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

Unlocking your Designer DNA: The unique talents and strengths you bring to the table.

Unlocking Your Designer DNA: The unique talents and strengths you bring to the table.

The ‘Discover your Designer DNA’ workshop series with Leadership Performance Coach, Jason Biggs, is happening in March 2023 this year across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. In this workshop individuals will […]

1 year ago by

2023 Hot New Things: Hina Macmaster, Otago Polytechnic School of Design

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

2023 Hot New Things: Mikaela Pacis, Bachelor of Design Visual Communication at Wintec

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

Fresh From The Field — Old Country Food – By Onfire Design

Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our Design Assembly community. Inspired by Chinese fabrics and embroidery and the modern foodie consumer, […]

1 year ago by

2023 Hot New Things: Jonathon Morriss, 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

Creative Studios: Metrics that matter when it comes to our people

This article is sponsored by Streamtime: A few weeks back we shared the results from the 2022 Mentally Healthy Survey ( watch the recap here ) which set out to […]

1 year ago by

2023 Hot New Things: Fiona Brady, Victoria University Wellington – Te Herenga Waka

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

2023 Hot New Things: Loura Limjoco, Wintec, Spatial Design

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

2023 Hot New Things: Eli Kingi, Victoria University Wellington – Te Herenga Waka

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

2023 Hot New Things: Audrea Ridwan, 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

Meri Kirihimete!

Holiday mode engaged! The out of office emails are up and the DA HQ is now on break from 16 Dec – 16 Jan, so it’ll be quiet on here […]

1 year ago by

Fresh From The Field — ITM – By Strategy Creative

Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our Design Assembly community. Using real miniature models and real DIY goods available from ITM […]

1 year ago by

Fresh From The Field — The Spinoff Covered – By Daylight

Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our Design Assembly community. From artwork covering stolen hams to wealth inequality, Daylight Creative walk […]

1 year ago by

2022 year in review: Design content highlights from our Design Assembly community.

As we come to a close on 2022 we took a trip down memory lane. Here’s a 2022 snapshot highlighting some of the design work, interviews, and connection with our […]

1 year ago by

2022 Grad Show Recaps

Check out some our partner school’s 2022 featured graduates and their work showcased at the EOY exhibitions around Aotearoa. 2022 Grad Show Preview – Media Design School’s Tomorrow & Tomorrow […]

1 year ago by

Fresh From The Field — Downlow BBQ – By Daymark

Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our Design Assembly community. Borrowing from classic ‘Americana’ barbecue joint branding, our friends over at […]

1 year ago by

2022 Grad Show Preview – “Pitch”Ara Graduate Show

A snapshot of some of the featured students at this year’s Ara graduate show, ‘Pitch‘ Tamara Camlek As a young Slovenian immigrant, growing up in 21st century Aotearoa, I experienced […]

1 year ago by

2022 Grad Show Preview – “Kaleidoscope” – Yoobee Creative Digital Design Students Exhibition

A snapshot of some of the featured students at this year’s graduate show a Yoobee’s Creative Digital Design Student Exhibition, Kaleidoscope, running on 8 Dec from 6:00-8:00 pm. Kat Urquhart Unmasking ADHD […]

1 year ago by

🔊 DA Conversations Podcast with Heath Lowe

‘Kia ora and welcome to Design Assembly Conversations. In this series we talk to Aotearoa NZ designers, hear their stories and celebrate their work.’ Heath Lowe is Executive Design Director […]

1 year ago by

RECAP: Type as Monument Event with Alistair McCready

Last Thursday, the Society of Experiential Design (SEGD), Isthmus Group and Design Assembly teamed up to host typographer and designer Alistair McCready. He shared his reflections from his book Type […]

1 year ago by

Fresh From The Field — Rockit Apple – By Special

Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our Design Assembly community. Special Group share their design response behind their disruptive print executions […]

1 year ago by

Meet our friends … Daymark

‘Meet our Friends’ series is where we take a moment to celebrate and share a little about the diverse studios who make up our DA Friends. Today we spoke to […]

1 year ago by

WATCH: Never Not Mentally Healthy Webinar

Andy Wright joined us to discuss the results of the 2022 Mentally Healthy Survey and see what we can do better to push our industry forward. This article is sponsored […]

1 year ago by

Fresh From The Field — Langbein Media website – By Flight Digital

  Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our Design Assembly community. Crafted to feel like a favourite cookbook from your home […]

1 year ago by