A creative studio built for businesses that are ready to be distinctive.

ABout Us

Out of the Norm was built on a simple belief: creativity isn't decoration. It's a commercial lever. When it's used with intention, positioned properly, directed clearly, and executed well, it changes how a business is perceived, how it wins clients, and how it grows.


We're not a typical agency. We don't take briefs and disappear. We work as a creative partner, bringing strategic thinking and production capability together so the work we deliver actually moves the needle.


Our backgrounds span film, TV, VFX, brand strategy, content production, media, and marketing. We've worked on campaigns for brands like Nationwide, Snapchat, Genomics england and more. We collaborate with vetted specialists and partner studios to bring the right people to every brief.


Out of the Norm is led by Micah Mcleod. Clients who work with Micah on strategy come to Out of the Norm when they're ready to execute. Clients who come to us directly have access to Micah's strategic direction throughout.


We also work with a trusted network of specialist partners across VFX, animation, and creative production.

our Doc approach

We diagnose what’s holding you back, operate on your systems, and create visuals and experiences that make you unforgettable.

Diagnose

We identify what's blocking your growth, unclear messaging, weak positioning, misaligned visuals, or a brand that's outgrown how it communicates.

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Operate

We build the creative direction, systems, and structure to fix it. So the brand works as well internally as it looks externally.

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Creative surgery

We deliver the campaigns, content, and brand assets that make your positioning tangible and your value visible.

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What We deliver

For brands

  • Campaign delivery — end-to-end creative campaigns built around a clear strategic brief.
  • Brand communication — how you look, sound, and show up across every touchpoint.
  • Content production — high-quality content that builds authority and drives action.
  • Sales and pitch assets — decks, presentations, and materials that close deals.
  • Go-to-market creative — launching new offers, products, and positioning into market.

For communities

  • Positioning and Pitching Workshop — becoming easier to understand, remember and recommend
  • Storytelling Programme — making your work land and stick
  • Personal brand & LinkedIn Programme — a public presence that matches your level
  • Content Workshop — turning expertise into things people actually engage with
  • Communicating your value — saying what you do so the right people get it