Bio
Michael Webster is an multi-disciplined creative with a skill for crafting dynamic brand experiences. Currently Creative Director at Canva, a collaborative nature has helped him to grow the Brand Studio team over the last 4 years.
Authenticity is the key to meaningful branding and Michael’s approach usually combines bold moving graphics with sharp writing. A quietly observant nature and a preference for listening first allow him to deeply understand the essence of each brand he works with. Michael finds inspiration from the world around him.
Michael Webster is an multi-disciplined creative with a skill for crafting dynamic brand experiences. Currently Creative Director at Canva, a collaborative nature has helped him to grow the Brand Studio team over the last 4 years.
Authenticity is the key to meaningful branding and Michael’s approach usually combines bold moving graphics with sharp writing. A quietly observant nature and a preference for listening first allow him to deeply understand the essence of each brand he works with. Michael finds inspiration from the world around him.
Awards
AGDA Awards - Merit
Motion Branding
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
AGDA Awards - Merit
Brand Strategy & Communication
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
AGDA Awards - Merit
Merchandise, Clothing, & Apparel
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
AGDA Awards - Judges Choice
Print
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
Transform Awards
Gold - Best brand experience
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
Transform Awards
Gold - Best use of a visual property
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
Transform Awards
Gold - Best development of a new brand within an existing brand portfolio
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
IHAC Awards
Canva
In House Agency of the Year
2023
Transform Awards
Gold – Canva and MassiveMusic
Best use of audio branding
2022
D&AD Wood Pencil
Branding- Large Business: Sydney Design Festival
2018
D&AD Graphite Pencil
Brand Expression in Motion : Sydney Design Festival
2018
Best Design Awards Silver
Large Brand Identity
2018
Best Design Awards Finalist
Moving Image - Short Form
2018
AGDA Distinction
Large Brand: Optus
2016
AGDA Distinction
Logo: Optus
2016
AGDA Distinction
Brand Experience: Optus
2016
AGDA Distinction
Printed Material: Optus Cycling Kit
2017
Cannes Lions Gold
Motion: Sydney Opera House
2016
Cannes Lions Bronze
Branding: Sydney Opera House
2016
Cannes Lions Gold
Typography: Sydney Opera House
2016
D&AD Graphite Pencil
Branding: IR
2015
Cannes Lions Shortlist
Branding: IR
2015
Create Design Awards Finalist
Emerging Designer
2012
AGDA Awards - Merit
Motion Branding
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
AGDA Awards - Merit
Brand Strategy & Communication
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
AGDA Awards - Merit
Merchandise, Clothing, & Apparel
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
AGDA Awards - Judges Choice
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
Transform Awards
Gold - Best brand experience
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
Transform Awards
Gold - Best use of a visual property
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
Transform Awards
Gold - Best development of a new brand within an existing brand portfolio
Canva Create : Brand New Era
2023
IHAC Awards
Canva
In House Agency of the Year
2023
Transform Awards
Gold – Canva and MassiveMusic
Best use of audio branding
2022
D&AD Wood Pencil
Branding- Large Business: Sydney Design Festival
2018
D&AD Graphite Pencil
Brand Expression in Motion : Sydney Design Festival
2018
Best Design Awards Silver
Large Brand Identity
2018
Best Design Awards Finalist
Moving Image - Short Form
2018
AGDA Distinction
Large Brand: Optus
2016
AGDA Distinction
Logo: Optus
2016
AGDA Distinction
Brand Experience: Optus
2016
AGDA Distinction
Printed Material: Optus Cycling Kit
2017
Cannes Lions Gold
Motion: Sydney Opera House
2016
Cannes Lions Bronze
Branding: Sydney Opera House
2016
Cannes Lions Gold
Typography: Sydney Opera House
2016
D&AD Graphite Pencil
Branding: IR
2015
Cannes Lions Shortlist
Branding: IR
2015
Create Design Awards Finalist
Emerging Designer
2012
