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Running a Creative Agency Without Losing the Craft
Tariq Al-Farsi on how House of Few stays small, expensive, and creatively restless while refusing to scale into a traditional agency model.
Tariq Al-Farsi|Founder & Creative Director|House of Few| 33 min May 4, 2026
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About Tariq Al-Farsi
Tariq Al-Farsi founded House of Few, a branding studio in Dubai known for identity systems for fashion, hospitality, and technology clients. He previously led design at a global agency before leaving to build his own practice.
Key Takeaways
- 1Saying no is the only way to protect the work that gets you hired.
- 2Creative teams need slack, not just deadlines.
- 3A strong point of view is the most scalable business asset.
Transcript Excerpt
“We turned down a seven-figure retainer last year because the scope would have turned us into the thing we left. That decision cost us revenue but preserved the studio...”