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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

Vicki-Anne chats with Christie who is based near Wellington in New Zealand. They discuss the differences between Australia & New Zealand as well as:

• Managing a remote team using technology
• Defining 'greatness'
• Managing internal and external stakeholders and their expectations
• Working for a financial services company experiencing huge growth