Strategy-led creative across brand, digital and marketing.

Dan brings more than 15 years of experience across advertising, design, branding and in-house creative roles throughout Australia. His work spans brand positioning, creative direction, design and digital, helping businesses create clearer, stronger and more effective brands.

Dan takes a strategy-first approach to creative direction, working closely with clients to understand what they are trying to achieve, who they need to reach and what needs to be communicated before defining a clear way forward. From there, he shapes brand, design and digital work that resonates with the right audience and supports the goals of the business.

With experience across agency, in-house and independent studio environments, Dan brings both strategic thinking and hands-on creative leadership to each project. He understands that strong design is not just about how something looks, but how it communicates, who it speaks to and how well it supports the broader objectives of the business.

His experience spans lifestyle, property, finance, hospitality, FMCG, sport and retail, with work for brands and organisations including Nike, Coles, Dan Murphy’s, SBS, Metcash and Campbells. Dan has also been recognised with several industry awards.

At DBD, Dan leads the creative direction across brand identity, websites, campaigns, presentations, packaging and digital design, ensuring the strategy, creative thinking and execution are aligned from the start.

Errol has more than 25 years of international experience across strategic planning, brand development and business leadership. His career has spanned design, brand experience, advertising and senior executive roles, giving him a strong understanding of how business strategy, customer needs and creative thinking need to work together.

With broad brand development and C-suite level experience, Errol helps define the bigger picture before the work begins. He brings clarity to complex business and marketing challenges, identifies what needs to be solved and why it matters commercially, and sets a clear strategic direction for the work that follows.

As our Strategic Planning Partner, Errol helps ensure ideas are creatively strong, strategically sound, commercially relevant and aligned with the wider goals of the business.

His background across education, music, fashion and consultancy, combined with an MBA qualification, adds a distinctive and deeply considered perspective to the way he approaches people, brands and business.

Errol has also spoken to organisations and global conference audiences on leadership, creativity, brand experience and the future of digital marketing.

Sacha is a digital creative director with international experience across agencies, in-house teams and independent creative roles in France, Hong Kong and Australia.

His work spans digital art direction, user experience, customer journeys, product development and digital marketing. He helps brands create more effective digital experiences, shaping how customers move through websites, platforms, campaigns and broader brand touchpoints to improve clarity, engagement and conversion.

Sacha has worked with agencies including DDB, HAVAS and Publicis, and with brands such as Nike, David Jones, Toyota, Randstad and Berlitz.

At DBD, Sacha brings senior digital thinking and cross-platform creative experience to projects where brand, design, user experience and digital communication need to align.

Ahmed is a versatile designer with a strong foundation in design principles, including colour theory, layout, and typography. He believes that design is more than just what we see on paper or screens—it’s about crafting meaningful experiences. 

Specialsing in branding, Ahmed brings a wealth of expertise gained through both in-house and agency roles, allowing him to translate client visions into impactful visual identities. His unique blend of creative insight and practical experience enables him to deliver exceptional results that resonate with audiences and elevate brands.

A technically-minded developer with a passion for delivering fast-paced, high-performing websites, Andri seamlessly bridges creative vision and robust digital solutions. His keen eye for design and deep understanding of designers’ intentions ensure that every project remains both aesthetically compelling and user-focused.

Specialising in Webflow development, building high-converting funnels, and implementing SEO best practices, Andri brings a results-driven approach to every collaboration. Whether working on a complex platform or a simple microsite, he is dedicated to elevating brands through effective, innovative, and strategically sound digital experiences.