Creative Catalyst with Lianne Baron Lianne Baron

In this episode, Luke shares his initial impressions of the Apple Vision Pro. We discuss the impact of this new headset into the mixed reality lineup of options, and also share our aspirations for what we hope spatial computing will eventually evolve into.Host bios:Lianne BaronLianne is an experienced Augmented Reality strategist and partnerships expert who works at Meta where she supports the world's top AR creators to create impactful experiences that leverage the latest in immersive techno...

In this episode, I chat with creative powerhouse Christian Venables. He shares how his background in architecture has informed how he creates and brings textures to life in the digital realm. We chat about his strategies for refining his art, knowing when to push a piece and when to say "it's done!" and how working in collaboration with others can take your best work to the next level.We reference Christian's collaborative group of virtual reality artists - see more of their work here!Lianne ...

I sit with my co-host Luke to do a quick review of the year and how the approach in producing AR experiences has shifted with the introduction of new tooling such as ML on different platforms. We share our enthusiasm for what's to come in 2024 and talk about how vital it is to stay nimble in this rapidly-changing space, particularly in being thoughtful of the audiences we are producing for. We also share insights on where AR sits in the funnel and setting realistic expectations about co...

On this episode, I chat with Anne Horel about how to exist as a creative on social channels, and we discuss the ebb and flow of her creative process. We chat about creativity and play, revisiting our inner child, plus the value of producing tangible work and how AI has been integrated in her workflow.About Anne Anne Horel is a Multi Award-winning Digital Artist based in Paris.Her work has been seen all around the world - Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Japan, Dubai, Istanbul, New York, Par...

On this episode, we debrief about Lensfest, Snapchat's developer conference and hackathon hosted in Los Angeles, California. We underscore the importance of staying nimble across the AR ecosystem to embrace the inevitable changes that will influence the landscape of the industry. We celebrate 5 years of Luke launching record-breaking AR experiences and talk about lessons learned, and we identify how we decide to chase opportunities that will land you at the front of the pack. Finally, we shar...

Back after a brief break, I'm joined by innovative artist and pioneer Adrian Steckeweh where we discuss how the delightful architecture and culture of Japan influences his creative experimentation, how exploring a feeling determines the delivery tool for his work, trusting the process even when it's scary, taking signal from all emotions to experiment creatively and we also share our techniques for capturing quick ideas especially when out of the shower or emerging from a dream.This was a won...