MAXWELL REED is Swedish-Canadian creative entrepreneur, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Kingdom of Something, pioneering motion design company established 2016 in Amsterdam. Born in Canada, grew up in south of Sweden, lived in Amsterdam for 10+ years. Now Creative Consultant & Owner "NOT on sale".
Started career at MediaMonks (2013-2016), working on projects in Singapore, New York, Los Angeles in fast-growing position. Left to co-found Kingdom of Something with former Hyper Island classmates. Education: Motion Graphics at Hyper Island 2012-2013, Foundation of Visual Arts and Design at Vancouver Film School. Led innovative projects for high-profile clients including Adidas, KFC, Nike, Samsung, Panda Express, Philips, Paradox Interactive (City Skylines). Philosophy: problem-solver, not order-taker. Believes in asking right questions and challenging creative vision to ensure best possible results. Sought-after speaker at industry events sharing insights on entrepreneurship, design, creative culture, and animation's power to elevate digital products and trigger emotions. Inspired by ability to get others fired up when inspired—useful trait running creative team. Podcast guest on Beyond 8 Figures, featured in Clio Awards "2 Minutes With" series.
