Kate ShepherdShe/Her

About Me

I‘m the co-founder of a global creative consultancy with a simple agenda - to design for better. We specalise in brand identity and experience design and future forecasting. Our collective is made up of world-class creatives who are at the top of their game, having honed their skills at the best design and advertising agencies in the world. We bring true agility to a creative and strategic brief, handpicking the very best talent and tailoring our services to your specific needs and brief. Our virtual model keeps overheads super low, so when you commission the Future Collective you’re paying for our expertise and creative talent, and nothing more. Before co-founding The Future Collective, I worked as Strategic Director for over 20 years, translating consumer insights and design trends into a creative strategy that truly resonates. Over the years I‘ve worked across every continent and all market sectors - from food to fashion and mass to premium - collaborating with some of the most renowned and progressive brands in the world. My most recent projects have been with Rolls-Royce, adidas, Boots, Jaguar Land Rover, and Vodafone. I‘ve also collaborated with several design industry associations and trend forecasting companies, including the Design Council, WGSN, and Stylus. I regularly speak at conferences, events, and private institutions including Google, The Future Laboratory, Retail Design Expo, Interiors UK, and Clerkenwell Design Week.

My Skills

• Branding & Identity
• Creative Direction
• Design Strategy
• Design Thinking
• Interior Design

My Career

• Executive Strategy Director and Co-Founder The FutureCollectiveFebruary 2020
  Current
• Global Brand Consultant Kate ShepherdNovember 2017 - September 2021
• Director of Strategy & InsightCheckland Kindleysides September 2005 - November 2017
• Internship FitchMay 1996 - August 1996

My Education

• The University of Salford BA(hons), Design ManagementGraduated 1997

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