Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We sit down with Nomad Studio co-founder Stu Watson for an honest, fast-paced dive into the world of creative agencies—from cutting his teeth at Wolff Olins to leading high-profile global work today.
Stu shares his take on London’s creative scene, the culture of awards, that Jaguar rebrand, and why confidence matters more than credentials. Whether you're an aspiring designer or a seasoned creative, this one’s packed with insight, honesty, and sharp advice.
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00:36 No time for imposter syndrome
04:13 It tends to be NY, California, or London
06:03 The branding success of the decade London creative agency landscape
09:14 The rest don’t count
10:53 Don’t ask for a job
12:13 It’s 4.20, hours of enjoyment
CREDITS
Interviewee: Stu Watson
Interviewer: Ian Yates
Producer: Joel Bankhead
Video Editor: Gibran Gomez
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We sit down with Nomad Studio co-founder Stu Watson for an honest, fast-paced dive into the world of creative agencies—from cutting his teeth at Wolff Olins to leading high-profile global work today.
Stu shares his take on London’s creative scene, the culture of awards, that Jaguar rebrand, and why confidence matters more than credentials. Whether you're an aspiring designer or a seasoned creative, this one’s packed with insight, honesty, and sharp advice.
► Every type of asset, for any type of project and a full stack of AI tools: elements.envato.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_tZIsF3JRDxI&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
00:36 No time for imposter syndrome
04:13 It tends to be NY, California, or London
06:03 The branding success of the decade London creative agency landscape
09:14 The rest don’t count
10:53 Don’t ask for a job
12:13 It’s 4.20, hours of enjoyment
CREDITS
Interviewee: Stu Watson
Interviewer: Ian Yates
Producer: Joel Bankhead
Video Editor: Gibran Gomez
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Discover free how-to tutorials and online courses. Design a logo, create a website, build an app, or learn a new skill: tutsplus.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_tZIsF3JRDxI&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
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