NEW YORK, USA // Richard Christiansen is the Founder of Chandelier Creative, a full-service creative agency with offices in New York City, Milan, Shanghai and Beijing.

Before founding Chandelier Creative in 2005, Richard was the Creative Director of Benetton's Colors Magazine, Milk Magazine and Suede Magazine.  He also was also a Creative Director at French publisher and creative agency, Assouline. 

He has been the recipient of various awards throughout his career, including those from The Art Director's Club, the National Retail Federation, The Webby Awards and The Fashion Group International.

Richard was raised in a farm in rural Australia. While New York City is his home, you will likely find him with his chickens, bees and vegetables in Montauk.