LIVE ZOOM EVENT: ‘Say More With Less’ | Noma Bar in Conversation with James Sommerville OBE

Noma BarLive Zoom Event
Written By Dutch Uncle

A masterclass in visual communication and conceptual clarity.

Join us for an exclusive live dialogue on Thursday, April 16, 2026, featuring world-renowned artist Noma Bar and James Sommerville OBE, former VP of Global Design at Coca-Cola.

This session explores the technical precision of Noma Bar’s work and the strategic application of simplicity to amplify visual impact.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, April 16

  • Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM BST

  • Platform: Live Zoom Session

Registration — Secure your place via Luma

Join over 250 global creative professionals already registered for this deep dive into high-level design theory and execution.

Technical Focus: Simplicity and Visual Intelligence

James Sommerville leads a technical inquiry into Noma Bar’s methodology. The conversation focuses on:

  • Conceptual Reduction: The process of distilling complex narratives into singular, potent images.

  • Visual Clarity: Techniques for utilizing negative space and geometric precision.

  • Impactful Artistry: How refined visual elements drive engagement for global brands.

Dutch Uncle

Dutch Uncle is an award-winning international illustration and animation agency founded in 2006 by Helen Cowley. With offices in London, New York, and Tokyo, we operate across every major timezone, connecting the world's most ambitious brands with exceptional global creative talent.

Over nearly two decades, Dutch Uncle have built one of the most decorated artist rosters in the industry. Our artists have produced Gold Clio and Cannes Lions award-winning work for clients spanning fashion, luxury, fintech, tech, healthcare, and publishing. We have collaborated on prestige illustration and animation projects for global leaders, including Hermès, Burberry, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Rimowa, as well as Apple, Google, Mercedes, Netflix, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, The New York Times.

We represent illustrators and animation directors who lead their fields in conceptual thinking, visual intelligence, and craft. Artists whose work cuts through algorithmic sameness to deliver genuine cultural impact.

Beyond our core roster, we also draw on an international network of talent across five continents to meet the scale and complexity of any brief.

Dutch Uncle operates as a full-service creative production partner, managing everything from artist sourcing and briefing through to licensing, copyright, animation production, and final delivery.

We specialise in complex, multi-market projects that demand creative precision and seamless execution. Whether that is a single editorial commission, a suite of high-impact social media assets, or a global animated campaign.

For nearly twenty years, the world's leading agencies, publishers, cultural institutions, and brands have trusted us to bring their most ambitious work to life.

https://www.dutchuncle.co.uk
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