Digital Creators Podcast

Treh is a Boorloo/Perth-born creative director who has been working in the industry for 6 years. Treh has a very distinctive pop/contemporary-inspired style, with his key element being the representation of true diversity. Last year, he lived in Brisbane to further his experience in the creative industry, and he is now back in Perth with the purpose to connect and inspire. In this episode, we talk about Treh's creative journey, life struggles, overcoming them, finding inspiration in the darker moments, being a broke artist, business advice, the Perth community/Brisbane, diversity in the creative industry, overcoming limiting beliefs in the industry, artistic inspirations, influences, and more.Instagram:@digitalcreators_au @trehivory

This is the second interview with Tyler aka Kawasaki. In this episode, we get an update on everything he’s been working on and his defined direction of where he’s traveling as a creative. We talk about the updates of Tyler’s clothing brand Harajuku, (now JukuHara) as well as his new online platform Jargon which hopes to connect, promote and support different creative brands. We also touch on our love for brand collaborations, Uniqlo, and Japanese creative culture. Hope you enjoy. Instagram: @digitalcreatorspodcast @harry.digital @jukuhara.online @kawisaki @jargon.gallery

In this episode, I chat with 19 y/o Photographer and Designer Tylar aka Kawasaki. We learn the story behind Tyler’s streetwear brand Harajuku. (Which by the way has a pop-up this Friday). We chat about how he got into photography, his favorite clothing pieces, the best places to travel in Japan, Tylars experience Modelling for Puma, what’s it’s like playing mortal combat with Dezel Curry and Slowthai, following your passion as a creative, and we also dive into our favorite movies that fuel our creative passions and why.  Hope you enjoy Instagram: @digitalcreatorspodcast @harry.digital @tylar.t @harajukuboysclub

Philip is a portrait and documentary photographer and filmmaker. Throughout his career, he has been based in Tokyo in the 90s, Shanghai (2000s), Sydney, and Perth. His portraiture and feature work have been published by clients such as TIME, Figaro, The Wall Street Journal, The Independent on Sunday Review, and VOGUE China. His "Black Christmas Bushfires" (2001) series is part of the permanent collections at the National Gallery of Australia and the Museum of Australian Photography. He has directed several short films, including *Max Pam: The Freddie Incident*, which was shortlisted for the WA Screen Culture Awards in 2023, *Down The Wrong Path*, and *Lunch*. Philip graduated with a degree in Architecture from Curtin University in 1984.

FA Concept, short for Futol Aymeric, is a unique venture founded by Aymeric himself. While many in Perth believe it began there, FA Concept actually originated in 2009 under the name Atelier Spinel, focusing on jewelry making and Aymeric's own jewelry line. Over the years, it transformed to encompass styling, makeup, model training, and other elements that define FA Concept today. Aymeric Futol, a French-born artist, has led a life filled with creativity and passion. Growing up in Paris, lived in Geneva for 7 years , and eventually settling in Perth, he was surrounded by a family that nurtured his artistic inclinations. From a young age, Aymeric showed a keen interest in the arts, creating his first garment as a pre-teen. At the age of 15, Aymeric embarked on a journey to study jewelry making at the esteemed BJO private school. Under the guidance of the industry's best jewellers, he honed his skills and delved into the intricacies of the craft. With over 20 years of experience in the luxury and fashion industry, he continues to push boundaries and explore new avenues. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Aymeric's thirst for knowledge and dedication to mastering each endeavour he embarks on is a testament to his unwavering passion. As he forges ahead, there is no doubt that his journey has only just begun. Christian, a Geneva native with an Italian mother, had a diverse upbringing. He attended both Swiss and French schools, experiencing both public and private education. During his summers, he attended a boarding school in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bayern, where he focused on learning German. Later, he pursued higher education in the United States, studying English courses at a college in Berkeley, CA.After completing his education, Christian served in the Swiss military as an arm of carabineers. He then pursued further studies, earning a degree in law and a bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus on marketing and finance. To enhance his language skills, he attended a language school in Munich, Germany, where he also worked part-time at a logistics company.Christian's career took him to various places. He first moved to Chicago, where he worked in the tourism industry, focusing on sales and IT. Eventually, he returned to Geneva to work in the family business within the tourism sector. During this time, he also started a placement agency with a former partner.As his career progressed, Christian transitioned to the field of human resources. He gained valuable experience in a newly launched small business before securing a job as a payroll officer at a private bank in Germany. After seven years in this role, Christian met Aymeric, who had started his own company. Christian joined a small accounting and payroll firm as the manager of two teams in different states.Together, Christian and Aymeric embarked on several trips to Australia, particularly Perth, to explore new opportunities. They eventually settled in Perth, but faced numerous challenges in their business endeavors. Starting with a boutique in an old Salvation Army headquarters, they developed a European concept store. Christian's skills in accounting, payroll, and logistics proved invaluable, while Aymeric's guidance helped Christian transition into the fashion industry, expanding their business into vintage and styling.Christian's involvement in the fashion industry led him to frequent travels between Australia and Europe. He attended Australian Fashion Week multiple times in Sydney, including in 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2024.Their business continued to evolve, progressing from a concept store to a couture outlet, and eventually becoming a vintage boutique. Christian and Aymeric had carefully planned each step in defining their business as it stands today. With new ventures on the horizon, Christian eagerly anticipates the exciting developments that lie ahead in the coming months and years.

