Hello, my name is Joan Comellas. I’m from Barcelona.
I’m a conceptual Graphic Designer and Art Director in love with photography, typography, layout and illustration. I believe design as a source of learning, exploration, understanding and joy. And a bridge between art and communication. In my opinion good design is relevant, iconic, timeless and unexpected.
I’ve been working as a Graphic Designer and Art Director in advertising for the last thirteen years. Working at Wieden+Kennedy Portland for the last five years as a Design Lead and Art Director, and before, I’ve had the pleasure to work for other companies like AKQA London and several agencies in Barcelona. S.C.P.F. , Shackleton and Doubleyou.
For the last seven years I’ve been working mainly for NIKE, but between and before that, I’ve had the pleasure to work and pitch for brands such, Uber, Fender, Instagram, Coca-Cola, BMW, IKEA, MTV, Levi’s, Audi, Powerade, Dewars, Sport Oregon, Tampax, San Miguel, Primavera Sound, amongst others.
And I had the pleasure to work close and collaborate with photographers, artists and directors like Christaan Felber, Lucas Garrido, Martin Schoeller, Brosmind, Christian Weber, Jason Nocito …
Work experience
Design Lead & Art Director
WIEDEN+KENNEDY
Portland, Oregon, United States.
Aug 2016 – Present
Senior Designer
AKQA
Portland, Oregon, United States.
Apr 2015 – Aug 2016
AKQA
London, United Kingdom
Oct 2013 – Apr 2015
Art Director
SCPF
Barcelona, Spain
Jan 2012 – Sep 2013
Art Director
DOUBLEYOU
Barcelona, Spain
Dec 2010 – Jan 2012
Art Director
SHACKLETON
Barcelona, Spain
Dec 2008 – Dec 2010
Designer
LAVINIA
Barcelona, Spain
Feb 2008 – Dec 2008
Designer
JORDI CAPELL ARQUITECTS
Barcelona, Spain
Sep 2007 – Feb 2008
Brand experience
Nike
Jordan
Uber
Fender
Levi’s
Budweiser
Instagram
Coca-Cola
Audi
BMW
MTV
Jack Daniels
UNICEF
Roku
Powerade
Lord Jones
Primavea Sound
San Miguel
Martini
Camper
Spanair
Tampax
FAD Barcelona
Recent Awards
Cannes Lions 2019
2 Grand Prix
5 Golds
2 Silvers
1 Bronze
1 Titanium
8 Shortlists
D&AD Awards 2019
1 Black Pencil
2 Yellow Pencils
1 Graphite Pencil
1 Wood Pencil
One Show Awards 2019
9 Golds
1 Bronze