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Fresh From The Field: indieProper – By Genre

Genre puts Wellington’s independents on the map with a playful identity for indieProper. The brief indieProper is a celebration of Wellington’s independent retail scene. It brings together the stores that […]

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Press Release – f.stop Photo Fair 2026 – By Auckland Zinefest & Colectivo Narval

Immerse yourself in a day of photography at the third edition of the f.stop Photo Fair. Bred from the desire for more in-person and cross-continental connection, f.stop is a reason […]

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Exposure Exhibition: He Kanohi Kitea – By Massey University

Exposure Exhibition He Kanohi Kitea showcases the work of graduating students from Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts. The work on display is created by both undergraduate and postgraduates in […]

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AUT Communication and Interaction Design Graduate Exhibition 2026

What does the next generation of communication and interaction designers have to say? Building on AUT’s longstanding tradition in graphic design education in Aotearoa New Zealand, this year’s graduating students […]

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Fresh From The Field: Icebreaker, Auckland International Airport – By Studio Gascoigne

Taking retail design to new heights! See here how Studio Gascoigne brings a slice of Aotearoa to Auckland Airport. The brief Icebreaker asked Studio Gascoigne to design its new flagship […]

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End of Year Showcase 2026 – By Media Design School at Strayer

MDS at Strayer End of Year Showcase 2026See where the next generation of creativity is heading.Friday 20th November, 2026 Our End of Year Showcase is the biggest celebration of student […]

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Debrief 2026 Graduate Exhibition – By Otago Polytechnic School of Design

DEBRIEF 26 graduate exhibition celebrates the mahi produced by Otago Polytechnic School of Design graduates across Fashion, Product, Communication (graphic, games, film, photography) and Postgraduate design.  Explore bold outcomes. Discover […]

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Design Programme @University of Auckland — ReDesign Graduate Showcase 2026 – By University of Auckland

Encounter the future of design at the ReDesign Graduate Showcase 2026. On display for 2 days! ReDesign Graduate Showcase 2026 Join us in November to encounter the future of design […]

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Fresh From The Field: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui By Journey Digital – By Journey Digital

Who said library websites had to be quiet? Journey Digital brings colour, movement and cultural storytelling to Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui. The brief In March 2019, Wellington’s Central […]

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A Solo Session with Jerry Beale

Members of Design Assembly make up a network of Designers working together to build a thriving design scene in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our ‘A Solo Session’ series celebrates our individual […]

3 weeks ago by

Press Release – Congratulations to Tyrone Ohia, 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate

A huge congratulations to designer Tyrone Ohia (Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngā Pōtiki), who has been named a 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate, receiving the Design Award. […]

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Press Release – Rokowhiria to host first exhibition by artist Ayesha Green in Waitaha Canterbury

This summer, Rokowhiria Art & Heritage is thrilled to host The Highlander’s Farewell, an exhibition by Ayesha Green (Kāi Tahu (Ōtākou), Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga, Pākehā). Born in Ōtautahi Christchurch […]

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Fresh From The Field: ROLL WITH US – By Curative

Made for the streets. Built to be shared. Curative gives On A Roll a bold visual voice designed to connect with rangatahi across Aotearoa. The brief Enrol. Vote. The message […]

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Press Release – Shifting the narrative on road safety with creativity: Tom Flood in conversation (Free public event) – By Te Pūtahi centre for architecture and city making

How can graphic design and communication transform our cities? Join leading Canadian design and communications professional Tom Flood (Rovélo Creative; Urban Truth Collective) for a conversation on how creativity can […]

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Press Release: Applications open for the 2027 UXBRIDGE Creative and Architecture Fellowships

UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture is inviting applications for two $5,000 fellowships supporting creative practice connected to East Auckland: the UXBRIDGE Creative Fellowship and the UXBRIDGE | Malcolm Smith Architecture Fellowship. […]

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