Richard Longmuir
Creative Director, Designer
In their own words
Now I work from home, I can go for a run in the morning to get some fresh air, which wakes me up for the day.
Either you find out that they are super-nice and experience the same imposter syndrome you do, or you realise they're faking it and it's all a front.
Articles & interviews4
- Creatives share their tips for beating the Blue Mondays
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May gathers advice from designers, illustrators, and marketing professionals on how to overcome the January blues. Contributors share personal strategies such as exercise, social connection, embracing rest, and lowering expectations to maintain wellbeing during winter. The piece highlights a positive, reflective approach to the so-called 'Blue Monday' period.
- Is there a productivity crisis in agencies we're not talking about?
The article by Tom May explores whether creative agencies are facing a hidden productivity crisis. Through insights from multiple studio founders and creative directors, it examines how hybrid work, rising complexity, and economic pressures have reshaped agency operations since 2020. The piece calls for an honest industry-wide discussion about evolving business models and expectations.
- Creatives Share Effective Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Creative Boom’s article by Tom May gathers insights from designers, illustrators, and creative directors on how they manage imposter syndrome. Contributors share practical techniques such as keeping 'feel-good' folders, naming their inner critic, and focusing on community and kindness. The piece emphasizes that imposter syndrome is a shared experience and can be transformed into motivation for growth.