Liam Hopkins
Designer · Artist
In their own words
a living, breathing sanctuary of sound
In the creative industry, your mind is your most valuable tool. So you need to nurture it like any craft and protect your mental space as fiercely as your art.
Articles & interviews
- Manchester's "Music for the Senses" Ignites Creative Exploration
Creative Boom reports on 'Music for the Senses', a large-scale public art trail by Wild in Art transforming Manchester into an open-air gallery celebrating the city's musical heritage. Featuring over 80 artworks, installations, and murals by artists such as Lazerian, Lei-Mai LeMaow, and Nomad Clan, the project merges art, music, and urban space. It also includes an interactive app and supports local music venues through a charity auction.
- The Spark Podcast: Brian Cannon on Mental Health and Gilmore Girls
Episode 122 of The Spark podcast from Creative Boom covers creative news and inspiration, including JKR’s retro-inspired rebrand for Mozilla, Meta’s AI developments, and Factory International’s creative training in Manchester. It also highlights the deaf-led podcast series Shaping Tomorrow, a mental health tip from Liam Hopkins of Lazerian Studio, and previews an upcoming interview with Seema Sharma about AI’s impact on creativity.
- 6 Essential Habits for Creatives to Boost Mental Health
Written by Tom May for Creative Boom, this article outlines six habits creatives can adopt to protect their mental health. Drawing on insights from designers and creative directors, it emphasizes boundaries, balance, discipline, self-care, personal projects, and open communication. The piece ties into World Mental Health Day and highlights the importance of sustainable creative practice.