I’ve had the pleasure—and privilege—of working with Dave White for nearly thirty years.

Over that time, I’ve watched him grow from a talented graphic designer into an outstanding Art Director and, ultimately, an exceptional Creative Director.

The interesting thing is that I never really thought of Dave as a supplier, contractor or employee. He was always a creative partner. Whatever we happened to be building—a brand, an event, an exhibition, a national pavilion or, more recently, some of the world’s most ambitious immersive entertainment projects—Dave was always part of the conversation from the very beginning.

That’s probably what sets him apart. He doesn’t just make things look good; he makes ideas better. He instinctively thinks about how something will be experienced, how it will be built and how to get the best outcome for the client. He’s one of those rare creatives who understands that great ideas only matter if they can be delivered.

He’s also someone I trust implicitly. Give Dave a challenge and he’ll throw himself at it. He cares about the work, he cares about the people around him, and he has an uncanny ability to lift the quality of everyone else’s thinking. Over three decades, he’s become someone I can rely on completely.

There aren’t many people I’ve worked with for this long, and there’s a reason for that. Dave has been a cornerstone of countless projects throughout my career, and I genuinely can’t recommend him highly enough.

Pete Ford – Creative Director / ThinkOTS