2026 Hot New Things: Bee Wilson, Victoria University of Wellington
Design Assembly profiles a selection of the top graduates from the best Art and Design Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our industry, learn […]
9 months ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Westpac ‘Closer’ – By Digitas NZ
With human-centred design and emotional UX at its core, Digitas turns Westpac’s ‘Closer’ promise into a digital experience that gets closer to what Kiwi businesses really feel. The brief Westpac’s […]
9 months ago by Iris Kalff
FOCUS 2025 – Digital Innovation & Animation Graduate Exhibition Preview
Yoobee Colleges of Creative Innovation, Auckland Exhibition Opening NightWednesday 10 December 20256 PM – 8 PM Level 4, City Road CampusYoobee Colleges of Creative Innovation, Auckland FOCUS 2025 brings together […]
9 months ago by Louise Kellerman
In Motion With…Jade Paynter
In this series we’re shining a light on some of the people who breathe life and action into design, Aotearoa NZ’s motion designers. This week we sat down with Jade […]
9 months ago by Shaun Madgwick
Fresh From The Field: Koko Body Brand Refresh – By Hula
Discover how Hula translated Koko Body’s slow-care soul into a refined visual identity that champions everyday ritual.A breathing wordmark, earthy palette and emotive ritual icons come together to turn skincare […]
9 months ago by Iris Kalff
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9 months ago by Iris Kalff
A Look Back – Type Here 2025 – Aotearoa Typography Poster Competition
Type Here 2 Finalists where exhibited at AUT’s Te Wai Ngutu Kākā Gallery. Presented by creative agency Osborne Shiwan, Type Here is an Aotearoa poster competition and exhibition, focussed on […]
9 months ago by Iris Kalff
FOCUS: Annual Showcase 2025 End-Of-Year Graduate Exhibition At Yoobee Colleges of Creative Innovation
FOCUS: Annual Showcase 2025Digital Innovation & Animation Graduates Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025Time: 6 PM – 8 PMVenue: Level 4, City Road CampusYoobee Colleges of Creative Innovation, AucklandEntry: Free · […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Forged – By Onfire Design
Onfire Design steps into a market “primed for something better” with Forged, a bold Fijian RTD brand crafted from kinship, strength and story. The brief As a heavily tourist-based economy, […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
MDGA Xmas Party 2025 – By MDGA
The Motion Designers Guild 2025 Xmas Party is coming this December 5th! Head along to the Morningside Tavern in Morningside, Auckland from 6pm to help see out the year. Whether […]
10 months ago by Shaun Madgwick
Te Puna Digital Experience Showcase | Tuesday 25 November from 3.30pm – By Te Puna Creative Hub | Auckland Council
Te Puna Creative Hub is hosting a free, interactive event for all ages, to celebrate the completion of the first Te Puna Creative Academy Digital Visual Arts and Design programme […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
Toi Whakatipu Graduate Showcase 2025 by Unitec School of Creative Industries
You are invited to Toi Whakatipu: Graduate Showcase 2025 in celebration of our graduating students and their work from Unitec School of Creative Industries’ Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Pt Chevalier Bowling Club brand refresh – By Gina Beck
A brand refresh for the Point Chevalier Bowling Club by Gina Beck that balances heritage with contemporary appeal, honouring nearly a century of community spirit while welcoming a new generation. […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
Design MasterPrize Reveals the 2025 Award Winners in Product, Graphic & Communication Design – By Design MasterPrize (DMP)
The Design MasterPrize (DMP) has announced the winners of its 2025 edition, celebrating creative excellence in Product, Graphic, and Communication Design. Now in its second year, the Design MasterPrize continues […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
Debrief Graduate Exhibition 2025 – By Otago Polytechnic School of Design
We are proud to share the impressive work of our emerging designers from the School of Design at Otago Polytechnic. We are seeing flourishing work in game design and moving […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
‘Matter’, 2025 End of Year Showcase – Media Design School at Strayer
The Bachelor of Media Design (BMD) and the Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies (GCT) The Bachelor of Media Design programme (BMD) and the Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies (GCT) proudly […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
He Kanohi Kitea Exposure Exhibition 2025, Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, Massey University Wellington
He Kanohi Kitea Exposure celebrates the creative talents of the next generation of artists, designers, musicians, and media makers from across Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts Massey University—Aotearoa’s largest […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
Five Minutes with Jerry Beale
Members of Design Assembly make up a network of Friends working together to build a thriving design scene in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our ‘Five Minutes’ series profiles the breadth and […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
2025 Graphic Design Graduate Shows
It’s that exciting time of year again! November marks the season of Graphic Design Graduate Shows across Aotearoa, a celebration of fresh talent, bold ideas, and creative thinking from the […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
Press Release: Debrief Graduate Exhibition 2025 – By Otago Polytechnic School of Design
We are proud to share the impressive work of our emerging designers from Otago Polytechnic’s School of Design in Debrief, our graduate showcase. In 2025 students have produced outcomes for […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
Meet our Friends … Digitas NZ
Members of Design Assembly make up a network of Friends working together to build a thriving design scene in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our ‘Meet our Friends’ series celebrates our members […]
10 months ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Holy Aioli – By Onfire Design
Dip your nose into this new design from Onfire Design, where they transformed the branding that lacked the desired impact to something bold, playful, and unapologetically focused on making every […]
11 months ago by Iris Kalff
Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation – End of Year Exhibition 2025
Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa—Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation invites you to join us in celebrating our students and their accomplishments, and to shine a light on the future designers, […]
11 months ago by Iris Kalff
ReDesign Graduate Showcase 2025
Purpose-led Design for a Changing World29–31 October 2025 | 10:00am–6:00pm20 Symonds Street, AucklandTe Herenga Auaha | Faculty of Engineering and Design | Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland You are […]
11 months ago by Iris Kalff
Fresh From The Field: Nurture the Future Within – By Curative
Designed by Curative, Nurture The Future Within is a heartfelt, multi-generational campaign that uses authentic storytelling and co-design to encourage alcohol-free pregnancies and celebrate the strength of whakapapa. The brief […]
11 months ago by Iris Kalff
