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Design Assembly has become the home of New Zealand visual design – providing a collaborative digital and physical platform for kiwi visual designers to learn, keep up-to-date and be inspired. We couldn’t do that without the support of our Friends. This series profiles some of the studios and individuals who have shown their love and…
1 day ago by Nicole Arnett Phillips
Field Guide: JOHNNIE FREELAND – SYSTEMS NAVIGATOR
This Field Guide article sits within a series of commissioned essays, interviews, podcasts and artworks to be published over 16 weeks on designassembly.org.nz and culminate in a downloadable PDF publication which will be distributed nationally. We are incredibly grateful to Creative New Zealand who funded this 2020 Field Guide, which actively investigates, celebrates, nurtures and challenges…
2 days ago by Desna Whaanga-Schollum
5 minutes with… Raul Sarrot
Ahead of his Wellington workshop on Friday 25th September 2020, we spoke to Raul Sarrot about The Value of Strategy in times of flux and disruption, staying ahead of the curve, the qualities of design strategists, the importance of curiosity, and design strategists role in shaping our future. We are living through unprecedented economic and…
2 days ago by Nicole Arnett Phillips
HEALTHY BUSINESS: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
On the 6th August our friends Streamtime hosted a special Recovery event with agency owners and experts to share the month to month timeline of their financial and business performance, the decisions they made to survive and what they’re planning to do next. The videos and resources are online here. Peter Czapp of The Wow…
3 days ago by Nicole Arnett Phillips
Fresh From The Field — Signifier by Klim
This Fresh from the Field features Signifier, a new font designed by Klim Type Foundry’s Kris Sowersby, that intersects the design territory of 17th-century typefaces with digital rebellion and a brutalist binary ethos. If you have new or recent work that you would like to share in Fresh from the Field email nicole@designassembly.org.nz for details.…
3 days ago by Nicole Arnett Phillips
DA Online Event – IN FLUX: Aotearoa Design
We will gather as a national community in an online forum to discuss Aotearoa Design amidst Covid-19.
We’ll speak candidly about how we are doing right now, explore the opportunities for change this reset presents; from the way that we work day-to-day, as a profession, how we collaborate with our clients and peers. Through the macro visions of what we hope for our future, and how Aotearoa NZ designers can play a positive role in the world at large.
3 weeks ago by Louise Kellerman
WELLINGTON: The Value of Strategy with Raul Sarrot
Friday 25th September 2020, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm NZST Out Of Office: Level 3/11 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand $300 +GST Professional / $200 +GST Design Assembly Friend / $50 +GST DA Student Friends (Not a DA Friend? Details on how to sign up can be found here). Get Tickets A practical workshop…
2 months ago by Nicole Arnett Phillips
Field Guide 2020: All together now
This Field Guide article sits within a series of commissioned essays, interviews, podcasts and artworks to be published over 16 weeks on designassembly.org.nz and culminate in a downloadable PDF publication which will be distributed nationally. We are incredibly grateful to Creative New Zealand who funded this 2020 Field Guide, which actively investigates, celebrates, nurtures and challenges…
4 days ago by Mark Easterbrook
Field Art: Carol Green
In this series, we shine a spotlight on the incredible artists contributing to our 2020 Field Guide. Today we hear from Carol Green How would you describe your illustration/artwork style? Cartoony and people-focussed. Is illustration your full-time gig or how does it fit around the other mix of work you do? Self-employed illustration is my…
4 days ago by Nicole Arnett Phillips
Tradespeople by Emma Kaniuk
We spoke with Akin’s Emma Kaniuk, to learn more about https://www.tradespeople.co/ a directory proudly shining the spotlight on women and gender diverse people working in the trades industries, connecting them to customers looking for repairs, maintenance, or to start new projects. Photo of Emma by Mark Smith What was the catalyst to build Aotearoa’s first…
5 days ago by Nicole Arnett Phillips
Field Guide 2020: Towards Openness
This Field Guide article is part of a series of commissioned essays, interviews, podcasts and artworks to be published over 16 weeks on designassembly.org.nz and culminate in a downloadable PDF publication which will be distributed nationally. We are incredibly grateful to Creative New Zealand who funded this 2020 Field Guide, which actively investigates, celebrates, nurtures and…
1 week ago by Nicole Arnett Phillips
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
DA Online Event – IN FLUX: Aotearoa Design
We will gather as a national community in an online forum to discuss Aotearoa Design amidst Covid-19.
We’ll speak candidly about how we are doing right now, explore the opportunities for change this reset presents; from the way that we work day-to-day, as a profession, how we collaborate with our clients and peers. Through the macro visions of what we hope for our future, and how Aotearoa NZ designers can play a positive role in the world at large.
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WELLINGTON: The Value of Strategy with Raul Sarrot
Friday 25th September 2020, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm NZST Out Of Office: Level 3/11 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand $300 +GST Professional / $200 +GST Design Assembly Friend / $50 +GST DA Student Friends (Not a DA Friend? Details on how to sign up can be found here). Get Tickets A practical workshop…
— Wellington
Auckland DA Workshop: Designing a Culturally Authentic Aotearoa
Prices: $400+gst Professional | $300+gst Design Assembly Friend | $100+gst Student Light lunch provided. (Not a DA Friend? Details on how to sign up can be found here). Get Tickets Tēnā koutou, nau mai, haere mai! Design has a major influence in how culture, society and perceptions are shaped and defined. Globally, there is a hunger for authentic brands, experiences and connection with…
— Auckland
DA Auckland Workshop: Welcome to Te Ao Māori for Designers
Prices: $400+gst Professional | $300+gst Design Assembly Friend | $100+gst Student (Not a DA Friend? Details on how to sign up can be found here) Get Tickets The creative community plays a major role in connecting people to ideas, products and services that shape who we are as a people and a nation. To reflect an…
— Auckland