ShareJosh Barnes
Co-founder
TwitterLinkedInPlaying the role of Technology
Strategist means a lot of things. At its core, the position
requires an understanding and ability to meet the needs of many
internal stakeholders within our clients' organizations. So, it's a
good thing that Josh is comfortable living in the netherworld where
brand strategy, design and technology execution meet. His ability
to balance technical requirements and creative issues with the
practicalities of budgets and schedules make him a favorite among
CTOs, CMOs and CFOs.
As our company has evolved to offer a blend of creative and technology consultation and execution, his multi-disciplinary background and easy-going nature allows him to bring a unique perspective to the core of OFC. It's not often that you find someone who has worn so many hats. With over 16 years experience playing a variety of roles on digital solutions of all scales, Josh provides solid strategy and executional oversight for OFC's digital assignments.
Prior to forming OFC, Josh served as an account lead at Hyperquake in Cincinnati. During his years of service there, he focused himself on providing the highest level of service and insight for clients the likes of P&G, HGTV, RCA, and The Kroger Company. He began his career with Resource Interactive in Columbus, OH. There he was exposed to the processes and values of a leading-edge company with extremely high expectations for creativity, service and personal integrity. These values continue to be a common thread across all of Josh's experiences.
Josh was part of the first graduating class from the Digital Design program at DAAP (the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning at the University of Cincinnati).
Brandon Blangger
Co-founder
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ensuring our clients receive best-in-class creative solutions
that realize business objectives through an effective blend of
strategy, design and technology. He brings a history of
creative excellence to every project and his approach exemplifies
the Openfield philosophy that design for digital media has evolved
into its own discipline, blending the best of graphic and
industrial design. His years of experience across all types of
media give him a valued holistic perspective.
For more than 15 years, he has lived by the mantra that every assignment presents an opportunity to create something truly unique for his clients. Brandon's long list of recognition is grounded by the belief that accolades are meaningless unless the solutions move his clients' agendas forward. Additionally, Brandon brings a multidisciplinary viewpoint born out of years of brand identity, packaging and print solutions and offers a big-picture perspective that is often lacking within firms solely focused on digital solutions.
Prior to forming Openfield Creative, Brandon served as Design Director at HyperQuake, a Cincinnati-based agency specializing in digital strategy and branding. There, his talent and dedication impacted a wide range of clients including Warner Bros., HGTV, KnowledgeWorks Foundation and Biz. At Stoltze Design, a Boston-based firm known for its legacy of industry recognition, Brandon served as Art Director where he continued to hone his approach with clients such as MIT, Harvard Business School, Rockport Publishers and Cakewalk Music Software.
Brandon is a graduate of DAAP (the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning at the University of Cincinnati).
Brian Keenan
Co-founder
TwitterLinkedInBrian brings years of insight
and a business mindset to each of our assignments ensuring OFC's
creative solutions align with the business strategies of our
clients. With 20 years of experience, his diverse client list
includes everything from Fortune 500 companies to startups in B2B,
B2C and entertainment sectors. Brian's resume includes awards and
recognition in just about every medium from digital to broadcast,
print, packaging and large-scale signage and wayfinding
programs.
Prior to forming OFC, Brian served as V.P. / Creative Director at HyperQuake in Cincinnati where he lead solutions for clients the likes of P&G, The Kroger Company and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. At Baker Brand Communications in Santa Monica, a leading corporate branding company, Brian was responsible for providing creative leadership in his role as V.P. / Creative Director. For more than seven years, he led creative assignments for an impressive list of clients that included K2, Guess, CKE Restaurants (Carl's Jr.), Nationwide, Qualcomm and WellPoint.
Brian began his career as a designer in the Boston office of Fitch, a global leader in consumer-focused brand innovation. There, he built the foundation for a future of strategy-based design and a commitment to the highest level of service. After Fitch, Brian spent time as Design Director at Selbert Perkins Design in Los Angeles, a firm highly regarded for its work for clients the likes of Disney, Universal Studios, Los Angeles World Airports and USC.
Brian is a graduate of DAAP (the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning at the University of Cincinnati).