For Deborah Magnan, best known by her mononym, Debo, making a scene is a job requirement. As the creative director for a stunning range of clients, Debo has proven herself invaluable as an unparalleled architect of campaigns the world over. Her entire life has been shaped by the enormous influence exerted by those who held the title of creative director before her. Even as a child growing up in Cannes in the South of France, the power and importance of branding and marketing were apparent all around her.

“It was magical to grow up by the beach in that beautiful city,” Debo said of her upbringing in the legendary home of the Festival de Cannes, “and to be able to get an international vision of entertainment and branding from Cannes Film festival, the MTV parties, and TV and licensing conventions.”

That upbringing, immersed in a world where marketing is king, awakened an early passion within Debo. She saw the ways companies would generate massive buzz through all kinds of innovative marketing tactics, and she knew exactly what she was meant to do.

“I began by making my own events in partnership with Barbapapa, an old kids’ cartoon licence… The events became so big that the brand came back very strong both in the market and on TV, so I got a name for that,” recounted Debo. “Then I opened my first nightclub called the Mini Club. I was in charge of designs, fabrics, lighting, floors, the name and logo, DJs and special guests, marketing and PR, and even smell, I did everything, and it was a hit! I was able to cover all the creative aspects of the business, fulfilling the role of creative director.”

Since then, Debo has sharpened her instincts and expertise to become one of the most potent and innovative creative directors in the industry today. Her relentless determination to carry every one of her clients to the absolute pinnacle of their potential makes her an unrivaled figure within her industry.

Far more than simply marketing, branding, public relations or advertising, Debo possesses an uncanny sense for exactly what will make her clients’ brands trend and explode. It’s a product of the unceasing and unwavering focus she’s always devoted to her clients. Before she ever wet her feet with Barbapapa and Mini Club, Debo has always had a keen and intuitive understanding of each of her clients’ unique needs.

“I’m able to cover concept to design, branding to marketing, merchandising to food, beverage to menu and production to show,” Debo said, explaining the vast array of responsibilities with which she is entrusted. “I have a 360 degree approach that few people have in this field. I’m able to take a brand and make it grow in every direction and dimension — where a lot of other creative directors only focus on one side of the brand: either logo, production, or merchandising.”

As a creative director, Debo’s job is to guide her clients through the complex process of establishing and evolving their brands’ identities. To that end, she is an unrivaled force in the industry. Among her illustrious list of clients is world renowned, Grammy Award winning electronic music pioneer David Guetta. Working closely with Guetta, Debo planned and executed a worldwide tour of parties dubbed “F**k Me I’m Famous” to coincide with Guetta’s album of the same name.

“‘FMIF’ went from a party to an international lifestyle… I did all the merchandising and collection design for more than 1,000 different products. I was in charge of production, packaging, show concepts, prop design, marketing, and branding,” Debo explained. “That meant planning everything from the giant neon door to the lollipops giveaway, outfits, handling the full creative direction of performers, as well as the neon swing, onscreen visuals, merchandising, store design and advertising.”

Among Debo’s most inspired work is the remarkable campaign she designed for the Sugar Factory. A restaurant chain headquartered in Las Vegas, the Sugar Factory has expanded to 30 metropolitan locations in major cities around the globe, including New York, Chicago, San Diego, Dubai and Manila. The Sugar Factory relied heavily on Debo in order to reach that level of worldwide market saturation.

“I was responsible for creative direction, food and beverage concept, and the entertainment concept,” Debo said, describing the wide range of her responsibilities. “I did some branding, such as the Gummy Bear World logo, Foodgod candy box logo… I designed a full museum of candy, 20 rooms full of sweet experiences. I did a lot of food, beverage and entertainment concepts.”

It was Debo who conceived Sugar Factory’s greatest claim to fame, the Rainbow Slider Burger. A favorite of both kids and adults, the Rainbow Slider also proved immensely popular with the celebrities and influencer patrons who love Sugar Factory. The long list of big names who’ve helped make Sugar Factory wildly popular includes Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Britney Spears, Drake, Nicole Scherzinger, Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria and Rupert Grint.

“The client was looking for a branding signature, and that’s what I did with Rainbow Sliders,” Debo said. “The sliders perfectly match the Sugar Factory logo.”

As it turns out, Sugar Factory was an absolutely perfect client for an innovative creative director like Debo. Most of her peers could only dream of successfully promoted a brand by creating a product that appeals to every age group, in addition to being wildly popular among some of the world’s biggest celebrities. For Debo, Sugar Factory provided the perfect opportunity to express her true talents.

“I love the fact that it’s a family business. They care about every detail of the company and are very open about creativity,” Debo recalled. “Sugar Factory will always give you a chance to test a new recipe.”

No matter who the client, where the venue, or what the brand, Deborah “Debo” Magnan’s innovation and tireless dedication put her miles ahead of her peers in the industry. For clients determined to stand out in the crowded arenas of hospitality and hospitality, there isn’t a shred of doubt that Debo is the best, most driven, and most innovative professional to have in their corner.