On the side with . . . Steve Grant
This series profiles our DA Friends and the side projects they’re working on to develop new skills, test ideas, help people and communities or just do, for the love of it. This week we heard from Steve Grant, a freelance designer who’s one of a four person team behind PTAFTF (Part Time Artist Full Time…
23 hours ago by Jess Lowcher
Fresh From The Field — Milenta / The Shy Guy – By Studio South
Our friends over at Studio South shared with us their recent brand identity work for Milenta and The Shy Guy, a new restaurant and nightclub in Auckland’s Victoria Park. Inspired by the Latin food culture of flames, wine, and dancing, Studio South’s final design creates an easy going tone and features expressive, illustrative accents. Want…
2 days ago by Jess Lowcher
Aotearoa NZ Photographers – Lee Howell
Design Assembly recently got the opportunity to chat with photographer Lee Howell, an Auckland based photographer who’s work you may have seen in the recently in the ‘Hey Toyota’ campaign. We talk about the search for subtle moments on set and the pros and cons of working on large commercial campaigns. This article is proudly…
1 week ago by Jess Lowcher
Fresh From The Field — Rockburgh Rebrand – By nim Creative
Our friends over at nim Creative shared with us their design response to a rebrand project for their client, Rockburgh. With a name already packed with history and a brand story that combines fortifying towns with security and privacy, nim Creative then dialled in on the client’s Dutch heritage to develop a new brand identity…
1 week ago by Louise Kellerman
Behind the Curtain — Branding & Website Design for Almand Consulting by Rocketspark Design Partner, Designerbloom.
In this interview series we sit down with Rocketspark Design Partners to explore their work and how the Rocketspark platform and partnership program has helped grow their design businesses. This week we chatted with Sara-Jane from Designerbloom on her recent branding and website design project for Almand Consulting. This article is proudly sponsored by Rocketspark The Brief:…
1 week ago by Jess Lowcher
DA Online Event – Under The Hood July, Two Designers & Two Projects
Under the Hood is a live event from 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Grab your sandwich, tea, coffee or kombucha and pull up a chair with your studio friends or in your WFH office. Join us on zoom for a candid walk-through of two designers process on two projects, featuring designers to be announced.
4 months ago by Janelle Baptist
DA Online Event – Under The Hood August, Two Designers & Two Projects
Under the Hood is a live event from 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Grab your sandwich, tea, coffee or kombucha and pull up a chair with your studio friends or in your WFH office. Join us on zoom for a candid walk-through of two designers process on two projects, featuring designers to be announced.
4 months ago by Janelle Baptist
Spotlight Lecture: Racial dimensions of screen aesthetics
Join in online on 12 May at 12:30pm to Victoria University’s spotlight lecture on ‘Racial dimensions of screen aesthetics’ with experts Raqi Syed and Missy Molloy as they discuss racial dimensions of screen aesthetics from different angles. This post is proudly sponsored by Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka In our digital and virtual…
2 weeks ago by Jess Lowcher
Aotearoa NZ Photographers – Mark Hamilton
We had a chat with photographer Mark Hamilton about how he transitioned into his photography career, his preference for approaching work with spontaneity, and the fun challenge of creating imagery for clients spread across a broad range of industries. This article is proudly sponsored by MyChillyBin Jeanette. Jamie Dryden / Fabrik Tell us a little…
2 weeks ago by Jess Lowcher
Fresh From The Field — Waste Wise – By MSO Design
Our friends over at MSO Design were asked by Upper Hutt City Council to create a vibrant waste wise education campaign on the Seven Rules of Waste Reduction. Incorporating the Ruru and its association with wisdom, they conceptualised a playful and bold identity that delivered the message in a way that was fun and easy…
2 weeks ago by Jess Lowcher
A free virtual conference: Streamtime’s Hard Refresh 2022
Our friends over at Streamtime will be running Hard Refresh, a free virtual conference on 28 June. During the event Streamtime will talk to top creative experts around the world, exploring how they are handling a world where ‘normal’ is a distant memory … and why maybe that might just be a good thing. This…
2 weeks ago by Jess Lowcher
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
DA Online Event – Under The Hood July, Two Designers & Two Projects
Under the Hood is a live event from 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Grab your sandwich, tea, coffee or kombucha and pull up a chair with your studio friends or in your WFH office. Join us on zoom for a candid walk-through of two designers process on two projects, featuring designers to be announced.
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DA Online Event – Under The Hood August, Two Designers & Two Projects
Under the Hood is a live event from 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Grab your sandwich, tea, coffee or kombucha and pull up a chair with your studio friends or in your WFH office. Join us on zoom for a candid walk-through of two designers process on two projects, featuring designers to be announced.
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DA Online Event – Under The Hood October, Two Designers & Two Projects
Under the Hood is a live event from 12.30pm – 1.30pm. Grab your sandwich, tea, coffee or kombucha and pull up a chair with your studio friends or in your WFH office. Join us on zoom for a candid walk-through of two designers process on two projects, featuring designers to be announced.
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