Brian Williams

Brian Williams is an Irish graphic designer, developer of advertising commercials, and short film director. A graduate of Dublin Institute of Technology, Williams is a winner of multiple industry awards who has worked with U2, a number of TV stations and a range of major brands.

Early life Williams was born in Dublin, Ireland, and the 1993 Zooropa album linked to it, in particular leading the graphic design for the album, including the digital images and layout, but also some filming. His work with U2 lead to several awards. TV3 and the MTV Music Awards, and he won advertising industry awards in print, animation and live action work. El Colony.

In 2006, Williams produced a video composition as part of a 15-year group retrospective exhibition for several members of his graduating class, opened by Alex Barclay. Further awards have been won from the European body EPICA, and from the Institute of Creative Advertising and Design.

Williams cites Syd Mead as a significant influence.

Personal life Williams married Yve Morris at Kilquiggan, Co. Wicklow, in 2000, and they settled in Sandymount on Dublin's coast. As of 2006 they were living in Ireland. A son was born in 2019.