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 […]

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MDGA Motion Club Returns for 2026 – By MDGA

MDGA presents – Motion Club, a special presentation of selected short films and personal projects from across the spectrum of motion. With amazing work from Chen Wu, Rich Nosworthy, Tom […]

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Fresh From The Field: Henderson’s – By Onfire Design

Onfire Design is bringing home the bacon. A fresh new look for Henderson’s, sizzling with character and served with no shortcuts. The brief Henderson’s, a New Zealand family brand founded […]

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Fresh From The Field: Auckland Home Show – By Spruik

A little renovation of its own. Spruik gives the Auckland Home Show a refined new identity designed to evolve, expand and reconfigure. The brief Auckland Home Show is Australasia’s largest […]

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Five Minutes with… Liisa Tervinen

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 […]

2 months ago by

Fresh From The Field: Elmore Booth – By PERKS

  It takes two. PERKS marks Elmore Booth’s next chapter with an identity built around two architects, two perspectives and the point where they meet. The brief Oli Booth Architecture […]

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Five Minutes with… Montina Xu

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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Five Minutes with… Sam van der Weerden

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 […]

2 months ago by

Fresh From The Field: Cute & Co – By Onfire Design

Cute by name, clever by design. Onfire gives Cute & Co a fresh new look where connection is all that matters. The brief In just four years, Cute & Co […]

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Five Minutes with Tony Hsiung

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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Fresh From The Field: Big Ag and game of more – By Bryce Groves x Pixelpush

What started with a scroll through the Fresh From The Field archives became an award-winning collaboration. Bryce Groves and Pixelpush joined forces to create Greenpeace Aotearoa’s Big Ag and Game […]

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Fresh From The Field: Dunedin Works Better – By Strategy Creative

How do you convince people to rethink where they live and work? Strategy Creative’s Dunedin Works Better campaign does it with wit, warmth, and just the right amount of cheek. […]

3 months ago by

Design & Business: Why You’re Probably Undercharging (And What To Do About It) – By Rosie Holt

A few weeks ago I hosted a masterclass called How to Raise Your Prices. I expected questions about pricing strategy, retainers, proposals and profit margins. But what I got was […]

3 months ago by

Expression of Interest – Design Assembly Tāmaki Makaurau Community Host

Over the last year, one of my favourite parts of Design Assembly has been hosting our Tāmaki Makaurau Coffee Club. Every month, I’ve watched friendships begin over coffee, collaborations spark […]

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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 […]

4 months ago by

Love Design? We’d Love to Welcome You Back to The Club!

If you’ve been part of the Design Assembly community before, there’s a good chance you still think of yourself as a member. And honestly, we still think of you as […]

5 months ago by

Fresh From The Field: Modular Cycle Parking – By Maynard

Maynard brings visibility, sustainability, and smart urban thinking together in this cycle parking system designed for the future of Auckland transport. The brief In support of Auckland Transport’s intention to […]

5 months ago by

Fresh From The Field: Hamilton Hotel – By Daymark

Daymark breathes new life into the Hamilton Hotel, balancing heritage, humour, and contemporary hospitality in a brand built for a new generation. The brief We were tasked with repositioning one […]

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