My name is Darren Whitney. I am a multidisciplinary designer who excels in creating order and structure from chaos, backed by over 10 years of experience in the creative industry. I've held key roles such as Head of Design at Rotate° and Design Director at R/GA London and Design Studio. I am passionate about using the design process to express ideas that inspires action and creates a meaningful difference for clients.
I prioritise communicating simple yet engaging stories to showcase a brand's identity. I thrive on collaboration across disciplines, leading teams to foster an environment where we can create design solutions that are both pragmatic and dynamic.
In my everyday life, I learn through observation. Walking the streets, I relish absorbing my surroundings, feeding my unconscious brain. Being aware of different perspectives and nuances around me leads to a more organic source of inspiration beyond the screen.
To craft the extraordinary, I firmly believe in cultivating a team diverse in people and culture. I am deeply passionate about forging spaces within our industry that amplify and honour voices from unconventional backgrounds.
→ Design is empathy
→ Simplicity is complex, Complexity is simple
→ Challenge the unnecessary
→ Beauty can only be found within purpose
→ Rotate°
23 — 24
Head of Design
→ Design Studio
22 — 23
Design Director
→ R/GA London
21 — 22
Design Director
→ R/GA London
15 — 21
Senior Visual Designer
→ DARE
12 — 14
Digital Designer
→ Tribal DDB
09 — 12
Interactive Designer
