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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 industry, learn […]

3 days ago by Iris Kalff

FOCUS: Annual Showcase 2025Digital Innovation & Animation Graduates Date: Wednesday 10 December 2025Time: 6 PM – 8 PMVenue: Level 4, City Road CampusYoobee Colleges of Creative Innovation, AucklandEntry: Free · […]

3 months ago by Iris Kalff

You are invited to Toi Whakatipu: Graduate Showcase 2025 in celebration of our graduating students and their work from Unitec School of Creative Industries’ Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art […]

3 months ago by Iris Kalff

We are proud to share the impressive work of our emerging designers from the School of Design at Otago Polytechnic. We are seeing flourishing work in game design and moving […]

3 months ago by Iris Kalff

The Bachelor of Media Design (BMD) and the Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies (GCT) The Bachelor of Media Design programme (BMD) and the Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies (GCT) proudly […]

3 months ago by Iris Kalff

He Kanohi Kitea Exposure celebrates the creative talents of the next generation of artists, designers, musicians, and media makers from across Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts Massey University—Aotearoa’s largest […]

3 months ago by Iris Kalff

We are proud to share the impressive work of our emerging designers from Otago Polytechnic’s School of Design in Debrief, our graduate showcase. In 2025 students have produced outcomes for […]

4 months ago by Iris Kalff

Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa—Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation invites you to join us in celebrating our students and their accomplishments, and to shine a light on the future designers, […]

4 months ago by Iris Kalff

Purpose-led Design for a Changing World29–31 October 2025 | 10:00am–6:00pm20 Symonds Street, AucklandTe Herenga Auaha | Faculty of Engineering and Design | Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland You are […]

4 months ago by Iris Kalff

Media Design School at Strayer‘Matter’ – End of Year Graduate Exhibition 2025Opens Friday 14th November from 5.00pm to 9.00pmRSVP to Media Design School https://www.mediadesignschool.com/events/graduate-exhibition Venue: Media Design School at Strayer, […]

4 months ago by Iris Kalff

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 […]

6 months 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 […]

6 months 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.

6 months 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.

7 months 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.”

7 months 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.

7 months ago by Design Assembly

Siena Thompson recently graduated with a Bachelor’s in Design and Global Studies from the University of Auckland and is now leveraging her degree into a growing career in sustainability.

7 months ago by Design Assembly

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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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

1 year ago by Design Assembly

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

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year ago by Design Assembly