Lewis is a 24 year old photographer from Perth, Western Australia. He found his love for photography at a young age during a family holiday around both the North and South islands of New Zealand, where he continued to photograph landscapes and surf upon his return to the northern suburbs of Perth. This quickly led to shooting fashion, food and events for local businesses in Perth. He was fortunate enough to have shot his first wedding at the age of 19, which was the beginning of many in the years to follow as he began a new branch of his business in the wedding industry, shooting over 25 weddings in 2023. Covid pushed him to move to the Margaret River region to escape the chaos where he picked up a handful of clients such as Creatures of Leisure, Credaro Winery, Shelter Brewing co and Meelup Farmhouse. He wanted to chase bigger things and see what was possible so he took an internship position under Ian and Erick Regnard at Friday’s Studio in Perth to hone his craft and learn lighting inside and out. After 12 months with the brothers at Friday’s he went back to his country of birth and spent 4 months in London working as a lighting technician on fashion and advertising jobs for photographers such as Oliver Hadlee Pearch, Maya Skelton, Tom Craig and Emma Tempest. He now calls London home and continues to assist other high profile photographers in Europe and hopes to use this experience as a platform to project his career and be agency represented as a fashion and lifestyle photographer. Instagram: @lewisfrenchphoto

Jourdan Sungkar, a versatile creative professional, boasts a 12+ year career journey across Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney. Grounded in Perth's inner city culture of skateboarding and aerosol art, he holds a Communication Design degree specializing in Branding and Advertising from Curtin University and Swinburne University, graduating in 2015. Accepted into Melbourne's prestigious AWARD School in 2016, he delved into roles at major independent advertising agencies, contributing to brands like Coles, Optus, and Holden. A published author, Jourdan's works include 'Infinitism Magazine' and 'Get the Met: Melbourne Train System Design', with close to 1000 copies sold. As the founder of Four Letter Press, his independent publishing venture, his books grace respected retailers nationwide and are archived at the State Library of Victoria.

As the sun sets on the horizon, let us take flight for an immersive experience around the globe with Ken Leung. From the bustling streets of New York and London to the serene mountains of Bhutan, this journey promises to provide you with new insights into your creativity and how you see the world around you, even if you might be from a city that feels isolated, perhaps you’re in paradise after all. Ken Leung, is a Malaysian-born Australian-raised creative director with over two decades of global experience in brand identity.. His expertise spans photo shoots, brand strategy, corporate branding, and digital marketing. Ken has led creative teams for Monocle, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and DKNY, and collaborated with global brands like Belvedere Vodka, Calvin Klein, and Under Armour. As Uniqlo's Global Creative Director, he helmed high-profile collaborations with Jil Sander, JW Anderson, and Roger Federer. Instagram: @ken____leung @digitalcreators_au

Introducing Gene Brutty! Formerly a creative director at both Apple and Google, Gene now serves as the co-founder and Executive Creative Director of Imagine IF LABS. Specialising in branding, storytelling, advertising, and marketing, Gene brings extensive experience from his time at Google, where he held a regional Creative Director role in the Asia-Pacific Region. He's worked with renowned brands such as Toyota, Nike, and Coca-Cola. At Apple, based in Los Angeles, Gene contributed to the successful launch of digital and social campaigns for the iPhone 12 & 12 Pro in 2020. Now at Imagine Labs, Gene applies strategic creative thinking to solve real business problems. This episode delves into Gene's personal journey, his discovery of design thinking, his impactful roles at Apple and Google, and his return to Perth (Boorloo). IG: @genebrut @digitalcreators_au @harry.digital

If you’re a Perth artist aiming for the mainstream, this episode is for you. Meet Rachel Goad, founder of Musible, her own music distribution company, and the force behind 6kMC, a music management company, both started in Perth and now active in Sydney. Rachel entered the local music scene through djing. Eventually, she became the go-to DJ for live hip-hop gigs. Through her ventures, she collaborated with talents like Wesley Black, Kayps, Hoodzy, Your Boy Mars, and Harry Hilfiger. Formerly entrenched in Perth’s music scene and a radio host at RTRfm, Rachel’s now making waves in Sydney. In this episode, Rachel shares insights on breaking into the 2024 music scene, collaborating with Sony and Warner Music, her move to Sydney, and thoughts on the future of music and distribution. We’ll also touch on AI in music, with Rachel mentioning her use of tools like ChatGPT. Join us for a chat with Rachel Goad, exploring what it takes to make the cutting edge of the Aus or international music evolution.

