Mads Monsen started out as an apprentice with a commercial photography studio in Bergen, Norway before moving to London, UK, where he underwent a BA(hons) Graphic Design degree course at Central Saint Martin's College of Art & Design.
After working in London, Mads Monsen was hired to come and work in Vietnam. He ended up staying there longer due to getting married to his wife Thu.
Mads Monsen spent close to six years working as an art director for Vietnamese fashion/lifestyle and cooking magazines before setting up Studio MadsMonsen in 2008.
Clients include (but not limited to): Ogilvy, Bates, Saatchi, Lowe, Dentsu, DDB, BBDO, Tetrapak, Ponds, Halida, Techcom Bank, Prudential, P/S, Maggi, Dove, Clear, Mead Johnson, InterContinental Hotel, Life Resort...