Ross Chowles, a visionary Art Director, Creative Director, and founding partner of The Jupiter Drawing Room in Cape Town, has left an indelible mark on the creative industry. With a prestigious tenure at Y&R and a significant role on the board of The One Club for Creativity, Chowles has consistently been at the vanguard of creative innovation and strategy. In his insightful TEDx talk, "Curating Your Own Circle: The Impact of Your Surroundings on Success" Chowles delves into the crucial role that our social and professional circles play in shaping our creative output and personal growth. Drawing from his illustrious career in the creative industry and academia, he emphasizes the importance of intentionally choosing the people we surround ourselves with. Chowles argues that our environments and associations significantly influence our ideas, motivations, and success trajectories.
With a storied career spanning over four decades, Ross Chowles has left an indelible mark on the advertising and design industry. As an Art Director and Creative Director at Y&R, and a founding partner of The Jupiter Drawing Room in Cape Town, South Africa, Chowles has been at the forefront of creative innovation and strategy. His expertise and vision have also led him to serve on the board of The One Club for Creativity, further cementing his influence in the field. Transitioning his wealth of knowledge and passion for creativity to academia, Chowles currently enlightens minds as a professor at Michigan State University. Here, he dedicates himself to teaching the next generation of creatives the art of creation and strategy in advertising and design, nurturing future leaders in the industry. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx