I didn't study design. I left school and played in a band for 3 years. Actually i'm still in a band - we're called Pine and have played in New York and London made 4 albums, some videos and if i had my way i'd be doing that and travelling the world doing design on the side for hippies in the Lower East Side.

Presently i'm Creative Director at a great independent agency in Christchurch, New Zealand called Q Brand Agency and have worked there for 6 years. Before that i was at Strategy Advertising and Design as a designer.

I've won a few Awards at the New Zealand Best Design Awards and had a great time working with ace clients like Ben at Arch Hill Recordings, The guys from Crater Rim and many interesting characters along the way.

Belle and Sebastian are a must to listen to while working alongside the Stone Roses, Wilco and Lucinda Williams.

Give us a yell if you've got any projects you'd like me to work on.

stephano@paradise.net.nz