Tom Rowland

Tom Rowland is a Margate-based Creative Director, and Lecturer with over 17 years of experience
in the design industry.

His career began as an Designer at Abercrombie & Fitch in Columbus, USA,
before expanding across a diverse range of brands and agencies. He has led a large creative
department within a global advertising agency, worked extensively in high-end fashion, and
provided bespoke design services to his own clients.

Tom is the founder of a creative direction and design studio that collaborates internationally across
fashion, art, music, and culture. His work spans projects of varying scale and complexity, reflecting
a thoughtful approach to contemporary visual communication.

In addition to his creative practice, Tom is the co-founder of Social Medium, an independent
platform at the intersection of art, design, and culture. Acting as both a research arm and critical
forum, Social Medium challenges industry frameworks and explores the gaps they leave behind.

Tom is also a Lecturer in Creative Direction at London College of Fashion and Norwich University
for the Arts, where he shares his expertise with the next generation of designers and creatives.

• Art Direction
• Branding
• Brand Strategy
• Digital Design
• Editorial Design
• Environmental Design
• Film & Animation
• Naming
• Packaging
• Website Design