Ian Chernichaw

Ian Chernichaw is an award-winning creative with twenty plus years in establishing and defining brands across all communication platforms. Currently, Ian is Creative Director at Sesame Workshop where he creates innovative content across multiple platforms including YouTube, outreach, home video, series development, interactive games, web design, promotion, print, television, and the new Elmo’s World. He has led the creative and visual identity for high profile brands including AOL, Disney, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Sesame Workshop, and Spike TV. In his former life, he was Senior Art Director of Nickelodeon’s Emmy-Nominated series and brand, Blue's Clues where he oversaw the overall style of the show including character designs, key art, and style guides for all platforms, print and consumer products.

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