AGDA Awards
Merit - Motion Branding
Canva Create : Brand New Era
AGDA Awards
Merit - Brand Strategy & Communication
Canva Create : Brand New Era
AGDA Awards
Merit - Merchandise, Clothing, & Apparel
Canva Create : Brand New Era
AGDA Awards
Judges Choice - Print
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2022
Transform Awards
Gold – Canva and MassiveMusic
Best use of audio branding
2018
D&AD
Wood Pencil - Branding- Large Business
Sydney Design Festival
D&AD
Graphite Pencil - Brand Expression in Motion
Sydney Design Festival
Best Design Awards
Silver - Large Brand Identity
Sydney Design Festival
Best Design Awards Finalist
Moving Image - Short Form
2016
AGDA Awards
Distinction - Large Brand
Optus
AGDA Awards
Distinction - Logo
Optus
AGDA Awards
Distinction - Brand Experience
Optus
AGDA Awards
Distinction - Printed Material
Optus Cycling Kit
Cannes Lions
Gold - Motion
Sydney Opera House
Cannes Lions
Bronze - Branding
Sydney Opera House
Cannes Lions
Gold - Typography
Sydney Opera House
2015
D&AD
Graphite Pencil - Branding
IR
Cannes Lions
Shortlist - Branding
IR
2012
Create Design Awards
Finalist - Emerging Designer
Experience
Canva
Yonder
For the People
Wite Kite
Re
Interbrand
End of Work
Canva
Yonder
For the People
Wite Kite
Re
Interbrand
End of Work