Brooklyn-based associate creative director who also illustrates. And vice versa.
Hi there, I’m Keegan Sanford, an associate creative director (art) and freelance illustrator who strives to bring something unexpected to every project I touch. My work has been recognized at Cannes, The One Show, D&AD, and The Webbys – among others.
In my free time, I’ve executed design, illustration, and branding projects for clients including Blue Apron, Adobe, The Washington Post, Gimlet Media, InVision, and a restaurant where Paul McCartney once dined. Want to make something fun together? Let’s talk.
Awards & Recognition
Comm Arts Advertising Annual – 2023
Award of Excellence - Digital Advertising
Art Directors Club – 2023
Shortlist - Craft in Motion / Film - Direction
Shortlist - Craft in Video - Cinematography
Shortlist - Craft in Video - Direction
Shortlist - Craft in Writing - TV / Film / Radio
The Shorty Awards – 2023
Shortlist - Pharma & Healthcare
Shortlist - Consumer Brand
Shortlist - Short Form Video
MM+M Awards – 2023
Gold - Product Launch
Gold - TV Advertising Campaign
Comm Arts Interactive Annual – 2022
Award of Excellence - Websites/Microsites
Comm Arts Advertising Annual– 2021
Award of Excellence - Public Service Non-Traditional
One Show – 2021
Shortlist - Direct Marketing Innovation in Lockdown
AdAge Young Creatives – 2020
Runner Up - Young Creatives Cover Competition
The Drum Marketing Awards – 2020
Finalist - Finance & Professional (x2)
Finalist - Branded Content
One Show – 2019
Gold - Interactive & Online, Native Ads
Merit - Non-traditional & Guerrilla Marketing
Merit - Use of Digital Technology
Merit - Innovation in Direct Marketing
Merit - Innovation in Design
D&AD – 2019
Nomination - Digital Marketing: Emerging Tech
Nomination - Digital Design: Emerging Tech
Webby Awards – 2019
Winner - Ad, Media & PR: Online Guerrilla & Innovation
Nominee - Ad, Media & PR: Best Use of Native Advertising
AdAge Creativity Award – 2019
Breakthrough Experience of the Year
Cannes Lions – 2018
Shortlist - Titanium
Bronze - Creative Data Lions - Data Enhanced Creativity
Bronze - Digital Craft Lions - Innovative Use of Technology
Orlando Addys – 2017
Best of Advertising - Industry Self Promotion
Gold - Elements of Advertising, Infographic