À propos de ce podcast
‘A Designer’s Perspective’ is the follow-on season from the award-winning podcast Two Gins In – A Designer’s Perspective.
Voted Australia’s No.1 Design Podcast for 2025, the new season continues to spotlight creativity, innovation, and the stories that shape the design world.
This season expands beyond design, featuring conversations with interior designers, architects, interior stylists and other creative professionals — from photographers and design journalists to makers and artists. It’s a space to explore the many ways creativity takes shape, and how different disciplines influence the way we live, work, and experience design.
Hosted by Karyn McRae + Helen Lynch, qualified Interior and Building Designers with over 25 years of experience, the podcast offers an insider’s view of the creative world, it’s about gaining a deeper understanding of the industry from those driving it forward.
A Designer’s Perspective is released fortnightly, featuring a mix of candid conversations with industry leaders along with solo episodes where Karyn + Helen share their expertise and experience.
Épisodes
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- #EP 09 - Mel Mackenzie - The Interior Designer's advocate · 46 min · Saison 2Mel Mackenzie is a principal at TKD Architects in Sydney and one of Australia's most respected interior designers, with a career spanning over 25 years across commercial…
- EP #08 Rhiannon Lee - 'Don't give AI the stuff you actually love doing' · 43 min · Saison 2Rhiannon Lee is the founder of Oleander & Finch Interiors, a mentor, podcast host, and AI strategist who helps creative business owners integrate tools like Claude and Notion…
- EP #07 Sandro Nocentini - The Soul Behind the Canvas · 43 min · Saison 2Sandro Nocentini is an Italian-born, Sydney-based artist, art educator and curator whose work is held in private collections around the world. Known for his richly layered…
- EP #06 James Treble - Unveiling the passion behind design. · 45 min · Saison 2We've had the pleasure of sharing a stage with James on quite a few occasions over the past few years, and somewhere along the way we went from colleagues to genuine friends. We…
- EP #05 Stef Hanson - The power of visual storytelling & staying true to yourself · 33 min · Saison 2In this engaging conversation, Stef Hanson, a Melbourne-based Creative Director, photographer, and videographer, known for her authentic storytelling and dynamic visual…
- EP #04 Linda Habak / Studio LHD - On mentorship, trust and the reality of the design process. · 38 min · Saison 2In this engaging conversation, Linda Habak, an accomplished interior designer, co-founder of Rosebriar Developments and now podcaster herself, shares her journey from marketing…
- EP #03 What really matters when choosing furniture, with Caron Grunschlag - KE-ZU Furniture · 36 min · Saison 2In this episode, we chat with Caron about her inspiring move from the finance world into the design industry and her role at KE-ZU Furniture. It is a great reminder that career…
- EP #02 Kate Nixon: The organic journey of an award-winning Interior Designer · 23 min · Saison 2Kate Nixon: The organic journey of an award-winning Interior Designer. In this conversation, Kate Nixon shares her organic journey in the design industry, influenced by her…
- EP #01 Neale Whitaker: A name synonymous with design & style in Australia. · 47 min · Saison 2Neale Whitaker shares his journey from magazine editor to television presenter, discussing the evolution of design inspiration and the importance of aesthetics. He emphasizes the…
- #EP 44 - Wrapping 2025 & Raising the Bar. · 11 min · Saison 1This is a short wrap to close out 2025 and mark a reset for the podcast. It’s been a big year behind the scenes, and while we pressed pause on releasing episodes mid year, the…
- EP#43 Before You Begin, 8 Things to consider for a Successful Renovation · 27 min · Saison 1In this episode of 'Two Gin's In, a Designer's Perspective', Karyn and Helen discuss the essential steps homeowners need to take before starting a renovation or new build. They…
- EP #42 "Design is in the Details" – Door Hardware with Marc Bennett from MOMO Handles" · 24 min · Saison 1In this podcast episode, Helen & Karyn chat with Mark Bennett, the marketing director of Momo Handles for the Furnware Group, discussing the evolution of the brand, its design…
- Ep #41 - The Art of Window coverings insights with Rohan Love - Northside blinds · 28 min · Saison 1In this engaging conversation, Helen and Karyn speak with Rohan Love from Northside Blinds about the intricacies of window coverings, the importance of early planning, and the…
- Ep #40 Transforming Homes With uPVC Windows, Interview With Roland Safar From Thermaglaze · 37 min · Saison 1In this conversation, Helen and Roland discuss the benefits and features of UPVC windows, focusing on their thermal efficiency, installation process, and overall advantages for…
- Ep #39 Lessons learnt from designing my own Kitchen · 48 min · Saison 1Summary In this episode, Helen and Karyn discuss the intricacies of kitchen renovations, sharing valuable insights from Karyn's ongoing renovation project. They cover essential…
- Ep #38 Great Kitchen Design Simplified · 34 min · Saison 1KITCHEN DESIGN CHECKLIST LINK Summary In this episode of 'Two Gins In', we dive into the essentials of kitchen design, emphasising the importance of understanding personal…
- Ep #37 Design Trends for 2025 · 19 min · Saison 1In this episode of Two Gin's In, Karyn and Helen discuss the hottest interior design trends for 2025, focusing on colour palettes, furnishings, and the resurgence of vintage…
- EP #36 INTERVIEW with Tara Solberg - Few & Far - 'Honing in on your home style' · 30 min · Saison 1Tara Solberg, owner of Few and Far and Indigo Love, shares her journey in the design industry and offers tips on defining your style. Tara explains their interior design services…
- Ep #35 Designing with purpose: Functional joinery with Carla Condulici · 39 min · Saison 1Established in 2008, My Joinery has steadily grown and expanded their footprint. They operate from their own factory in Kingsgrove. As a family-owned and operated business and…
- Ep #34 Talking Tiles with Diana Di Lorenzo 'Di Lorenzo TIles' · 22 min · Saison 1Diana DiLorenzo’s controls the retail side of her family run and owned business, ‘DiLorenzo Tiles’ She Is one of 4 Sisters involved in the business, each bringing their own area…
