Marcus Byrne once hated AI. After 20 years of making things the hard way, discovering Midjourney felt like the end of his creative identity. Then he changed his mind. In this June 2026 conversation, Marcus, now a creative director and AI specialist, talks about curiosity, craft and learning to see the possibilities. We talk about the four generations of makers in his family, his first experiments with Midjourney, and why human connection and a unique point of view matter more than ever in the age of AI.

He’s one of the most curious creatives I know.

Listen if you’re a designer, photographer or creative wondering what AI means for your work.