This month, we're celebrating our Creative Director, Chris Low’s 15th year at Freckle. We took some time out to find out a little more about what makes him tick.
What do you tell people you do at awkward speed networking events?
I’m a visual designer. I love using those skills to solving problems, not just make art. In my spare time, I like to be in places with little-to-no mobile reception.
What are your greatest strengths and ‘quirknesses’?
I have a very long attention span. Once I’m invested in something, I give it 100%.
My quirknesses? Instead of sleeping in on the weekend, I will happily be up before sunrise to go hit a tiny white ball around a large green field. I also tend to go on holidays that require a holiday to get over.
Who aren’t you?
I’m not wasteful. It drives me nuts to see anything go to waste, when it can be reused, repurposed, reinvented or even reheated!
What drew you into the creative industry in the first place?
I’ve loved drawing and making things since I was a kid, so I feel like I was always going to end up in a design-related field. I still enjoy stepping away from the keyboard and putting pencil to paper as much as I can.
Over the 15 years of working at Freckle, what has been your biggest takeaway? Your proudest moment?
I’m most proud of the relationships we have built with suppliers and clients over the last 15 years. That we have sustained such long-term bonds is a credit to every freckle alumni and it’s the secret to our collective success.
Where do you see yourself in 5 minutes? 5 Days?
5 minutes? Falling asleep on the couch. 5 days, continuing to work with a great bunch of design and communication professionals and delivering for our clients.
What’s one piece of advice you would give to young designers?
Listen before you speak. Be decisive. And ‘because it looks nice’ isn’t a good enough reason for a design decision.
What could Freckle clients ask you about, that you could expertly talk about for three hours?
The importance of living up to your brand values, the intricacies of design and production, why I loathe Microsoft Outlook, and of course, the next creative conundrum you need me to help solve!