Richard Brandon Taylor
Designer, Design Consultant, Founder, CEO
In their own words
I think the design game for many has got tougher post-COVID.
Established brands carry memory structures that people already associate with them, and they are crucial in the way consumers connect with these brands on an emotional level.
Articles & interviews3
- Robert Beatty on Retro Photoshop and Primeval Album Cover Design
Creative Boom examines reports that senior creatives are considering early retirement amid AI disruption, post-COVID economic pressure and diminishing design-business margins. Contributors argue that although production-based work is vulnerable, human craft, technical execution and strategic brand expertise will remain valuable. The article recommends that creatives reposition toward strategy and specialised skills rather than competing on cost and production speed.
- Creative Industry Faces Early Retirement Crisis Amid AI Fears
Creative Boom examines why some senior creatives are considering early retirement amid economic pressure, changing client demand and uncertainty about AI. Interviews with designers and industry practitioners explore the risks of retirement, the continuing value of specialist craft and the opportunities in strategy, adaptability and broader creative problem-solving.
- Criticizing Cancel Culture in Creative Industries