‘Interconnected’ OPENING NIGHT & CONVERSATION EVENT REGISTRATION OPENING NIGHT EVENT Friday 20 October, 6.00pm – 9.00pm. Speakers: Gab Scott Grace Lam Jude Van Der Merwe CONVERSATION: THE INTERSECTION OF ART, CRAFT AND DESIGN. Saturday 21st October, 11am – 12.30pm. LOCATION PS Art Space Upstairs Gallery 22 Pakenham St, Fremantle WA 6160 Filmed & Produced by: HC Digital

Although she is normally very much behind the scenes I would like to introduce you to - Julia Armstrong the human behind Anfisa. Anfisa is a platform that represents Australian contemporary artists. In this episode we’re going to learn more about Julia’s story, why she started Anfisa, where her passion for ceramics and floral design comes from, and the current exhibition “Interconnected” which explores ceramics through the works of 17 artists across Australia. Each carefully selected artist has been commissioned to present a relationship between two distinct bodies of work within the same medium - a functional sculpture and a complementary wall piece that connect and converse with each other. Participating artists have been given full freedom of conveyed message, form, colour and technique. The showcased works are bound only by the requirement that they effortlessly integrate into everyday life, while authentically embodying each artist's unique voice. Exhibition open throughout the week from 10am till 4pm, Tuesday 17th till Sunday 22nd October 2023.

Jason Capobianco is a Perth-born international fashion and celebrity photographer most noted for his crafted cinematic style of storytelling. His high-fashion focus has led him to create work for some of the world’s biggest brands and publishers including Vogue, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Net-a-Porter, Dom Perignon, Clinique, Sotheby’s, Lane Crawford and Levi’s - photographing the world’s leading talent - Cate Blanchett, Sophia Loren, Gemma Chan, Judy Davis, Justin Bieber as well as Asia’s superstars Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok, Tang Wei, Fan Bing Bing and Angela Baby. In parallel to this, Jason has worked with some of Australia’s leading visual artists, directing, and producing a series of documentaries for the Australian Wildlife Conservancy as part of their artist collaboration series, on reducing wildlife extinction in Australia. Having previously lived in Sydney, Paris, Hong Kong and working in China and the APAC region as part of its ongoing creative boom. His latest campaign collaboration found him on a four-day road trip with WA Tourism and Formula One’s WA home hero – Daniel Ricciardo.

Meet Joe the owner of Joe's Printing. With a passion for photography and a keen eye for detail, Joe embarked on a journey that began over a decade ago, aiming to bridge the gap he observed in the printing landscape of his hometown, Freo (Walyalup). Joe's Printing was born from a rich background of experience gained while working in darkrooms and digital labs in Melbourne (Naarm). He realized that, like many artists, he longed for a printing experience that went beyond the ordinary - one where he could sit down with a printer, discuss the nuances of paper, and meticulously fine-tune every aspect of the printing process until the results were nothing short of perfection. This quest for perfection led Joe to set up his first printing lab, right in the comfort of his bedroom. Little did he know that those early prints from his bedroom studio would eventually find their way into major art collections and prestigious galleries. His dedication to the craft and artistic vision began to gain recognition. As Joe's Printing gained momentum, so did the relationships he built with his clients. With each interaction, he honed his expertise and continued to deliver exceptional prints. It wasn't long before Joe's bedroom studio evolved into his first official studio space in Jolimont, where he operated for seven years. Now, Joe finds himself back in his beloved Freo, where his journey began. He has worked tirelessly to establish a printing lab that offers hassle-free service without compromising on the high-quality standards he upholds. As an artist himself, Joe understands the desire for a final product that's nothing short of perfect. In this episode we welcome you to the world of Joe's Printing. This will be an education session about printing for my self but also for you, we’ll cover Joe’s story, how he he got into printing, the do’s and printing, the printing process, gear, where joes work has been exhibited, the artists he’s worked with and more.

In todays episode we have Ariel Katzir, an artist who challenges conventional ideals. With a background in fashion and textiles, Ariel explores the often-overlooked beauty in the lines that grace our faces. Her unique pieces, crafted with ink and acrylic on canvas, have carved her name into the art scene. Combining her passions, Ariel also practices transpersonal art therapy, guiding others through their own creative journeys. Discover how she finds balance between workshops, collaborations, live shows, and the solace of her studio.

