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Blair Neal
Creative Technology Leader (ex-Fake Love, Deeplocal)
Blair Neal is a Creative Technology Leader known for designing unique and innovative experiential installations driven by technology, yet created with empathy for humans.
With a track record spanning back to 2010, Blair has been involved in over 80 client projects, including large theater performances, permanent installations, event activations, and various other creative endeavors.
His work has been recognized with multiple Cannes Lions awards, and his agency was honored as the Ad Age Small Agency of the Year (Northeast) in 2016. Notable clients he has collaborated with include Google, Meta, Netflix, Samsung, Nike, and more.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Blair Neal is a skilled new media artist with a focus on light art, alternative displays, visuals, and performance. He has provided live visuals for music acts like Phantogram and Girl Talk and crafted music videos for groups such as Braids and Lymbyc Systym.
Additionally, Blair is committed to promoting open-source software, organizing Arts+Tech meetups, and creating informative guides on creative technology trends.
In his role as a Creative Technology Leader, Blair blends a wide range of expertise. His extensive project experience has equipped him with versatile knowledge across various domains, making him adept at overseeing technology teams and guiding project processes to successful outcomes.
He plays a pivotal role in the initial creative ideation phase, determining the best technological solutions based on project requirements like budget, feasibility, and innovation. Blair also spearheads internal R&D initiatives within the Creative Technology department to keep the agency at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies.
Blair Neal holds a Master of Fine Arts in Electronic Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media, Arts, and Communication, both from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has held key positions at several prominent organizations, showcasing his leadership and technical expertise.