Published Articles
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 […]
2 days ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
5 days ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
7 days ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
1 week ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
2 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
2 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
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, […]
2 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
3 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
3 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
3 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
3 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
4 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
4 weeks ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
1 month ago by Iris Kalff
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 […]
1 month ago by Iris Kalff
