Edward Booth Clibborn
D&AD President — (1962–67 & 1968–71)
Profile
About
Edward Booth-Clibborn began his creative career in J Walter Thompson’s typography department, going on to become an art director for brands that included Campbell Soup. After 11 years, during which he’s said he became “rather renegade”, Booth-Clibborn left the agency and joined D&AD as Chairman in 1963. He remained in the role for 30 years, later becoming an advertising consultant for the Labour Party. In 1974, Booth-Clibborn set up publishing company Booth-Clibborn Editions, focusing on books dedicated to art, design and popular culture.
About
Edward Booth-Clibborn began his creative career in J Walter Thompson’s typography department, going on to become an art director for brands that included Campbell Soup. After 11 years, during which he’s said he became “rather renegade”, Booth-Clibborn left the agency and joined D&AD as Chairman in 1963. He remained in the role for 30 years, later becoming an advertising consultant for the Labour Party. In 1974, Booth-Clibborn set up publishing company Booth-Clibborn Editions, focusing on books dedicated to art, design and popular culture.
D&AD achievements
- Participation
- D&AD President — (1962–67 & 1968–71)
- Participation
- D&AD President — (1962–67 & 1968–71)