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Sebastian Ibel
Founder & President
Known to finish the food off of his friends’ plates. #hangry
Sebastian Ibel
Camika Blackwell
Graphic Designer
Lover of word games & reigning champion of misspelling "restaurant"
Camika Blackwell
Nana Acheampong
Web Developer
Main character in a 3-hour daily series titled 'What Should I Eat For Lunch?'
Nana Acheampong
Sebastian Ibel
Founder & President
Education
Ecole Des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France
Diplome (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Visual Communication
Q&A
Tell us about a favorite project you’ve worked on.
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What skills do you bring to the team?
Leadership, Creative Direction, Client Relationships, Management, Problem Solving and Strategic Direction.
What interests you about working in a small agency environment?
Versatility and flexibility.
Who is your favorite designer or idol?
David Ogilvy. He was one of the most influential characters in modern advertising. He was smart, witty and complex, understanding all aspects of marketing, consumer behavior, and very intelligent in translating all this in smart and unique campaigns.
Why do you love what you do?
I have a passion for people, psychology, and design.
Where are you from?
Hamburg, Germany. One of my most unique experiences from there is hitchhiking across Europe when I was 17.
Camika Blackwell
Graphic Designer
Education
Columbus College of Art and Design
Graduated 2015
Degree
BFA in Advertising and Graphic Design
Q&A
Tell us about a favorite project you’ve worked on.
I created paper-crafted cassette versions of a favorite singer of mine! It was my first experience paper crafting and using a Cricut machine but it was a fun time for me to learn the art of paper construction.
What are you most excited to work on/learn about/gain skills on as you grow in your position?
I'm excited to gain more knowledge while working directly with clients and seeing how I can meet and exceed their design needs.
Why did you get into marketing/design/development?
My first experience with design was with Photoshop CS3 designing MySpace layouts and custom CD covers. I realized I enjoyed it way more than the fashion illustrations I created at the time in middle school and here I am! ^_^
What is the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Details please!
Took my first solo trip to Japan for a concert! I was abroad for only 5 days (with barely any time to fight off jet lag), was constantly lost on the streets of Osaka and what little Japanese I knew was atrocious but I loved it. I managed to meet other fans and experience Osaka with them, can't wait to go back!
What is the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Details please!
Took my first solo trip to Japan for a concert! I was abroad for only 5 days (with barely any time to fight off jet lag), was constantly lost on the streets of Osaka and what little Japanese I knew was atrocious but I loved it. I managed to meet other fans and experience Osaka with them, can't wait to go back!
Essential Movie Friday choices:
Genre jumping here but for sure:
Sweeney Todd, Chicago, Spirited Away, 28 Days Later, Friday, and Children of Men.
Nana Acheampong
Web Developer
Education
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Graduated in 2019
Degree
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
Q&A
Favorite project you've worked on
For my final year project we built a heliostat and that has been my favorite project i've worked on. I had to collaborate with others from the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering classes and it was really exciting finding solutions to problems we faced
What interests you about working in a small agency environment?
Everything I do feels like it matters. Every project feels almost personal and my input feels important. I love that about working in a small agency environment
What is your favorite part of the design/development process?
There's this euphoria I get when I figure out a difficult problem or when I build something that was supposed to be challenging. That is my favorite part of development.
Why do you love what you do?
Building something useful out of nothing. Sometimes it feels like magic.
What is your favorite way to get physical/exercise? Why?
I love doing group activities with my friends. Playing football(soccer), laser tag, running. The friendly atmosphere coupled with the competition makes it exciting
Favorite band, artist or genre of music?
I listen to so many different types of music and always looking for more. My favorite artists change constantly. PinkPantheress, Black Sherif, Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Dean, Stella Sena; to mention a few.
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them.
I have a tabby cat, Princess Yumi. She's a rescue. We found her alone as a kitten, abandoned.
Where can we find you on the weekends? What are you doing there?
You will most likely find me at home on the weekends. I don't go out much. At home watching a show/anime, or playing some games.
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1990
Pre-USA
Born and raised in Hamburg, Germany and educated in visual communication at the Union Centrale des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France, Sebastian moved in 1986 to New York City to start his career as an Art Director for Arnell & Bickford where he worked on the Donna Karen, DKNY, and Christian Lacroix accounts. In 1990, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Sebastian returned to Hamburg and joined the agency Springer & Jacoby to work as an Art Director on their Mercedes Benz account.
1991
Berlin
In 1991, Sebastian moved with the Ayer Network to found the first satellite office in Germany’s future capital, Berlin. After teaming up with some talented East-German designers under the name of YPS Art, Sebastian co-founded Röttjer Schütz & Ibel in 1993. The agency was one of the first true east/west German agencies. This groundbreaking concept made for rapid growth in a very short period of time. The agency’s clients included Schering AG, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies worldwide, and the State of Brandenburg.
1996
IC Communication Team - Ibel Agency
In 1996, Sebastian moved to Columbus to join his wife Rebecca and founded IC Communication Team in 1997. Set up as a professional networking group, IC Communication Team, Inc. linked highly trained specialists in the communication field to deliver a full service marketing, advertising, and design package on the Columbus market. Sebastian led the marketing and advertising component. In 2001 IC Communication Team, Inc. was rebranded into Ibel Agency.
2013
Short North
The Short North was a long term home for Ibel Agency. In his role of Chair of marketing for the Short North Business Association, Sebastian was instrumental in defining and branding the neighborhood into the “Arts District”. Ibel Agency donated a lot of time and talent to help turn the Short North into the vibrant district it has become today.
2015
Downtown
Downtown Columbus has been home to Ibel Agency since 2015. We are excited to be part of the renaissance of our city and love the energy and diversity of our new home. We are now located at Factory No. 6 in the Warehouse District where we continue to focus on purpose-driven communication and award-winning design.
