"John is that perfect combination of creativity and business expertise. He's a wonderful art director and so much more. You not only get great design but design that delivers. He’s a laser-focused listener and knows how to hit the target while maintaining top notch standards. Whatever the task, he always seems to have the broad range of skills to make it happen. And, he’s a pleasure – I turned to him often for his valuable feedback. You can relax if John is handling something – it will get done and it will be excellent."
- Nancy LeBrun, WebMD
"John is a gifted art director possessing a unique skill set. Not only does he have the creative and technical chops to perform at the highest levels, he has uncanny business acumen and is extremely organized. As John's former manager, I always rested comfortably with him on a project, as I knew it would be completed on time, at exceptional quality, and would deliver the intended results. He is also a pleasure to work with and would be a welcome addition to any team he lands on.
- Terry Grim, WebMD
"We had the pleasure of being selected to work with John and his team on creating content for the WebMD pregnancy app. John was given the project with very short notice, and he took it and ran with it. He was organized and clear on his creative direction and expectations. The level of knowledge and commitment he brings to his projects really moves things along. It was exciting to be a part of this project and we hope to work with John in the future."
- Corrie Smith, Nucleus Medical Media
"John knows design, but what's so refreshing is that he is also a true team player – soliciting input and keeping everyone involved. Then when it comes time to execute the concept, he's all about delivery. He rolls with the punches, switches gears fast and is a great verbal communicator. I watched him come in as a contractor and quickly be hired and promoted – he's just that good."
- Alex Helton, Philips Design/Royal Philips
"I had the pleasure of working with John on various projects, including a gargantuan roll-out of international packaging designs for multiple Sonicare propositions.
Throughout the project, I relied on John to handle many details. He always brought focus and professionalism, acing even the most challenging client interaction. Beyond that, the team also responded well to him, accepting his knowledge and creative leadership with regards to the deliverables.
John is dedicated and would often extend himself to complete the work. Yet, he has a gift for keeping the atmosphere light-hearted and fostering a positive work environment for the entire team.
He is articulate and can rationalize creative work extremely well to clients – this characteristic proved to be essential in our overall success.
I would highly recommend John for senior design or art direction roles. I can only hope I have the chance to work with him again in the near future."
- Natascha Seeger Cross, Philips Design/Royal Philips
"John Todd's experience and talent make him a great addition to any design team. He's creative and detail oriented. He focuses on total quality of the end product, from conception to execution. He takes a leadership role in mentoring junior designers, and is an asset to design managers in translating strategy to design."
- Douglas Tobin, Philips Design/Royal Philips