Stephen Judge MA FRSA

Stephen Judge MA FRSA has over 25 years of experience in the creative industry. In 1996, they began their career as a Creative Designer at Ferraro Wilkes. Stephen then moved to Phoenix IT Services as a Creative Consultant in 1997, followed by Senior Creative Designer positions at THE CHURCH AGENCY LIMITED and Butterfield Morris Bushell Ltd in 1998 and 1999 respectively. In 2001, they were appointed Creative Director at Brand Architects - London. In 2000, they founded Bonfire Creative Intelligence, where they held the role of Founding Creative Director and later Strategic Development Director. In 2022, they became a volunteer Saddler at SaddleUp! and an Advisory Board Member for Creative Industries at the University of Bedfordshire. In 2021, they were appointed Creative Strategy Consultant at TYDEX. Most recently, in 2023, they became a Judge for the SMEBeds Awards.

Stephen Judge MA FRSA has a comprehensive educational background, beginning with a Foundation Course at The Bedford College Group in 1990-1991, followed by a Foundation at South Thames College in 1989-1990. Stephen then went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication from Birmingham City University in 1991-1994. Following this, they completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Design and Visual Communications at Birmingham City University in 1994-1995. Finally, they completed a Master of Arts in Design and Visual Communications, with research, from Birmingham City University in 1995.