Ian Catling

Creative Director

Ian came to Australia in 2001, helping to set up Blue Marlin's Sydney office. A former Young European Designer of the Year, he began his career in the UK at WPP’s Coley Porter Bell before moving to another London-based company, Pearlfisher. He has worked across a variety of brands, including being part of the brand guardian team for Absolut Vodka. Other past global clients have included Bacardi, Coca-Cola, Fosters, Hugo Boss, Lego and Unilever/Rexona.

He now leads a team of designers working on projects for iconic Australian brands that include Arnotts, Oak Milk and Penfolds.