Fin Design + Effects enhances design direction with the appointment of Brendan Savage

Fin Design + Effects has begun 2014 with a major appointment to the design/direction team.  Brendan Savage (far left) will be jointly heading the team along with the highly acclaimed Adrian Lawrence (near left).

2013 was a good year for Fin Design+Effects with the design department growing through the efforts of Lawrence who was brought on board in 2012. With Fin’s desire to be a leader in the field of design & animation, Lawrence has pushed and developed the design aesthetics at Fin to complete some truly outstanding work.

Lawrence brought with him a vast amount of talent from years working abroad in North America, the UK and Germany for acclaimed studios such as Nexus Productions, Sehsucht and I love Dust where his artistic sensibility flourished.

Says Lawrence: “Fin has now based itself as an exceptionally high level design studio with the impetus on design and direction where ideas  inspire individual briefs that stand out from the rest.”

With the design department producing inspiring work such as the recent animated commercials for Challenger, the new year looks to be even brighter as Savage has now joined the team.

Savage is one of the industry’s most respected design directors and comes with an impressive portfolio that spreads across both the commercial and film. He has worked with some of the region’s top production companies including Revolver, Goodoil, The Sweet Shop, Plaza, Finch,  Exit, Curious and the Feds. Many of his projects have gone on to win awards at AWARD Awards, Clio and New York Festivals. His film portfolio includes concept and art direction for the Ridley Scott feature ‘Prometheus’ and Marvel Studios ‘Thor’ and ‘The Avengers’.

Says Savage: “While recently working with the guys at Fin, I realised why I’ve always admired their work from afar. Year after year they are consistently at the top of their game, with a passion for producing world class work. Great 3D… great flame artists… and with Adrian Lawrence already creating inspiring design work, it seemed the perfect fit for me to want to join Fin.”

Both Savage and Lawrence have developed and executed design and branding solutions across commercials, feature films, games and TV broadcasting. The pair lead projects through the different stages from initial concept through to production whilst maintaining a strong visual sensibility.

Says Emma Daines, Fin owner and managing director: “Strong visuals is important at Fin. We want it to be key to the projects we attract and the talent that wishes to collaborate with us. With Brendan joining us, his experience and accomplished skill set can only add to what Fin can creatively offer our clients.”

For more info on Savage, Lawrence and Fin, contact Daines via email at emma@findesign.com.au.