Resume
I am Ada Kerrow, an art director in London. I make campaigns, packaging and books for brands that would rather be clear than loud.
Twelve years across studios, a publisher and my own practice. I work best on small teams, close to the people who make the product.
Experience
Independent art director
Campaigns, packaging and books for small brands.
Ada Kerrow Studio
London
2021–
Art director
Led a team of four on retail and fashion accounts.
Fold & Field
London
2018–2021
Senior designer
Designed covers and series for a fiction list.
Marlow Press
Bristol
2015–2018
Designer
Identity and print work for cultural clients.
Common Ground
Manchester
2013–2015
Design intern
Six months in a poster and type studio.
Atelier Brun
Lyon
2012
Selected work
Halden Moto
2025
Campaign
Amberline
2025
Packaging
Fenwick
2024
Identity and photography
Ochre
2024
Lookbook
Education
MA Communication Design
Kingsgate School of Art
London
2011–2013
BA Graphic Design
Northfield University
Leeds
2008–2011
Capabilities
Practice
Art direction
Campaign concepts
Packaging
Editorial design
Photo direction
Type and layout
Tools
Figma
InDesign
Photoshop
Lightroom
After Effects
Framer
Languages
English, native
French, fluent
Italian, basic
Recognition
Packaging Review, Best in show
Amberline
2025
Annual Print Prize, Shortlist
Ochre lookbook
2024
Editorial Design Circle, Merit
Red Room
2023
Young Art Directors List
Selected
2020
Remix project