Creative Strategist

UX/UI Transformation Leader

Human-Centered Digital Experiences

Creative Strategy & Design

I’m a creative leader at the intersection of technology, design, and business—passionate about shaping experiences that drive growth, inspire audiences, and deliver measurable impact.

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Introduction

With over 20 years of experience leading high-performing teams and scaling creative operations, I currently serve as Chief Experience Design Officer at Blue C, an Orange County-based creative marketing agency. My focus is on blending strategic insight with breakthrough design and emerging technologies to craft meaningful, results-driven brand experiences.


Before Blue C, I helped grow Rhythm into one of Southern California’s premier digital agencies. As Chief Creative Officer, I played a key role in developing our creative practices and scaling the business to an eight-figure revenue which led to an acquisition by Code and Theory, a global digital-first agency. I remained on as CCO for six years post-acquisition, guiding creative direction and innovation across major client engagements.


Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of influencing brand and customer experience strategies for organizations like Acura, BMW, CBRE, Citadel, E&J Gallo Winery, Experian, Golub Capital, Honda, The Irvine Company, Jacuzzi, Porsche, Swiss RE, Karma Automotive, VinFast, and WorldStrides.

Brand Strategy & IdentityCreative Strategy & DirectionProduct DesignVisual Design SystemsArt DirectionMotion & Film DesignIllustrations Concept DesignCreative DirectionCampaign ArchitectureUser Centered Design ExperiencesContent Strategy & DevelopmentCampaign ConceptsMotion & FilmTypography
01. Featured Work

Acura Email Marketing Campaign

Acura Email Marketing Campaign

Creative Strategy & Design · Campaign · 2021 - Present

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When We All Vote Website Redesign

When We All Vote Website Redesign

Creative Strategy & Design · 2022

02
Guitar.com Redesign

Guitar.com Redesign

Creative Strategy & Design · 2022

03
Acura Email Marketing Campaign

Acura Email Marketing Campaign

Creative Strategy & Design · Campaign · 2021 - Present

04
NAFO Website Design

NAFO Website Design

Creative Strategy & Design · 2022

05
NRG Brand Identity & Website Redesign

NRG Brand Identity & Website Redesign

Brand Strategy, Creative Direction & Design · 2020

06
IrvinePacific.com Website Redesign

IrvinePacific.com Website Redesign

Strategy, Design, Content Development · 2020

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02. Experience & Education

Experience History

2024 —
Present

Chief Experience Officer

Blue C — Orange County

I currently serve as the Chief Experience Design Officer at Blue C, an Orange County-based creative marketing agency. My focus is on blending strategic insight with breakthrough design and emerging technologies to craft meaningful, results-driven brand experiences.

2003 — 2023

Chief Creative Officer

Rhythm — Irvine, CA

As Chief Creative Officer at Rhythm, I helped scale the agency to eight-figure revenue, leading to its acquisition by global digital agency Code and Theory. I stayed on as CCO for six years post-acquisition, guiding creative direction across major client engagements.

Apr 2003 — Nov 2003

Senior Art Director

Experian - Irvine CA

2000 — 2013

Co-Founder - Art Director

Yummy Industries - Huntington Beach, CA & Basel, Switzerland

Education

1996 — 1998

Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial & Product Design

Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA

1995 — 1996

Product Design

Art Center (Europe)

Teaching

Guest Speaker

Orange Coast Gollege, CA

Guest Speaker graduate and undergraduate studio since 2022.

Teaching

Visiting Critic

University of Concordia, CA

Graduate and undergraduate studio critiques.

03. Awards & Recognition

2023Anthem Award - Gold - Interface & NavigationWebsiteBest in Show
2023Anthem Award - Gold - User Experience, MicrositeWebsiteGold
2022American Advertising Federation (AAF) - Silver - Best User Experience DesignWebsiteGold
2022AAF Mosaic Award - Best in Show - User Experience & Interface DesignWebsiteGold
2022AAF - GOLD - Consumer Website WebsiteGold
2022AAF - Silver - BtoB Website WebsiteSilver
2022Anthem Awards - Bronze - Digital & Innovative ExperiencesWebsiteBronze
2022Anthem Awards - Bronze - User ExperiencesWebsiteBronze
2018Honda Premier Partner Award - Digital Media ExperienceDigital Media ExperienceGold

Thank You
I hope you have a splendid day!

Detailed Case Studies available upon request.

Instagram

@hannesgmeyer

Location

Huntington Beach
California, USA