Stuart Macmillan & Jean-Philippe Dugal

At No Fixed Address, Stuart MacMillan and Jean-Philippe Dugal have turned their culture clash, a sharp-eyed Quebecois designer and a writer whose craft was forged across the creative hubs of Europe, into the agency’s most versatile engine for growth and impact.

Over the past 18 months, this duo has redefined what Creative Team of the Year looks like by blurring every line between design, advertising and business solutions. Their output is staggering: 18 projects, producing 12 campaigns and the only Canadian Design Shortlist at Cannes. From brand identities and cinematic narratives to platform launches and product design, their work proves that range is not just a skill set, but a strategy. It’s the rare ability to speak every creative language while maintaining an uncompromising standard of craft. Stuart and JP’s partnership has helped fuel a 10% year-over-year agency growth and a 34% lift in organic growth across the client roster. Their impact has set new benchmarks for the industry, demonstrating how small-budget, proactive ideas can command global attention and even secure government funding. By fusing design and storytelling, they’ve shown how creativity can cut through certainty and lead with clarity in an unpredictable industry.