5 Minutes with Donna Robertson

Learn more about the breadth and depth of design practice in the Design Assembly network of Friends.

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2025 Hot New Things: Sioeli Paea, Unitec

Sioeli Paea managed to finish his degree without having access to his own computer due to financial strain! “It was pretty difficult not having the luxury of taking my work home with me after class or being able to work on stuff on my own time.”

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Fresh From The Field: Action Ed Rebrand — By Spruik

Inspired by mid-20th-century animation, retro cartoon-style illustrations speak to Action Ed’s history, creativity and playful energy.

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2025 Hot New Things: Hayden Middleton, Auckland University of Technology

Once I have my mind set on something, I intend to see it through, and getting into a graphic design course became a goal that really helped push me through the end of high school.

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Fresh From The Field: Salash Delicatessen — By Onfire Design

Calling all foodies… our Friends at Onfire Design serve up their design process for Salash Delicatessen.

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Creative Journeys with Nick & Hannah Ippolito of Squarekicker, pt II

Creative Journeys powered by Squarespace is a series of free, in-person and online events taking place across Aotearoa New Zealand for 2025. Coming up Online on 23 July, Nick & Hannah Ippolito will be presenting ‘Transform Your Design Business: Achieving More with Squarespace’.

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2025 Hot New Things: Siena Thompson, University of Auckland

Siena Thompson recently graduated with a Bachelor’s in Design and Global Studies from the University of Auckland and is now leveraging her degree into a growing career in sustainability.

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5 Minutes with Emma Taylor

Learn more about the breadth and depth of design practice in the Design Assembly network of Friends

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2025 Hot New Things: Emma Stein, Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, Massey University

Emma Stein recently graduated from Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts, Massey University. Find out more about tertiary study options across Aotearoa New Zealand on our Design Schools page.

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Fresh from the Field: RŌA Consulting Brand Identity 

Ahead of their upcoming workshop Redesigning Aotearoa, coming to Pōneke and Tāmaki Makaurau this July, our friends at Ira share how they wove together strategy, culture, and economic outcomes to create sustainable solutions in the refreshed identity for Roa.

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5 Minutes with Sarah Walter

Learn more about the breadth and depth of design practice in the Design Assembly network of Friends.

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Under the Hood with Shane Hansen

Ahead of our upcoming online Under the Hood: Māori Design on 25 June, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Shane Hansen. Register for your ticket to attend […]

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What’s top of mind for designers right now; and what are their visions for the future?

These were two questions we posed going into the annual 2024 DA Spring Conversations. Our goal was to bring designers together to share their perspectives, hopes and fears.

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Under the Hood with Chloē Reweti

Ahead of our upcoming online Under the Hood: Māori Design on 25 June, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Chloē Reweti.

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Type Here: A call for Aotearoa’s best typography

Learn more and enter Type Here Aotearoa New Zealand’s newest typography poster competition.

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The Art of Governance: A Creative’s Unexpected Discovery Space, Beyond Briefs and Billing

Mark Easterbrook talks about the unexpected discovery space that has sparked new ideas, refined his craft, and even opened doors to unexpected opportunities and personal growth.

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Creative Journeys with Sarah-Jane Stringer

Creative Journeys powered by Squarespace is a series of free, in-person and online events taking place across Aotearoa New Zealand for 2025. Coming up Online on 4 June, Sarah-Jane Stringer […]

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5 minutes with Amanda Billing

In this interview we sat down with creative slashie, Amanda Billing on creating opportunities to play, make, and discover and how that has shaped her career as a photographer/artist/actress.

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Undiscovery

Anna Jackson reflects on how craft club and being in decolonising spaces are helping her to develop a more intuitive and relational design practice.

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Fresh From The Field: A new brand identity for Fair Food as impactful as their mahi — By Daylight

Our Friends at Daylight share how they thoughtfully crafted a refreshed brand identity for Fair Food.

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Creative Journeys with Rose & Hailey from The Creatives

Ahead of Creative Journeys: Design Academy in Pōneke, Hailey and Rose from The Creatives reflect on building a bold, purpose-driven agency and how no-code platforms are reshaping modern design.

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What Would Happen If You Gave Yourself a Sabbatical Every Friday?

Rosie Holt shares her thoughts on the power of a “Friday sabbatical” and reminds us that stepping away from deliverables and into playful exploration can spark the clarity, creativity, and direction we often overlook in the rush of client work.

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5 Minutes with Chris Flack

Ahead of Autumn Conversations: Design & Discovery in Ōtautahi on 14 May, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Chris Flack.

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Five Minutes with Nan O’Sullivan

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 […]

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5 minutes with Carol Green

Ahead of Autumn Conversations: Design & Discovery in Tāmaki Makaurau on 1 May, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Carol Green.

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