WHO ARE WE?

The Sharper Pencil is a fiercely independent creative
and production outsource.

Our business is about ideas.

We believe that a simple, potent, original idea that
connects, is the most powerful communications tool
available on the planet.

So our entire focus is on message efficacy.

Not media commissions, consultancy fees, retainers
or anything else.

JOHN ILIAN
Advertising strategies, Creative Director / Copywriting.
With a Degree in Communication and Marketing (London), John is a member of the Australian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD), The Institute of Practitioners of Advertising (IPA) and a Life Member of the Perth Advertising and Design Club. He has won many local, national and international awards including the PADC International Fellowship. He was voted Creative Director of The Year, Copywriter of the Year for six consecutive years and was named as one of ten legends of Perth Advertising. John's reputation is not solely built on his creative acumen, but also his strategic thinking ability.

STEVE SHEPHERD
Advertising concepts, Designer /Art Director
Steve's experience includes twenty years in developing effective advertising and communication materials for a wide range of corporate, retail, commercial and industrial clients. His design and art direction skills frequently serve to enhance the potency of the communication pieces that he produces and often extends the normal boundaries of traditional photography and illustration. His pragmatic approach makes him an intelligent choice for many clients.

TIM ROBINSON
Production & Studio Manager.
Tim is a designer and the production manager at TSP. He has a Diploma of Arts in Graphic Design and Multimedia Design. Tim has 12 years experience in Advertising and related industries. His experience includes hands-on work in sign making and display work, offset print, and advertising production. Tim is highly skilled in a wide range of contemporary technologies including digital illustration. He has a strong attention to detail and such is his print management experience, he is often able to provide clients with additional economies in their print production work.