Fresh From The Field: Dunedin Works Better – By Strategy Creative

How do you convince people to rethink where they live and work? Strategy Creative’s Dunedin Works Better campaign does it with wit, warmth, and just the right amount of cheek. […]

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Auckland Zinefest Month – By Auckland Zinefest

Fall in love with zines, print and indie publishing this August. A month dedicated to the beauty and fun of self-published booklets known as zines. Start by visiting our Market […]

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From the Edges — Southern Faces: an Introduction to rock climbing in Ōtepoti Dunedin – By Riley Smith

In our ‘From The Edges’ series we feature Aotearoa NZ Academic Design Projects. Our practice as designers can be seen to be explored, pushed and perhaps become something entirely new […]

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Design & Business: Why You’re Probably Undercharging (And What To Do About It) – By Rosie Holt

A few weeks ago I hosted a masterclass called How to Raise Your Prices. I expected questions about pricing strategy, retainers, proposals and profit margins. But what I got was […]

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From the Edges — Creative Practices of Cosmaking: How cosplayers experience costume creation in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia – By Cathryn Pudner

In our ‘From The Edges’ series we feature Aotearoa NZ Academic Design Projects. Our practice as designers can be seen to be explored, pushed and perhaps become something entirely new […]

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Fresh From The Field: Telegraph Hill – By Onfire Design

Proof that first impressions matter, especially when they’re drizzled in great design. Onfire Design serves up a fresh new identity for Telegraph Hill. The brief Founded in Hawke’s Bay in […]

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Expression of Interest – Design Assembly Tāmaki Makaurau Community Host

Over the last year, one of my favourite parts of Design Assembly has been hosting our Tāmaki Makaurau Coffee Club. Every month, I’ve watched friendships begin over coffee, collaborations spark […]

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From the Edges — Sensing Soil: Encouraging caring relationships with soil through more-than-human design – By Hanna van Heugten Breurkes

In our ‘From The Edges’ series we feature Aotearoa NZ Academic Design Projects. Our practice as designers can be seen to be explored, pushed and perhaps become something entirely new […]

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Fresh From The Field: Cycle Wayfinding – By Maynard

Designed to make cycling simpler, safer, and more intuitive, Maynard’s latest wayfinding system for Auckland Transport helps connect people with the city. The brief As transport priorities evolve to meet […]

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Assisterhood Announces New Sponsors and Largest Mentorship Cohort to Date – By Assisterhood

What began as five mentorship pairs in 2018 has grown into a global community. This year, Assisterhood proudly welcomes new sponsors and a record 98 mentor and mentee partnerships. Following […]

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From the Edges — Care67 – By Alvaro Franco Obregon Guerra

In our ‘From The Edges’ series we feature Aotearoa NZ Academic Design Projects. Our practice as designers can be seen to be explored, pushed and perhaps become something entirely new […]

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Fresh From The Field: photoED Logo Update – By Tanker Creative

Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. Tanker Creative’s refresh of photoED builds on a familiar foundation while creating a stronger, more contemporary identity. The brief photoED is a […]

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Five Minutes with Liz Archer-Fisher

Members of Design Assembly make up a network of creatives working together to build a thriving design scene in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our ‘Five Minutes With..’ series profiles the breadth […]

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Five Minutes with… Carol Mackay

Members of Design Assembly make up a network of creatives working together to build a thriving design scene in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our ‘Five Minutes’ series profiles the breadth and depth of […]

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Type Here 3: An Aotearoa Poster Competition x Kaan Hiini – By Type Here

Type Here is back for 2026. This year’s theme and campaign is a collaboration with Kaan Hiini, overall winner of the first Type Here. Type Here is an Aotearoa poster […]

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From the Edges — Play Nice, Connect Queerly: Bridging Queer Generations – By Marvie Segismundo

In this article, we talk with Marvie Segismundo about Play Nice, Connect Queerly: Bridging Queer Generations, a Master of Design project from Media Design School at Strayer exploring how play, […]

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Studio Space Available in Eden Terrace

An opportunity has become available within our creative community, and we’d love to help spread the word. Mind & Matter has studio space available for one or two people to […]

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Five Minutes with…. Greg Branson

Members of Design Assembly make up a network of creatives working together to build a thriving design scene in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our ‘Five Minutes’ series profiles the breadth and […]

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Fresh From The Field: Ingham’s Buttermilk Fixx – By Onfire Design

Things got a little crunchy when Onfire Design turned up the heat for Ingham’s latest fakeaway contender. The brief Ingham’s is a well-established retail brand, bringing quality chicken products to […]

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From the Edges — Bridging the Gap: Increasing Girls’ Interest in Technology Through Immersive Experiences – By Poornima Meegammana

In this article, we talk with Poornima Meegammana about Bridging the Gap, a designed XR learning project exploring how immersive technology can help girls build confidence, curiosity, and a stronger […]

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Through the Lens

Each month, we explore a new theme through imagery in partnership with Truestock, looking at how stock can support storytelling in ways that feel authentic, grounded, and relevant to life […]

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From the Edges — Hā — Movement as Ritual Repair – By Linlin Chen

In our ‘From The Edges’ series we feature Aotearoa NZ Academic Design Projects. Our practice as designers can be seen to be explored, pushed and perhaps become something entirely new […]

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From the Edges — Woven Silence – By Qianying Li from Auckland University of Technology, AUT

In our ‘From The Edges’ series we feature Aotearoa NZ Academic Design Projects. Our practice as designers can be seen to be explored, pushed and perhaps become something entirely new […]

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Sign & Print Expo: Nick Kapica on Wayfinding, Urban Experience and Human-Centred Design

Ahead of Sign & Print Expo 2026 on 17 June, we sat down with Nick Kapica to chat about wayfinding, typography, public spaces, and the subtle design decisions that help […]

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Press Release: The Lifecycle Of An Idea – By Auckland University of Technology, split/fountain, Contiguous

THE LIFECYCLE OF AN IDEA: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST How is AI changing the way ideas emerge, evolve, and circulate? The Life Cycle of an Idea (Under AI) is an ethics-approved […]

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