Kombucha Materiality’ invites designers and consumers to engage in co-design with microbial cultures.

1 year ago by Design Assembly

A fizzy new brand Sodasmith. designed by Ben Galbraith Design.

1 year ago by Design Assembly

The brief for True, an independent agency, was to create a brand identity that visually honoured a philosophy of thoughtful living and lasting impact.

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Cat Parkinson has graduated with a Bachelor of Design Innovation majoring in Fashion Design Technology and minoring in Industrial Design from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Find out more […]

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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 […]

1 year ago by Design Assembly

Today we speak with Hannah Kai Fong who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Design Innovation from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. Find out more about undergraduate and postgraduate study […]

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Learn about the breadth and depth of design practice in our network.

1 year ago by Design Assembly

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is Aotearoa New Zealand’s globally ranked capital city university. In 2024, to support growing interest in visual storytelling, Te Herenga Waka introduced the Visual […]

1 year ago by Design Assembly

I was surrounded by voices telling me I needed to be successful, impactful, kind, and many other things that defined the ideal career path—such as becoming a scientist, doctor, lawyer, or even an astronaut. The pressure to meet these expectations made me try hard to fit into those roles, but deep down, no one really asked what I wanted to be.

1 year ago by Design Assembly

The University of Auckland’s multidisciplinary approach was exactly what I was looking for. It wasn’t just about learning the tools of the trade; it was about understanding the bigger picture—how design impacts people, businesses, and society. The lecturers were incredibly supportive, and the hands-on projects pushed me to experiment, take creative risks, and think critically about my work.

1 year ago by Design Assembly

Special Group flex their new work.

1 year ago by Design Assembly

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

1 year ago by Design Assembly

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.”

1 year ago by Design Assembly

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

1 year ago by Design Assembly

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.

1 year ago by Design Assembly