G'day, I'm Kain.
Founder. Maker. Doer.
I’m an entrepreneur and creative director with 25+ years experience making cutting-edge technology accessible and practical today.
I’m all-in on technology that will drive the New Internet including XR/VR/AR and the Metaverse, web3, UI design, motion graphics and no-code development.
I’m always looking to work with new companies, agencies and startups as a consultant, product manager, creative director or designer.
Contact me if you’d like to start a conversation.
![FNRBLR Product Packaging](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d660f9e934bfbf2267a421_home-portrait-fnrblr-01.jpg)
![Start Beyond Training Metaverse Concept Art](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d65bb7f8832c930c7496be_home-portrait-metaverse-01.jpg)
![ANSTO Periodic Table AR](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d65f4970c0a9b10291711a_home-portrait-ansto-01.jpg)
![Meeco Motion Design Screenshot](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d65d6ee934bff6ee67765c_home-portrait-meeco-01.jpg)
![FNRBLR Product Packaging](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d660f9e934bfbf2267a421_home-portrait-fnrblr-01.jpg)
![Start Beyond Training Metaverse Concept](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d65bb7f8832c930c7496be_home-portrait-metaverse-01.jpg)
![Fotomerchant Lomovision Website Template Mockup](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d65d41fc5ed44cd86e994d_home-portrait-lomovision-01.jpg)
![Start Beyond Presentation Slide](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631be1701305e1fc3331a_kt-portfolio-sb-brand-01.jpg)
![Kinematic Video Branding Concept](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d661325f63b713b4b92e07_home-portrait-kinematic-01.jpg)
![Start Beyond UTS 360 Video Artwork](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d65bb7f8517768e7c05691_home-portrait-UTS-01.jpg)
![Fotomerchant Lomovision Website Template Mockup](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d65d41fc5ed44cd86e994d_home-portrait-lomovision-01.jpg)
![Start Beyond Presentation Slide](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631be1701305e1fc3331a_kt-portfolio-sb-brand-01.jpg)
Let's create an experience that generates results and your customers will love
Creative Direction & Product Management
I’ve led teams of designers, project managers, and developers across startups, agencies, broadcasters, and large corporations.
I can help you build products that are engaging, visually compelling and that convert leads into passionate customers. I can also work with your team to deliver profitable & sustainable outcomes.
Design & Development
As an entrepreneur working in pioneering technologies, I believe it’s important to be fluent in the tools needed to create engaging content and immersive experiences. To this end, I can provide 2D, 3D, Motion, and Spatial design for any screen format.
I’m passionate about no-code solutions, software automation, and online design tools that can be quickly deployed to growth-hack ideas into new digital products and experiences.
Futurist & Consultant
One of my core strengths is helping people understand the benefits (and managed risks) of embracing new and emerging technologies.
As an entrepreneur and founder I enjoy sharing the knowledge gained from starting and growing businesses. I can work with your organisation to realise the potential opportunities and practical application of today's (and tomorrow's) technology.
Deliver immersive experiences for the metaverse
As the founder and former CEO of spatial computing agency Start Beyond, I've helped businesses deliver over 200+ immersive experiences in VR & AR.
I can help you leverage VR, AR, AI and Web3 technologies to deliver immersive brand experiences, boost productivity, engage customers or build entirely new business models for the metaverse.
End-to-end digital solutions for any platform
From landing pages, marketing websites and social media to e-commerce stores, mobile apps and dynamic data-driven websites, I can help you with everything you need to secure new customers and grow your business.
Deliver comprehensive software as a service experiences to your customers with dashboards, databases, customer acquisition, and workflow automation tools.
About me
I’m an entrepreneur, founder, creative director, UX designer, strategist and explorer across technologies such as VR/AR, AI & machine learning, software automation and web3.
I’ve taught UI design, XR production, website design and growth marketing for institutions such as General Assembly, COFA, AFTRS, USYD and Academy Xi.
As an all-around technology veteran, software developer, award-winning creative director, and interactive storyteller, my strength is in making future tech accessible, scalable, commercially successful and sustainable for consumers and organisations.
Portfolio
A selection of work I have creatively directed, produced or designed.
