About

Brian McAdams is an accomplished creative expert with extensive hands-on experience developing brands with strategic and innovative design solutions and consumer experiences. Simply put, he relentlessly looks for unique, creative solutions that help solve complex business problems.

Currently, Brian serves as Creative Director for O&H Brand Design, a full-service branding and advertising agency based in Dallas, TX. Overseeing the conceptual strategy and execution of work from a growing roster of clients, Brian guides and leads a team of talented creative, marketing and account professionals. From new business pitches and client presentations to the hard creative work that goes on behind the scenes, he’s helped shape and guide the agency’s standard of excellence as well as its healthy growth year over year. And from the hiring process to leading by example day in and day out, Brian has shaped the “always positive” internal culture where egos are left at the door in favor of collaboration and teamwork. 

Experience

Over the course of his career, Brian has had the pleasure to partner with brands both large and small, from international corporations to local nonprofits and everything in between.

Recognition

While it’s most important to help clients move their businesses forward with thoughtful and unexpected solutions, Brian would admit, it doesn’t hurt to be recognized by industry peers from time to time.

2023 AAF National, Silver Medal

2022 DSVC Show, Silver Medal

2022 DSVC Show, Bronze Medal

2021 AAF Dallas, Silver Medal (x3)

2021 AAF Dallas, Bronze Medal (x2)

2021 DSVC Show, Judges Choice Gold Medal

2021 DSVC Show, Gold Medal

2021 DSVC Show, Bronze Medal

2020 Communication Arts Design Annual

2019 AAF Dallas, Gold Medal (x2)

2019 AAF Dallas, Silver Medal (x2)

2019 Graphis Design Annual, Silver Medal

2018 AAF Dallas, Gold Medal (x3)

2018 Communication Arts Design Annual

2018 DSVC Show, Gold Medal

2018 DSVC Show, Judge’s Choice Gold Medal

2018 DSVC Show, People’s Choice Gold Medal

2018 DSVC Show, Silver Medal

2018 DSVC Show, Bronze Medal

2017 AAF Chattanooga, Judge

2017 AAF Dallas, Gold Medal

2017 Communication Arts Design Annual (x2)

2017 DSVC Show, Bronze Medal (x2)

2016 AAF Dallas, Silver Medal

2016 Communication Arts Design Annual

2016 DSVC Show, Bronze Medal

2014 AAF Dallas, Silver Medal

Graphis Logo Design 8, Gold Medal

Graphis Logo Design 8, Silver Medal

Graphis Logo Design 7, Silver Medal

2008 Graphis Design Annual, Gold Medal

2007 Print Regional Design Annual

2006 DSVC Show, Bronze Medal

2005 University of North Texas, Top Portfolio Award in Graphic Design