OUR PEOPLE & INITIAVTIVES
Studio Orris is shaped by the people behind the work and the communities we choose to support. Meet our multidisciplinary team and explore the initiatives, partnerships and collaborations that reflect our commitment to business, creativity and positive local impact.
MANAGEMENT & CORE TEAM
Our core team works closely across every engagement, combining specialist expertise with a shared understanding of the wider business. This integrated approach allows us to look beyond individual deliverables — considering how strategy, people, systems, technology and brand work together.
Each member brings a distinct perspective, but the standard remains consistent: thoughtful advice, considered execution and solutions tailored to the organisation in front of us.
Together, we lead the studio, shape its direction and maintain the level of quality expected across every Studio Orris engagement.
Yorick Lai
Partner & General Manager
Yorick leads Studio Orris across strategy, operations and client delivery, shaping the studio’s direction and growth. His work spans business transformation, people, technology and tailored commercial solutions.
Kevin Lai
Partner & Operation Manager
Kevin oversees the operational foundations of Studio Orris, supporting the systems, coordination and day-to-day structure behind the studio. His focus is on creating efficient, reliable operations that enable the team and its clients to perform at their best.
Laclan Rogers
Legal & Compliance Manager
Lachlan leads legal, compliance and governance across Studio Orris, bringing a considered approach to risk, policy and commercial decision-making. He helps ensure both the studio and its work are supported by strong, responsible foundations.
Emily Tang
Brand & Marketing Manager
Emily leads brand, marketing and communications across Studio Orris, combining creative direction with a strong understanding of audience and market positioning. She shapes how the studio and its clients are seen, experienced and heard.
Chris Bell
Business Solutions Lead & Finance Manager
Chris leads business solutions and financial management across Studio Orris, supporting commercial strategy, modelling, systems and operational improvement. He brings a practical, analytical approach to helping businesses make clearer decisions and build stronger financial foundations.
Elma Lai
Operations & Administration Associate
Elma supports the operational and administrative functions of Studio Orris, contributing to the coordination, organisation and day-to-day delivery of internal and client-facing activities. Her role helps maintain efficient systems, accurate administration and a consistent standard of support across the wider studio.
COMMUNITY AT HEART
Studio Orris believes that meaningful business extends beyond commercial outcomes. We actively look for opportunities to contribute our expertise, resources and platform to initiatives that create value for the communities around us.
From supporting local businesses and independent operators to collaborating with charities, community organisations and purpose-led initiatives, we approach these relationships with the same care and consideration as our client work.
Our involvement may take the form of strategic advice, creative support, digital services, campaign collaboration, sponsorship or professional expertise — always with the intention of creating genuine and lasting value.
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS & ENTERPRISES
Brisbane is home to an extraordinary community of independent businesses, entrepreneurs and emerging organisations.
As a Brisbane-based studio, we believe in strengthening the ecosystem we are part of.
Studio Orris works with local businesses to help them access the calibre of strategy, brand, technology and operational thinking often associated with much larger organisations — while preserving the individuality and character that makes independent business valuable.
For us, supporting local business is not simply a marketing initiative.
It is part of our broader commitment to building stronger organisations and, in turn, stronger communities.
