2026 Hot New Things: Fern Bell-Bowers, Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau / AUT
Design Assembly profiles a selection of the top graduates from the best Art and Design Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn […]
2 days ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori | Moriori Language Week – By Ashleigh Ryan
Designed by Ashleigh Ryan, this Fresh From The Field showcases a bold, future-focused visual identity for the world’s first Moriori Language Week, celebrating ta rē Moriori, peace, and cultural renaissance. […]
4 days ago by Iris Kalff
2026 Hot New Things: Yana Kulishenko, Toi Rauwhārangi Massey University
Design Assembly profiles a selection of the top graduates from the best Art and Design Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn […]
6 days ago by Iris Kalff
2026 Hot New Things: Lola Crocker, YOOBEE
Design Assembly profiles a selection of the top graduates from the best Art and Design Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn […]
1 week ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Elicyon – By HNDRX
HNDRX honours Elicyon’s extraordinary archive of photography, crafting a digital design language that evolves with their ambition. The brief Elicyon is a London based design studio with a global reputation […]
2 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
2026 Hot New Things: Ruby Crossan, Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington
Design Assembly profiles a selection of the top graduates from the best Art and Design Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn […]
2 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
2026 Hot New Things: Shayla Kara, Otago Polytechnic
Design Assembly profiles a selection of the top graduates from the best Art and Design Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn […]
2 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Forest Water – By MAKEBARDO
Step into the forests of Appalachia with Forest Water, a sparkling craft beverage brought to life by MAKEBARDO through a visual identity rooted in resilience, heritage, and mindful consumption. The […]
3 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
2026 Hot New Things: Liam Bennett, Media Design School
Design Assembly profiles a selection of the top graduates from the best Art and Design Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn […]
3 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
Meri Kirihimete
As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to pause, rewind, and send our warmest wishes to each one of you. 2025 has been a wild ride, […]
1 month ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Too Precious to Mine – By Bryce Groves
Bryce Groves takes us inside Too Precious to Mine, an intimate design response that turns advocacy, collaboration and native fauna into a small-format but big-impact project. The brief Several unique […]
1 month ago by Iris Kalff
2026 Hot New Things: Bee Wilson, Victoria University of Wellington
Design Assembly profiles a selection of the top graduates from the best Art and Design Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn […]
1 month ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Westpac ‘Closer’ – By Digitas NZ
With human-centred design and emotional UX at its core, Digitas turns Westpac’s ‘Closer’ promise into a digital experience that gets closer to what Kiwi businesses really feel. The brief Westpac’s […]
2 months ago by Iris Kalff
FOCUS 2025 – Digital Innovation & Animation Graduate Exhibition Preview
Yoobee Colleges of Creative Innovation, Auckland Exhibition Opening NightWednesday 10 December 20256 PM – 8 PM Level 4, City Road CampusYoobee Colleges of Creative Innovation, Auckland FOCUS 2025 brings together […]
2 months ago by Louise Kellerman
In Motion With…Jade Paynter
In this series we’re shining a light on some of the people who breathe life and action into design, Aotearoa NZ’s motion designers. This week we sat down with Jade […]
2 months ago by Shaun Madgwick
Fresh From The Field: Koko Body Brand Refresh – By Hula
Discover how Hula translated Koko Body’s slow-care soul into a refined visual identity that champions everyday ritual.A breathing wordmark, earthy palette and emotive ritual icons come together to turn skincare […]
2 months ago by Iris Kalff
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2 months ago by Iris Kalff
A Look Back – Type Here 2025 – Aotearoa Typography Poster Competition
Type Here 2 Finalists where exhibited at AUT’s Te Wai Ngutu Kākā Gallery. Presented by creative agency Osborne Shiwan, Type Here is an Aotearoa poster competition and exhibition, focussed on […]
2 months ago by Iris Kalff
FOCUS: Annual Showcase 2025 End-Of-Year Graduate Exhibition At Yoobee Colleges of Creative Innovation
FOCUS: Annual Showcase 2025Digital Innovation & Animation Graduates Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025Time: 6 PM – 8 PMVenue: Level 4, City Road CampusYoobee Colleges of Creative Innovation, AucklandEntry: Free · […]
2 months ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Forged – By Onfire Design
Onfire Design steps into a market “primed for something better” with Forged, a bold Fijian RTD brand crafted from kinship, strength and story. The brief As a heavily tourist-based economy, […]
2 months ago by Iris Kalff
MDGA Xmas Party 2025 – By MDGA
The Motion Designers Guild 2025 Xmas Party is coming this December 5th! Head along to the Morningside Tavern in Morningside, Auckland from 6pm to help see out the year. Whether […]
2 months ago by Shaun Madgwick
Te Puna Digital Experience Showcase | Tuesday 25 November from 3.30pm – By Te Puna Creative Hub | Auckland Council
Te Puna Creative Hub is hosting a free, interactive event for all ages, to celebrate the completion of the first Te Puna Creative Academy Digital Visual Arts and Design programme […]
2 months ago by Iris Kalff
Toi Whakatipu Graduate Showcase 2025 by Unitec School of Creative Industries
You are invited to Toi Whakatipu: Graduate Showcase 2025 in celebration of our graduating students and their work from Unitec School of Creative Industries’ Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art […]
2 months ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Pt Chevalier Bowling Club brand refresh – By Gina Beck
A brand refresh for the Point Chevalier Bowling Club by Gina Beck that balances heritage with contemporary appeal, honouring nearly a century of community spirit while welcoming a new generation. […]
2 months ago by Iris Kalff
Design MasterPrize Reveals the 2025 Award Winners in Product, Graphic & Communication Design – By Design MasterPrize (DMP)
The Design MasterPrize (DMP) has announced the winners of its 2025 edition, celebrating creative excellence in Product, Graphic, and Communication Design. Now in its second year, the Design MasterPrize continues […]
2 months ago by Iris Kalff
