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Aotearoa can be a very accepting country for LGBTQ+ individuals, especially regarding laws. However, after a few conversations with my queer friends and flatmates, I realised we all shared a common experience. With ABJECT, I wanted to start a conversation about how we can be more aware of our comments and actions.

11 months ago by Design Assembly

George Ballard, Whitecliffe College graduate, has designed “No More Noodles” to enable everyone to pursue the joy of cooking with the resources they have.

11 months ago by Design Assembly

I wanted to design products that showcased my roots in painting, and my passion for using my design practice to help animals.

11 months ago by Design Assembly

Today we speak with Joey Charles who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Design (Visual Communications) from Ara Institute of Canterbury.

11 months ago by Design Assembly

Olivia Owen is a natural extrovert with a love for all things communication. She recently graduated from Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington and told us all about her experience

11 months ago by Design Assembly

Today we speak with Zoe Ford who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Design and Digital Marketing from Whitecliffe College.

11 months ago by Design Assembly

A to NZ is an original book by Mia Gilmore about the typography of Aotearoa New Zealand. It reveals the stories and ideas from the past and explores what could be in the future.

11 months ago by Design Assembly

Nara Won, recent MDS grad, takes a subject that causes discomfort and disinterest—moths—and explores how interactivity and illustration can be used to create an engaging learning resource.

11 months ago by Design Assembly

What appealed to me most about the programme was the array of digital skills that they taught which would help me to be a versatile designer, prepared to enter the workforce.

11 months ago by Design Assembly

Emma Jackson was lucky enough to be offered an internship with Christchurch startup oVRcome, who make accessible VR exposure therapy (cool right?!?).

11 months ago by Design Assembly

Kit Erwin has long been creatively inspired by the symbolism, imagery and storytelling of tarot cards. Read about the deck Kit designed by combing the imagery of the Major Arcana cards with interactivity in the form of augmented reality.

12 months ago by Design Assembly

Today we speak with Sam Wixon who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Design Innovation, major in Design for Social Innovation from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

12 months ago by Design Assembly

Kaon Ta! is a Filipino cuisine board game to inspire young Pinoy children living in Aotearoa New Zealand, to embrace their first culture and bond with their peers through the celebration of Filipino meals!

12 months ago by Design Assembly

Ruby Bird, recent graduate from AUT documents the connection between creating and uncertainty through analogue typography.

12 months ago by Design Assembly

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

12 months ago by Design Assembly

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 […]

12 months ago by Design Assembly

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.

12 months ago by Design Assembly

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.

12 months ago by Design Assembly

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

12 months ago by Design Assembly

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 […]

12 months ago by Design Assembly

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 […]

12 months ago by Design Assembly

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

1 year ago by Design Assembly

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

1 year ago by Design Assembly

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

1 year ago by Design Assembly

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

1 year ago by Design Assembly