In-House Designer Spotlight - Richard Murdock

It's time to turn the spotlight on another one of the amazing In-House Designers.  This month, get to know the talented guy behind many of my favorite AC designs!

Name: Richard Murdock
Hometown: Selah,Washington
Occupation: Graphic/Product Designer

When I grow up I want to be... old and gray with my wife Bre and a couple of great-grandchildren.
If I had a million dollars I would... buy a red farmhouse and a silver Infiniti QX 56 and save whatever was left.
I never miss an episode of... my baby girl doing new tricks.
On my iPod... A Christmas Gift For You from Phil Spector, A Charlie Brown Christmas - Vince Guaraldi, When My Heart Finds Christmas - Harry Connick, Jr., and A Christmas Together - John Dever and the Muppets.
I get inspiration from... Design Sponge, The Dieline, Etsy, Photography Blogs, Movies, Botanical Prints, Pottery Barn, Land of Nod, and Martha Stewart Weddings - just to name a few.

My favorite day at work would include... arriving early, participating in fun conversation, receiving new product that we've just designed and trying it out, all while munching on an Einstein Bagel - Cinnamon Raisin.

The best AC product is...  flair and patterned paper.
What I love the most about my job is...  spending the day with fun and creative people, working on something new everyday, being informed about current events - thanks Ben, and seeing all fun products we've worked on hit the shelves in stores.

And here's a little peek into Richard's (neat and tidy!) workspace in the AC Studio...

Thanks Richard for sharing your talent with all of us!  AC wouldn't be the same without you.

Comments

[{vicki}]

That is the COOLEST photo on your computer!

[Diana Fisher]

Love the pic on his computer!! What a great guy!! Nice to meet you!

[Joli]

Ok Richard, I am from Zillah, WA and I have a very important question for you. Is there anywhere around Salt Lake that compares to Miner's? Whenever we go to Yakima to visit family we always have to stop and get a Miner Burger and shake (one that you drinnk with a straw, not eat with a spoon!) Miner's and my family are the only things I miss about living in the valley.

[Paige Evans]

Richard - your designs rock and your family is gorgeous and I miss your Christmas music.

[mia]

I too had to comment on the screensaver cuz it's really really great!

[rachael wood]

OMG, so handsome! great products AND eye candy! Thanks AC!

[Richard M]

Hey Joli - You're right, Miner's is hard to beat. I haven't come across the shake you can drink with a straw, but I would recommend JCW's by Thanksgiving Point for the burger.

And thanks to everyone for the comments. The picture on my screen is one of the engagement photos of my wife and me that my talented friend Gavin Cox took of us in downtown Salt Lake.

[MargieH]

Nice to meet you, Richard!
Wish my scrap area was as clean & tidy as your work space! WOW!
Hmm...if I should clean, then "maybe" I'll have more creative flowing...nah! LOL!!
Keep up the wonderful creations!!!
Happy holidays to you and your beautiful family!

[Supermar]

Richie Rich!!! I'm so glad you are listening to the John Denver and the Muppets Chirstmas album. I miss you!

ps-I see you are by the "girl's room" window now. Hope you are liking that location. It's fun to see everyone come in before everyone else does. btw-you take the best pics, it's so not fair!

[lory]

Hi Richard! Nice to meet you!!!
Your designs are super!!! You are a great!!!!!
Happy holidays to you and your wonderful family! The picture with the hat is gorgoeus!!!!

Big kisses
Lory

[Chloe]

Be still my beating heart! LOL!

Nice to meet the talent behind your great products AC!