Introducing Creative Journeys, powered by Squarespace

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We are thrilled to announce “Creative Journeys”, powered by Squarespace, a free, in-person event taking place on 20 August in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

In this event and article series we delve into the experiences of five self-employed creatives – Evie Kemp, Becca O’Shea, Mark Easterbrook, and Hannah & Nick Ippolito – exploring each of their different creative pathways, how they’ve navigated crafting a livelihood aligned with their values and the challenges that have shaped where they are today.

In the lead-up to the free event, we’ll be releasing a different article interview with each of our featured event speakers, giving you a taster of their career journeys and the types of conversations we’ll be diving into at the live event.

Event Details: 

Join us for an evening of candid kōrero, drinks and nibbles with a live panel discussion beginning at 5:30pm at The Ever Room. This is your opportunity to connect with your fellow Aotearoa NZ creatives and gain insights from each other’s journeys. More details can be found here.

Our Speakers:

Becca O’Shea | Freelance Multidisciplinary Designer & Illustrator

Evie Kemp | Independent Artist & Designer

Hannah & Nick Ippolito | Founders of Squarekicker

Mark Easterbrook | Independent Creative Director & Copywriter

We are excited to have partnered with Squarespace, the all-in-one website platform, to bring you the 2024 Creative Journeys series. Design Assembly has always been about fostering connections, providing inspiration, and celebrating the vibrant Design community in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mission is to support Designers at every stage of their journey, and this series is a testament to that commitment. 

Spaces are limited so register for your free ticket today to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing these incredible stories with you.


About Squarespace

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