Open
Open is a creative consultancy that integrates strategy, design and technology. We provide communication services to help business and brands adapt and rethink their future in digital terms.
Find out more at: http://www.open-comms.com or follow us on Twitter.
Al Kennedy
Al is both the Managing and Creative Director at Open.
Since graduating from the Royal College of Art, he has worked in the design industry for over 15 years and previously held the position of Founder and Creative Director of London agency SixFive Design Limited. He has managed national and international communications projects for clients such as SAP, Heineken, Canon and the English Sports Council.
Al now directs Open towards becoming a leading creative agency; to help business and brands use simpler, smarter and social technologies to engage users, audience and staff; to create innovative communications that deliver positive experiences.
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James Guest
James is the Digital Account Director at Open. He has over fourteen years experience in the industry, working in a broad range of production, sales and management roles for some well know digital, marketing and publishing firms.
James specialised in new media during his bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, and got involved with the web from the outset. He became a senior editor for .Net and Internet Advisor magazines at Future Publishing in 2002, and has been a Director and major shareholder of several software and digital agencies.
Since joining Open James has established many new client relationships, and is responsible for strategic digital partnerships, new business and project planning. He is an expert in web usability, information architecture, agile project management methodologies, search engine optimisation and e-marketing. He is passionate about customer experience.
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Ben Glynn
Ben is Technical Director at Open, a website and web application developer with expert knowledge of web architecture.
A manager and lead developer prioritising quality, documentation and standards; Ben efficiently combines Open Source and third-party technology. He is an active member of Open Source communities.
User experience and brand focussed, Ben co-ordinates technical creative production: graphics, movement and sound.
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Mark Foster
Mark is a Designer at Open. He has over 8 years design industry experience, working on brands including SAP, Specialized, Unilever and Philips. Mark has a BA(hons) degree in Graphic Design, and is an expert in the design of integrated communications.