![Start Beyond Tricentis Robot AR Mockup](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631bfca4169acc5ef660c_kt-portfolio-sb-tricentis-01.jpg)
![Quartz Logo Design](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631be958cf03ecd2655e0_kt-portfolio-sb-quartz-03.jpg)
![St John Ambulance VR Training Screen Mockup](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6306ec3a7be473d3c05fea87_kaintietzel-art-swotch-2.jpg)
![Atlas Obscura VR Poster Design](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62cf72c0e1431645a9bebbf3_Atlas-Obscura-video-thumbnail.jpg)
![FNRBLR Totes Amazebag Product Mockup](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d6394bf851779d33be8536_kt-portfolio-fnrblr-totesamazebag-01.jpg)
![Telstra AR Demo Mockup](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62cfa020b80fc1c738f58762_startbeyond-portfolio-telstra.jpg)
![Atlas Obscura VR UI Screenshot](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631be7976e681b6132798_kt-portfolio-sb-atlasobscura-01.jpg)
![UTS 360 Video Frame Artwork](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d65bb7f8517768e7c05691_home-portrait-UTS-01.jpg)
![Start Beyond Presentation Artwork](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631bd972bf119f16fd352_kt-portfolio-sb-brand-02.jpg)
![Awake VR Poster Artwork](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631be3158a90183a78bb1_kt-portfolio-sb-awake-poster-01.jpg)
![Start Beyond VR Interface Design](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631be951115267d2e84ac_kt-portfolio-sb-bank-01.jpg)
![Meeco Motion Design Artwork](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d65cc71701300b2ac5d2a5_feature-meeco-01.jpg)
![Dubbo AR Mobile App Mockup](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631be7976e65e13132799_kt-portfolio-sb-dubbo-01.jpg)
![Quartz Metaverse Concept Artwork](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631be5f63b72dc5b6c2ad_kt-portfolio-sb-quartz-01.jpg)
![Woolmark VR Interface Design](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631bf29b7a98086e84b49_kt-portfolio-sb-woolmark-01.jpg)
![Start VR Brand Design](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6306fd7e7be473333260f760_kt-portfolio-svr-illustration-01.jpg)
!["Evasion" personal art project](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6306ec481b17906a96547dfc_kaintietzel-art-evasion-2.jpg)
![Quartz Presentation Artwork](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631be5c4f440406941d57_kt-portfolio-sb-quartz-04.jpg)
![Quartz Platform VR Interface Design](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d631be69615a6f0e705136_kt-portfolio-sb-quartz-02.jpg)
![Meeco Motion Video Mobile Mockup](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d116159db3dd22bbfe4b97_project-meeco-03.jpg)
Achievements
I'm super proud of
I'm proud to have worked with some of the best
Some of the brands I’ve worked with directly or though agencies.
![Qantas Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061db406ef6619e20af5e4_client-logo-qantas.png)
![Audi Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061d8013c15c684cd56023_client-logo-audi.png)
![Channel 4 Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061d80eb6cd477b9718bf9_client-logo-channel4.png)
![Telstra Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061d8026f4bb52d7ae0219_client-logo-telstra.png)
![Lego Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061db4f072778f830e96c8_client-logo-lego.png)
![BBC Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061db4a0633cadabacc993_client-logo-bbc.png)
![Commonwealth Bank Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061db45434132e69e21167_client-logo-commbank.png)
![Bankwest Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061db4e1e0b8f5608d302b_client-logo-bankwest.png)
![Foxtel Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061db308363c0b7eb387bd_client-logo-foxtel.png)
![Samsung Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061db44bcca80415337d8f_client-logo-samsung.png)
![Optus Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061db367021e353caed901_client-logo-optus.png)
![Sony Music Logo](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/63061db4f0a3694f3c3d09cd_client-logo-sony-music.png)
Journal
Stuff I think about, stuff I'm working on and stuff I like.
Side projects
New business ventures that engage my love of technology, automation and design.
![Kinematic Video Logo White](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62e335ca14b8d478250aa76d_Kinematic-Logo-Colour-Inverted-600x.png)
Kinematic is a video automation platform that creates stunning data-driven motion graphic videos for sales, marketing, and internal communications.
![Graphic of Personalised Video examples](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6302ce5cd624e226acfe7214_Kinematic-teaser-image-compressed.webp)
![FNRBLR Logo Colour](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/620cd3cb5e58416dd4dd3fc8/62d0e627b4e06ca94482975f_FNRBLR-DualColour-800px.png)
Hand crafted timber storage solutions for vinyl record collectors.
FNRBLR is an e-commerce store that sells vinyl records stands, frames and drawers.
In addition to the retail products I’m developing video, audio and AR content that celebrates record collecting, music, art, and furniture design.
Nice things people have said about working with me
I would highly recommend Kain to anyone looking for someone who can understand their business 5 minutes and start adding value within 10.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6302ce5cd624e232d9fe7228_testimonial-steve-fanale.webp)
Steve Fanale
The culture that he helps to foster and maintain is amazing and he makes it a great place to work.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6302ce5cd624e2fa2ffe7229_testimonial-karel-terra.webp)
Karel Terra
His insights into human behaviour and technology adoption allow him to create products and experiences in cutting edge technologies which are user friendly and consumer ready.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6302d056325bd16f53bc99ed_testimonial-daniel-barrins.webp)
Daniel Barrins
Nightingale Partners
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6302ce5cd624e23a4bfe722d_testimonial-nick-gonios.webp)
Nick Gonios
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6302ce5cd624e2c186fe7227_testimonial-jess-madden.webp)
Jess Madden
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6302ce5cd624e24658fe722b_testimonial-kara-mcleod.webp)
Kara McLeod
He’s a cocktail that consists of: one part professional, one part creative and one part nutter - who can obviously switch between left and right hemispheres with complete ease.
![](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/62f98a38430d26c5a3677a57/6302ce5cd624e2456afe722c_testimonial-steve-granger.webp)
Steve granger
Photographer
Contact me
I'm always looking for new clients and projects to work on. Let me know about your project or business idea in the form below, or email me via shout@kaintietzel.com