About

Hi! I’m Rikard Köhler, an Art Director based in Stockholm, currently at .Monks. I’m passionate about crafting innovative, human-centered creative solutions that resonate. My journey started in journalism, which eventually led me to visual storytelling and advertising.

I thrive in every phase of a project, from ideation to execution. Whether it’s animating in After Effects, pushing pixels in Photoshop, or conceptualizing groundbreaking campaigns, I approach every challenge with optimism, structure, and a knack for collaboration.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me behind the lens, honing my photography skills and exploring new ways to tell compelling stories.

Let’s create something amazing together!


Honors & Awards

2023
- D&AD - Wood Pencil - The One Show - Best of Discipline (Health & Wellness)
- The One Show - 2x Gold
- The One Show - Merit
- NextUp.Monks (Media.Monks & Cannes Lions) - Internal Creative Competition - 2x Shortlist

2022
- Epica Awards - Silver- London International Awards (LIA) - Grand
- London International Awards (LIA) - 3x Gold
- London International Awards (LIA) - 2x Bronze
- The Gerety Awards - Gold
- Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - Grand Prix
- Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - 2x Silver
- Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - Bronze
- Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - 9x Shortlist

2021
- The Webby Awards - Nominee

2019
- ADC Awards Young Ones - Silver
- Cannes Future Lions - Shortlist
- Clio Awards - Shortlist
- The One Show Young Ones - Silver
- The One Show Young Ones - Merit
- The One Show Young Ones (Client Pitch) - Finalist

2018
- Fight Gunfire with Fire (The One Show) - Gold
- The One Show Young Ones - Merit
- The One Show Young Ones (Client Pitch) - Finalist

2015
- Column Writing - Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) - First Place

2014
- Best Newspaper Column - California College Media Association - Honorable Mention