Brendan Stramrood
Creative Director | Systems Thinker | Survivalist of the Imagination
Brendan Stramrood is a creative force forged in the chaos of modern business — with over 30 years of experience in branding, advertising, and systems-based creative strategy. A prodigy turned powerhouse, Brendan was named South African Designer of the Year in 2006, and by the age of 28, was already serving as International Creative Director for Ignition Group in London, leading high-stakes campaigns across global markets.
Brendan’s career is marked by multiple international awards and a portfolio that spans continents, industries, and mediums — from agile startups to blue-chip giants. His strength lies not just in execution, but in vision: helping brands find clarity in complexity and power in purpose.
As co-founder of Information Tower Solutions, Brendan has become known for building creative infrastructures that blend insight with instinct, logic with emotion, and strategy with soul. He doesn’t just make things look good — he makes them work. And most importantly, he makes them matter.
A lifelong believer that creativity isn’t a tool — it’s a survival instinct, Brendan leads with irreverence, intelligence, and a refusal to play it safe. When the world zigs, he redesigns the map.
South African Designer of the Year
Theme: Man or Mouse | Judging Location: Hong Kong | Agency: FCB Impact
In 1996, under the bold and thought-provoking theme "Man or Mouse", Brendan Stramrood was awarded South African Designer of the Year, a prestigious recognition of creative excellence in the industry. The competition challenged designers to explore courage, originality, and the fine line between playing it safe and taking creative risks.
Working under the mentorship of Creative Director Mandy Croucamp at FCB Impact, Brendan’s winning entry pushed conceptual boundaries and demonstrated a fearless command of visual storytelling — a hallmark of his work to this day.
The award was internationally judged in Hong Kong, further validating the impact and relevance of the work on a global stage. It marked a defining moment early in Brendan's career and set the tone for a decades-long journey of innovation, leadership, and creative disruption.