Brian Sykes

AI Catalyst

A Visionary Explorer at the Nexus of Branding and Gen-AI

Brian Sykes is not just a seasoned branding and marketing expert; he's an industry pioneer who continually ventures where few dare to tread. With a professional journey spanning almost 3-decades, of which over 23 years, Brian was at the helm of his branding & marketing agency AdJourney, guiding it with an adept hand from its inception in July 1999 until 2022.

A fervent advocate for lifelong learning, Brian holds a degree in Communications with an emphasis on Commercial Art. His prowess as an educator is further highlighted by his past role as both a Macromedia and Adobe Certified Instructor, teaching cutting-edge tools to the next generation of creative professionals at esteemed institutions for over a decade.

The past year alone saw Brian authoring, producing, and releasing five seminal books on generative AI, aimed at upskilling creative professionals in the application of groundbreaking gen-AI tools like Midjourney and ChatGPT. His dedication to the AI realm led LinkedIn to recognize him as one of the 'Top 100 AI Art Creators and Innovators'.

His philosophy, deeply influenced by collegiate learnings like the "10 Effective Speaker Principles" and insights from master illustrators, revolves around the essence of communication and visual storytelling. Every element, Brian believes, should serve the narrative, driving the message home with clarity and intent. This vision, coupled with his insatiable curiosity, positions him uniquely as both an Explorer, constantly seeking the next frontier, and a Leader, blazing trails for others to follow.

Brian is currently spearheading the "Gen-AI Community for Creative Professionals", an avant-garde educational initiative. Known as the "A.I. Lab", this community is set to be a transformative space for creative professionals, helping them seamlessly integrate gen-AI tools into their workflows.