Adam Murphy is an independant creative director and designer working with leading global agencies and in-house teams. He thrives in bringing purposeful brands to life, crafting visual stories that ignite positive connection.
His approach is collaborative, holistic, and hands-on; specializing in creative strategy, brand identity and experience, inclusive design, storytelling, systems thinking, and creative leadership.
Ko Maungaharuru te Maunga Ko Mohaka te Awa Ko Tākitimu te Waka Ko Ngāti Kahungungu te Iwi Ko Ngāti Pāhaurewa te Hapu Ko Adam Murphy toku ingoa
Education:
Ngā Pae Māhutonga Wellington School of Design, Massey University, NZ. BDesHons in Visual Communication, 2003.
Royal College of Art Executive Education x Design for Good Academy Foundation, Cohort 1. Summer, 2024.
Work collaborations:
April 2025 – Current Freelance Creative Lead for Brand, Communications & Digital ASML, Netherlands
October 2024 – April 2025 Freelance Creative Lead for - Olympus Medical, Germany - Nteractive, UK
Sept 2023 – October 2024 Freelance Creative Lead for - ASML, Netherlands - Philips, Netherlands - Interbrand, Germany - WaterStarters, Africa
Oct 2014 – June 2023 Experience Director, Philips, Netherlands
Nov 2011 – Oct 2014 Independent Senior Creative The Eclectic, UK
June 2006 – Nov 2011 Design Director, Futurebrand, UK
Sept 2003 – June 2006 Senior Designer, Redcactus Design, NZ
