Ian Wharton

Founder and CEO

D&AD Course Leader

Nike Jury 2020

Profile

Company

Aide Health

About

20 years of design and innovation, the creation of IP and the development of international brands. Honoured by the Royal Television Society, Apple Design Award, D&AD, BIMA, Webby's and the Art Director's Club in New York. Served as part of the creative leadership for agencies in WPP and Publicis Groupe. Founder of Aide Health and author of Spark for the Fire: How Youthful Thinking Unlocks Creativity. Member of the Board of Governors at Arts University Bournemouth and advisory board member of D&AD Shift...

Countries

United Kingdom

D&AD achievements

Statistics
- 1 D&AD Award
- 1 Lecture & Talks
Participation
- Nike Jury 2020
- Mobile Marketing Jury 2014 — President
Learning
- 2025 Course Leader

Contact

Website

ianwharton.com

Socials

Events

Upcoming events

New Blood Festival attendees gather outside brightly coloured venue on sunny day

D&AD New Blood Festival 2026 with Adobe

Date: 30 June–1 July 2026
Location: Protein Studios, London
Speakers: Josh Akapo, Anthony Burrill, Ruby Brown, Annie House, Andy Peel, Mia Powell, Lücy Austin, Radim Malinic, Sarah Reid, Ian Wharton, Gabriela Lungu, Nicholas Hulley, Nadja Lossgott, Gili Ofir, Lilia Quinaud, Rachel Harding, Pierre Bottriaux, Eva Bashford-Harrison

Learning

Upcoming masterclasses

Principles of selling ideas

Next date: Coming soon
Course Leader: Ian Wharton

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