The Creative Studio Insider

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Oct 2026

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It’s a platform for experienced, talented, innovative in-house studio managers to share their tips and tricks on running internal creative studios. Whether it’s about growing productivity and maintaining service standards in a remote world, retaining top performers, or keeping teams motivated and safeguarding their mental health, VA and her guests will be discussing it here. Think of the Creative Studio Insider podcast as your chance to hear answers to the questions, you were too afraid to ask (or never even thought of asking)! www.creativerecruiters.com.au

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October 30, 2026Episode 2652 min

Episode 26 - Marcus Byrne - AI and the Creative Industry

In this episode of The Creative Studio Insider, Lawrence Akers chats with Marcus Byrne about Ai and the creative industry. Marcus Byrne spent 20 years in advertising, most recently as Head of Art and AI at Thinkerbell. He released four books on AI, and now an independent AI creative advisor. He uses AI to amplify human creativity, running workshops, consulting and keynotes to help creatives, agencies and brands make, learn and lead with it. For more information on Creative Recruiters, click here: https://www.creativerecruiters.com.au/ For more information on Marcus Byrne, click here: www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-byrne www.marcusbyrne.myportfolio.com www.marcusbyrne.gumroad.com

January 23, 2024Episode 2537 min

Episode 25 - Christopher Phillips - Mental Health & Wellness in Creative Jobs

Tune in with Lawrence Akers and Christopher Phillips as they discuss the creative industry and mental health.

September 20, 2023Episode 2426 min

Episode 24 - Mils Achi - Creative Studio Manager for Mable

In this episode our Senior Consultant Lawrence Akers discusses inspiration, direction and creative processes with Mils Achi from Mable. This episode has great insights and will fuel new creative ideas and ways of working.

September 30, 2022Episode 2323 min

Nancy Shah - Principal Designer - Next Reece Group

In this episode, our host Ethan unpacks the world on in-house consultancy and the varied projects that Next works on. She explains the differences between in-house and external. Having a finance and commercial background adds an extra element to design and strategy work. They discuss managing innovation and change for growth and how to overcome the fear of change. The emerging trends in UX design and where it's headed. Listen in for an excellent, up to date discussion about current design strategy and UX.

July 5, 2022Episode 2230 min

Jim Yencken - Digital Director - Liquorice Studios

In this episode which Ethan hosts he discusses career paths, design and the studio with Jim Yencken from Liquorice Studios. In this informative podcast there is lots of advice for up-and-coming designers, don't miss this episode.

May 27, 2022Episode 2122 min

Dan Crozier - Head of Multi Media Design - Leo Burnett

In this insightful episode we speak with Dan Crozier from Leo Burnett. Vicki-Anne discusses the history of the agency, where it has come and what makes it so special as one of the world's oldest design studios.

May 5, 2022Episode 2029 min

Andrew Green - Head of Design- Canva

Don't miss this episode with the Head of Design at Canva. In this podcast Andrew tells us about the bigger vision for the company, how designers can look forward to more precision and technical tools. Andrew shares with us his creative journey and has some great advice for up and coming designers.

February 17, 2022Episode 1930 min

Episode 19 - Mitchell Jones from Made For

Mitchell Jones explains in this podcast the changing characteristics he has experienced with workplaces and attitudes towards office space. He tells us about his internal creative process and what he has learnt along the way in terms of creativity and collaboration. Don't miss this episode, it unpacks new attitudes towards design, creativity and the workplace.

December 14, 202124 min

Justin Mansfield - Red Nose Organisation

CONTENT WARNING: This podcast discusses stillbirth and initiatives around prevention. Please use your discretion if this topic is difficult for you. We chat with Justin Mansfield Creative Manager at the not for profit organisation that many of us know and love - Red Nose Organisation. In this podcast, we cover some very serious issues that face parents in Australia and building awareness around these difficult topics. Justin shares with us his creative journey and how he came to work with Red Nose Organisation. Don't miss our last podcast for 2021.

October 27, 2021Episode 1728 min

Stew Miles - Suburban Rail Authority

Episode 17 - Stew Miles - Suburban Rail Loop Authority Stew Miles tells us all about his creative career, how he came to be studio manager at the newly formed Suburban Rail Authority and working remotely: Setting up a new studio Defining creativity Working remotely and still being creative