In 2012 Represent looked at what designers can do to help themselves stand out in an increasingly crowded job market asking studios what they wanted to see from would be recruits. In 2013 we turned the tables and looked into what makes a really stimulating creative environment. We asked studio founders, creative directors, freelancers and consultants which factors combine to create the perfect workplace. From chairs to lighting, management structure to client relations, philosophy to free pilates, they all provided some real food for thought.