Design isn’t just something that looks good, or functions well. Design isn’t just subjective it can be measured objectively. And I’m not just talking about marketing metrics from an ad campaign, view counts on a video or sales from a fashion brand. I’m talking about objectively measuring the social impacts of design and how it can have a positive effect on communities. And in this episode, we’re going to be looking at this through the lens of a practicing architect with over 20 years of experience, Nick Juniper. Nick Juniper is a practicing architect with a passion for urban design that has a positive impact on communities. Nick has over 20 years of architectural experience working in tourism, community facilities, and residential resort projects across South East Asia, India, and East Africa. Nick is currently the principal at The Fulcrum Agency which leverages community and social outcomes through evidence-based design thinking. Nick also runs FreoCast which is where we are doing this interview from. FreoCast is a not-for-profit community radio station that connects community through radio. In this episode we’re going to find out about Nick, his story, discover his unique perspective on urban design thinking and the differences of how this is perceived across cultures, talk about his passion for community-based design, Nick’s experience working as an international architect, his connection to the Perth creative industry, the social impacts design can have on communities and how that might be measured, and his vision for his work in Boorloo Perth and Wyalup Fremantle. Instagram: @digitalcreators_au @freocast

In this episode, we chat to Christopher Nixon, an 18-year-old fashion designer hailing from Boorloo Perth. We talk about how Chris discovered his passion for the world of fashion design, we discuss his first runway show alongside Marc Margai, who was featured in our previous episode. Additionally, we'll explore Chris's artistic influences and gain insight into his aspirations and goals for the future. Stay tuned for an exciting conversation ahead! Instagram: @christopherr.nixon  @digitalcreators_au

Dancing for 21 years, Cuban-born Juan Carlos Osma is a Soloist dancer with the West Australian Ballet and an award-winning photographer. His career in dance includes performing all over the world on stages like Melbourne art Center, Sydney Opera, Berlin Opera, the Mariinsky Theatre in Russia, and The Royal Albert Hall in London where he performed for Her Majesty's Queen Elizabeth. He has been dancing with the West Australian Ballet for 4 years now and is a Winner of the Outstanding Performance Award in WA. As an up-and-coming photographer, he is in the top 20 in Australasia by Capture magazine in the portrait category and the top 10 in Australia by Camera House. But the big news is that he is having his first solo exhibition at Kidogo Arthouse at the moment. With sold-out works and a renowned career in dance is my pleasure to introduce you to Mr Juan Carlos Osma. Instagram: @juancarlos.osma @yebo_photography @digitalcreators_au

Welcome to the Digital Creative Podcast, where we embark on a mission to uncover the very essence of creativity. I'm your host, Harry, and in this special episode, I'm thrilled to introduce you to a true master of hair styling – Daniel Yap. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Daniel Yap is a multi-award-winning artist in the world of hairstyling. His reputation extends far and wide, celebrated for his jaw-dropping hair shows and respected as a creative hairdressing educator. What sets Daniel apart is his unique styling method, a symphony of hair coloring techniques, layering of colors, and the fusion of textures that result in breathtaking works of art. In this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of Daniel's life story. From his humble beginnings to his current stature as a trailblazer in hair artistry, we uncover the source of his boundless inspiration and the profound artistic philosophy that shapes every strand he touches. Join us as we step into a world where hair becomes a canvas, scissors are paintbrushes, and creativity flows like a river. Discover the secrets behind Daniel's award-winning techniques and the passion that fuels his endless creativity. Whether you're an aspiring hairstylist, a creative soul, or simply curious about the transformative power of artistry in the realm of hair, this episode promises to ignite your imagination and leave you inspired. Dive deeper into the artistry of Daniel Yap as we explore his incredible journey and the mesmerizing world of hairstyling. Join the conversation in the comments below and witness the magic of hair brought to life through creativity.

🚨New episode is live! 🚨In this Spotify and Apple Podcasts exclusive we Introduce Marc Margai, an emerging 20-year-old fashion designer refining his craft at @smtafe_fashion South Metro TAFE in Bentley. Fresh from his debut runway show “The Beginning” alongside @christopherr.nixon at @homme_highgate in Highgate, Marc has begun to make his mark on the Australian fashion scene with his label @garmentsbymarcmargai . In this episode, we’ll peel back the layers of Marc’s latest collection and talk about the concepts behind his designs, his inspirations, why he goes by “fashion engineer” rather than designer, his unique take on sustainable fashion and his vision for the future. Joined by Jason from @rice.mates, we look at the Perth’s fashion scene from a student’s perspective and hear firsth and how Marc orchestrated his own fashion show at just 20 years old. This interview was hosted at @freocast so as always I want to send a big thank you out to the team. 📸: @marv.media_ #PerthFashion #PerthFashion,Designer #AustralianFishDesigner #marcmcgai #marcmcgaionline