How can designers be better advocates for people and planet?
For the month of April we’ve put a special focus on projects and discussions around Design & Planet in alignment with our 2024 Autumn Conversations events. The authors of this […]
1 month ago by Anna Jackson
The planet’s calling. Who’s answering?
Reflections on Autumn Conversations — Design and Planet. For the month of April we’ve put a special focus on projects and discussions around Design & Planet in alignment with our 2024 […]
2 weeks ago by Mark Easterbrook
Design & … Business
You may have noticed this year’s theme of ‘Design &…’ across Design Assembly. From March’s Design & Women to April’s Design & Planet and now to as we move into […]
2 weeks ago by Jess Lowcher
How can I design a campaign encouraging consumers to participate in waste minimisation?
For the month of April we’ve put a special focus on projects and discussions around Design & Planet in alignment with our 2024 Autumn Conversations events. This article was written by […]
3 weeks ago by Welma Sykes
Inspiring Change: Design Assembly’s Final Autumn Conversations Session for 2024
Hosted in the TSB Room at Christchurch’s Tūranga Central Library, Design Assembly’s final Design & Planet event for 2024, focused on planet-centered design, was a night of inspiration, exploration and […]
4 weeks ago by Jonathan Cotton
The design industry as a force for climate impact, from pollution to solution
For the month of April we’ve put a special focus on projects and discussions around Design & Planet in alignment with our 2024 Autumn Conversations events. The author of this article, Antonia […]
1 month ago by Antonia Estall
2024 Australian Good Design Awards Open for Entry
Keen to enter the 2024 Australian Good Design Awards this year? Then – Welcome to the year of the Design Effect. This year’s theme aims to showcase the profound ripple […]
1 month ago by Jess Lowcher
The Benefits of Biophilic Design
For the month of April we’ve put a special focus on projects and discussions around Design & Planet in alignment with our 2024 Autumn Conversations events. The author of this […]
1 month ago by Miranda Brown
Design Assembly’s Events & Workshops coming up for 2024
Kia ora Friends! We’re back from the summer holidays feeling fresh and excited for what’s in store this year for our Design Assembly community. Here’s the events and workshops we […]
4 months ago by Jess Lowcher
AUTUMN CONVERSATIONS | Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Welcome to Design Assembly’s Autumn Conversations 2024!
This time we will be exploring the subject of Design & Planet.
After the talks, there will be a Q&A session where you can ask the speakers your burning questions and engage in a lively discussion with fellow attendees. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just starting out, this event is a unique opportunity to learn from practitioners in the field and gain valuable insights into the impact designers can have in this area.
7 months ago by Jess Lowcher
Call for Interest: Design Assembly Workshop Teachers for 2024 Program
Design Assembly is thrilled to invite expressions of interest from passionate individuals to join us in nurturing and inspiring Aotearoa New Zealand’s design community through our 2024 workshop program. At […]
8 months ago by Jess Lowcher
From the Edges – Dana Fridman, PhD at School of Design Innovation, Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka
In this article, we talk with Dana Fridman about her dissertation on ‘Socially Designed: A Prescription for Brain Health’ and postgraduate study in Design at Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka.
8 months ago by Jess Lowcher
2023 Hot New Things: Lucca Sharplin, Interactive Design, Media Design School
Each summer DA profiles a selection of the top design graduates coming out of our tertiary institutions. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn about their passions, […]
1 year ago by Jess Lowcher
Brand & Marketing Designer
Snapper’s Brand & Marketing Designer’s purpose is to create the visual assets that support our global and local marketing plans and our internal documentation and branding. They are essential to our presence in the global […]
1 year ago by
Senior Product Designer – contractor
It’s an exciting time at Springload Te Pipītanga! We’re growing our clients, so we’re looking for awesome people to join our team and help us make the things that matter, […]
2 years ago by
Meet Our Friends… Warren and Mahoney
We love the opportunity to get to know our DA friends better. Today we spoke to our friends Warren and Mahoney to learn more about how their brand design team […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
2022 Hot New Things: Lily Wigglesworth, Media Design School
Each summer DA profiles a selection of the top design graduates coming out of our tertiary institutions. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn about their passions, final […]
2 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Thinking Differently – Cameron Sanders of CATO Brand Partners
Kate McGuinness recently sat down for a chat with Partner and Managing Director Cameron Sanders of Cato Brand Partners. From the Wellington studio, Cameron has played an integral role in […]
2 years ago by Louise Kellerman
The redesign of everything… with Louise Nash of Circularity
Today we continue our series profiling the podcasts we love! As a circular design and innovation partner, circularity are on a mission to help us solve the environmental challenges of […]
3 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Fresh From the Field — Round Theory Wines, by ONE Design
The 2020 Kātoitoi submissions highlighted environmental stewardship at its core of a lot of the mahi our community produced last year. One of the projects that stood out to the […]
3 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Graphic Designer – Intermediate
Are you an eco-warrior who is determined to use your profession working towards a greater good and helping save the planet? This fantastic role will see you joining a team […]
3 years ago by Louise Lawton
Graduate Show Preview: Adapt, Media Design School
We are previewing the talent on show at Media Design School Graduate Show Adapt opening this Friday 6th of November 5:00pm – 9:00pm Kathy Do ‘More than Movies’ The concept […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
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 […]
4 years ago by Desna Whaanga-Schollum
Field Guide 2020: Speak, friend and enter.
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 […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
What is planet-centric design?
Chris Jackson founded We Create Futures in 2018 as an alternative to the traditional design agency business model and innovation approach. After speaking on our Wellington Spring conversations panel Chris […]
5 years ago by Louise Kellerman