Welcome to my domain, this is the only piece of real-estate I own, so feel free to look around. Before you do, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Anto Noval, you can call me Anto. I grew up in Dubai playing football and dancing to the 80's & 90's music (both of which I still do). At large my professional experience has been in India, with exciting stints in New York and Vancouver. I am a creative director poised at the intersection of science and arts. This makes life both complicated and exciting because the relationship between my left & right brain is similar to that of Tom & Jerry. If you ever get into my head you will be amused with what goes on in there. Thank you for dropping by and make yourself at home. Cheers.
Microsoft Web Excellence
presented by Steve Ballmer,
CEO, Microsoft Corporation - 2012
Featured on Business World
cover page/cover story,
as a Future Leader
of Indian Advertising - 2011
Jury at the
New York Festivals
digital awards - 2010
Featured on CNBC TV 18
Young Entrepreneurs - 2009
Rated as one of the hottest
young Creative Directors
by Economic Times
Brand Equity - 2008
Rated among the
top 10 young guns
in advertising by afaqs - 2008
Ranked 671
among the 1000
Hottest Creative in Asia
by Campaign Brief Asia - 2008
Clio
One show
Cannes Lion
Adfest Asia Awvards
Applied Arts
Outdoor Asia Awards
Bangalore Ad Club Awards
Goafest Abbys
Copywriter of the year (Bangalore Ad Club)
Most outstanding WPP work of the year 2008
Education
This bit is the most recent and perhaps the most important set back that set me up for a leap. Late 2016 I was headhunted by Amazon. After 12 rounds of interviews and much anticipation I landed the job! I was to join the team as Creative Head on Monday, February 13th, 2017. Unfortunately Amazon couldn't complete the hire because I was not a graduate. Therefore, with Tom & Jerry in my head and fire in my belly I went back to school. It's fascinating what textbooks can do to a seasoned mind. This is my proudest moment and It doesn't end here. I intend to study till I get my Masters in Design and a Doctorate in Psychology while I keep myself thoroughly entertained. "You ain't seen nothing yet." - Jack Nicholson
Bachelor of Arts - 2019/2022
Anthropology & Psychology
Electives - Social & Cultural Anthropology, Ethnographic Filmmaking, Ergonomics, Emotional Intelligence & Competence, Psychological Research, Counselling, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Youth, Gender & Identity.
MIT's Sloan School of Management - 2017
Design Thinking & Innovation
The executive program blends the perspectives of marketing, design, and engineering into a systematic approach to delivering innovation. The program is structured around six modules: 1. Design Thinking Skills 2. Identifying Customer Needs 3. Applied Creativity 4. Design of Services and Customer Experience 5. Financial Analysis 6. Environmental Sustainability