Creative thinker, team builder, mentor, problem solver...

As a creative director with an eclectic and international background, Graham Hollick has developed a wide range of talents in fields as diverse as art direction, creative consultancy, design and trend prediction.

Having originally trained as a textile designer, Graham established his career in Paris, with the world-renowned trend consultant Li Edelkoort. As a guiding force within her small group of dedicated staff, he consulted for a wide range of industries. Providing expertise in branding, product development and image consultation, Graham specialised in areas as varied as furnishings, cosmetics, sportswear and food.

As an integral part of Edelkoorts’ United Publishers, Graham was key to the launch of View on Colour, acting as Styling Director for the magazine's first five years. As Design Director of InView, he was able to invest all his creativity in the sumptuous visuals of the magazine.

Now based in London, over the last few years Graham has built up his own impressive client list including Nicole Farhi, Galleries Lafayette, Swarovsky, and The Conran Shop. His work has ranged from producing catalogues and styling photo shoots to creating window displays and curating multi-media spaces.

In the past year Graham has worked in India, acting as creative director for two collections of high end fashion fabrics with a client base including designers such as Kenzo, Dries van Noten,and Georgina von Etzdorf.

He has worked for many years with the ground-breaking Chicken Shed theatre company, where he regularly designs sets and costumes for their main house and touring productions.

Teaching and mentoring are important to Graham. Over the years he has worked as visiting tutor at many schools including Winchester School of Art and the Design Academy Eindhoven, where he directs the prestigious graduation catalogue. He is external examiner for the Future Textiles MA at St Martins and is currently working with the Royal College of Art, developing their fashion catalogue.

As at home working on the other side of the planet as working in various corners of Europe, Graham speaks fluent French and is trying to improve his Italian.