Richard Longmuir

Creative Director · Designer

4 articles · Jul 2025 — Jan 2026

Studios:Launch

Quotes

  • “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 & interviews

  • Creatives share their tips for beating the Blue Mondays

    Creative Boom · Jan 19, 2026

    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.

    Gardiner Richardsonother
  • Is there a productivity crisis in agencies we're not talking about?

    Creative Boom · Jan 12, 2026

    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.

    DNCOStudio DRAMAMoahbranding
  • Creatives Share Effective Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

    Creative Boom · Sep 8, 2025

    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.

    Laundry Studioother
  • "Creatives Share Self-Care Strategies: Insights Revealed"

    Creative Boom · Jul 22, 2025

    Creative Boom’s Katy Cowan gathers insights from designers, illustrators, and artists on how they practice self-care ahead of International Self-Care Day. The article highlights routines like spending time in nature, exercising, setting boundaries, and making time for fun and rest. It emphasizes the importance of balance, connection, and mental health in the creative industry.

    Big PixelMan Madeother