2025 Hot New Things: Benjamin Walsham, Media Design School

“Manifesto” is an interactive, empathy-led campaign designed to capture the emotional landscape of tertiary students across Aotearoa.

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2025 Hot New Things: Frankie Robertson, Otago Polytechnic

Today we speak with Frankie Robertson who recently graduated her studies in Communication Design from Otago Polytechnic. Find out more about undergraduate and postgraduate study options in art and design by visiting […]

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2025 Hot New Things: Dylan Lloyd, Otago Polytechnic

Working with the Southland Stags NPC team was an exciting opportunity to create a brand and identity that revitalized the organization, addressing gaps from previous seasons.

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2025 Hot New Things: Bradley Jones, Whitecliffe College

Nothing is ever certain, but I’m excited about where it could take me in the future. Ultimately my aspiration is to be the best designer I can be, always learning, always curious, and always finding new ways to solve real-world problems and empower others through design.

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2025 Hot New Things: Jacky Lin, Media Design School

Today we speak with Jacky Lin who recently graduated from the Bachelors of Media Design at Media Design School (MDS).

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2025 Hot New Things: Vivian Doan, Auckland University of Technology

Each summer Design Assembly profiles a selection of the top graduates from the best Art and Design Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. We welcome these talented emerging professionals to our […]

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2025 Hot New Things: Leah Kampkes, The University of Auckland

Today we speak with Leah Kampkes who recently graduated with a conjoint Bachelors Degree, Design & Global Studies from The University of Auckland. Find out more about undergraduate and postgraduate study options […]

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2025 Hot New Things: Pim van Duin, Ara, Institute of Canterbury

Each summer we profile a selection of the top graduates from the best Art and Design Schools in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Grad Show Preview – Otago Polytechnic | Debrief 2024

A snapshot of some of the featured students at this year’s graduate show at Otago Polytechnic, on 21 — 24 November.

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2024 Grad Show Preview – Whitecliffe College | Bachelor of Design & Digital Media | Third year exhibition

A snapshot of some of the featured students at this year’s graduate show at Whitecliffe College, on 22 — 23 November.

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2024 Grad Show Preview – Media Design School’s Unahiroa

A snapshot of some of the featured students at this year’s graduate show at Media Design School, Unahiroa on 15 November.

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2024 Hot New Things: Catherine Pascual, AUT

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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Fiona Yoon, University of Auckland

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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Adam de Jong, 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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Judy Jin, University of Auckland

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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Olivia Brandeis-Mclellan, 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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Bee Fourie, University of Auckland

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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Shaquille Berwick, Otago Polytechnic

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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Emma Le Quesne, University of Auckland

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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Ben Krijgsman, Ara | Te Pūkenga

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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Neil Bhat and Michael Malbog | AUT

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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Olivia Peterson, 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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Olivia Reihana and Michelle Jung, Otago Polytechnic

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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Carmin Erasmus, Wintec | Te Pūkenga School of Media Arts

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, […]

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2024 Hot New Things: Kirsty Leggett, 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, […]

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