Andy Tye , Essex, United Kingdom

Andy currently runs his own design consultancy Country Mile, specialising in originating, developing and executing brand communication helping clients tell their story through design.



Background

Over the last 30 years Andy has worked at some of London’s leading advertising agencies including McCanns, GGT, JWT, DDB & HHCL working on a wide and varied range of blue chip brands, such as Barclays, Kellogg’s, Holsten Pils, Rowntree’s, Coleman’s, Esso, Cadbury’s, Tango Robinson’s, Texaco, British Airways, McVitie’s and ebay to name a few. He has won a collection of prestigious design awards including a Silver D&AD, Creative Circle & Cannes Gold Lion.



Andy started his career as a typographer before going on to become Head of Design, Creative Director and Creative Partner of his own brand design agency ‘Different Kettle of Fish’ the agency went on to successfully work with clients such as Arm & Hammer, Trojan, Moss Bross, Warner Bros, Femfresh, Pearl Drops, ebay, Burberry, The City of Westminster and ANA airlines offering a full marketing communications.



Andy has also worked as head of design for the fast growing retail brand Warren Evans, working closely with the Marketing Director and Brand Managers to help develop and execute brand marketing across day-to-day press advertising, tactical campaigns, online and store launches.