Field of Design

“The moments after the game; the celebrations, the tears, the raw emotion that you can tell a story of through a photo, is what I look for as a photographer. Those moments where you can show character and emotion… They’re not just a footballer, they are a person.”You can find Gaby on Instagram @gabybarnscreativeConsider our PatreonCommunity Events EOIWith a camera in hand since the age of twelve, it wasn’t long for Gold Coast local Gaby Barns to ignite her sports creative career by securing a school based traineeship with local NRL franchise Gold Coast Titans. Still in school Gaby begins work in the club’s community team, focusing on club content for off-field initiatives and local community groups.It’s here in community marketing, Gaby develops her skills and learns the ways of “clubland” until a restructure in 2020 gave “the push that escalated my career” shifting her to the on-field marketing team leading social media and content.Then, a decade after arriving as a teen at the Titans, it was time to move on. Gaby steps into the world of freelancing, unlocking new opportunities with Queensland Maroons, Supercars, SailGP and Tennis Australia; where she took a courtisde seat photographing the 2024 Australian Open Men’s & Women’s Finals.Gaby reflects on the learnings of moving into freelance work, the importance of networking and the value strong working relationships with industry contacts.We talk about the technicalities of photography and what different approaches are required for recording different styles of sports.There’s life inside team Titans such as team bus rituals (don’t sit in ‘that’ seat), the moments after a win or loss and the rollercoaster ride of managing those results on socials.Gaby shares the advice she would give to her younger self and the advice to aspiring young creatives, who want to thrive in a world of sport that includes mainstream female representation.We talk prized projects and moments, the ones she wish she could do over, education vs experience and what the future might hold.

"There is always going to be people that don't like change and we experience that all in our lives all the time... but if you take those people on a journey with you and sell the brand to them in a way that can resonate with them, then they will forget about that pretty quickly ."Tara Campbell-Barry is the Creative and Brand Lead at NRL franchise, Gold Coast Titans. The Print and Graphic Arts Graduate from RMIT earned her stripes as the sole designer for Ticketmaster Australia/New Zealand before a six year stint at AFL club Richmond and then the Titans.Episode Visual GuideEpisode Source Articles & LinksConsider our Podcast PatreonCreative to the bone, Tara has dipped into freelance work from time to time and dabbled in other medium such as music, but it is "big brands with many eyes" where she thrives.We talk about her time at Ticketmaster; particularly who and what set her up to succeed in the industry, Richmond; the dark years and the golden ones, and now life at the Titans.Tara gives the inside scoop on team meeting rituals, behind the scene video/graphics content and projects that never make it to the public eye.We discuss the importance of female representation in the industry, who inspires her as well as her eagerness to continue paying it forward to the next generation of female creatives.Tara shares her perspective on the "buy in" for the club you work for, artificial intelligence, experience vs certificates, professional development, imposter syndrome, leadership and more.

This weekend is the Grand Finals for the AFL, NRL & NRLW, but there is so much more on our mind:Aston Villa "Wet Shirts"QLD Maroons 2024 JerseyCricket AustraliaBig Bash CricketRacing Football ClubSSN MavericksAdidas goes 35% biggerEpisode Visual GuideEpisode Source Articles & LinksConsider our Podcast Patreon

"I think there is something cool in capturing athletes and making them look like gods".Kurt Thomson is a Brisbane based Freelance Photographer and Videographer who has traveled Australia and the world to capture athletes and sport.Episode Visual GuideEpisode Source Articles & LinksConsider our Podcast PatreonWith a 9-5 career as a draftsman for over seven years, a fast-and-loose Kurt picked up a camera one holiday and instantly found love. It was not long after this vacation fling that he decided to study the art, make it it his second job before quickly taking the plunge into full time self employment.Kurt shares his growth story; from how maintaining a presence on his Instagram page miraculously catapulted him to the United States to photograph the most legendary golfer of all time... (yes, that one).We talk about some of his work with FOX Sports, NRL side Brisbane Broncos, NBL side Brisbane Bullets, Australian Super Netball and golf brand TaylorMade.We get a bit philosophical in this episode and talk about success and failure, living in the moment and striving to always be better.Kurt breaks down some of the things he is looking out for when he is doing a shoot, how he operates while on set, content IP and shares a really great story involving his camera and roller-blades.We talk motivation, inspiration and who he likes to follow online.You can find Kurt on Instagram @kurtogram

"Be proud of what you make and keep going".Joshua Blakey is the Multimedia Graphic Designer at Port Adelaide Football Club, a professional AFL team with a long and rich history.Episode Visual GuideEpisode Source Articles & LinksConsider our Podcast PatreonAs a kid, rather than immerse in colouring-in books, Josh preferred to draw on blank paper. To him the bold black printed lines were like prison bars, confining the infinite creative opportunities of a blank canvas. And although getting steered away from the creative industry during his schooling years, Josh eventually found his path to Graphic Design through his tertiary education and eventually Port Adelaide Football Club via some unique employers.In this weeks episode, we discuss the roles and responsibilities of an AFL club's Multimedia Graphic Designer.Josh talks us through the ethos of Port's Men's and Women's collateral, the value of the AFLW and the importance of First Nation's Rounds.We dive into commercial partners and integrations, taking and giving feedback, as well as the pros and cons of working remotely.With a rapidly evolving industry, we theorize what the future may look like for sports creative, the best skills to have, advice for those looking to get into or level up in the sports creative industry and reflect on some good and bad trends making their way around this year.Finally we get some truly amazing recommendations from Josh on who we should be following:Josh's Recommendations:@karl_shakur@landforce@lilsle@michaelirwinco@trillie_farley

Nick and Mason discuss the following in this weeks episode:New Logos in Basketball, Hockey, Netball & LeagueLand of 10,000 Lakes celebrated in City JerseySpecial Jerseys return for Knights and EssendonRetro Jersey for Fremantle, Western Bulldogs and PortAlternates for Canterbury Bulldogs and Redcliffe DolphinsCanberra Raiders refreshed logo for 2024Episode Visual GuideEpisode Source Articles & LinksConsider our Podcast Patreon

It's been a while. We touch on the red hot topics from the past six weeks in this uninspiring return to the podcast.Maybe not Washington CommandersDawg pound has its dayMonsters swear black and blue with their brand refreshTalk of the town with Manchester United & Arsenal 2023/24 kitsComm Youth Games uniforms revealedTeam GB celebrate the everyday extraordinaryPlus slightly a little more. All compacted into this 1h 12 minute audio file for uneasy listening.Episode Visual GuideEpisode Source Articles & LinksConsider our Podcast Patreon

Tassie look to finally be getting their team. To step up to the occasion, we have reviewed the branding of the AFL's expansion teams from 1987 - 2012.Mason and Kit also discuss the ARL's reduction to Australian team supporter jerseys, a preliminary look at FIFA's 2026 Branding (zzZzz), SSN First Nation Dresses and the search for Victorian 2026 Production Team.Episode Visual GuideEpisode Source Articles & LinksConsider our Podcast Patreon