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Creative Journeys powered by Squarespace is a series of free, in-person and online events taking place across Aotearoa New Zealand for 2025. Coming up on 15 October in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, […]

4 months ago by Jess Lowcher

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 […]

5 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 […]

5 months ago by Design Assembly

Creative Journeys powered by Squarespace is a series of free, in-person and online events taking place across Aotearoa New Zealand for 2025. Coming up on 20 August in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland our featured creative studio, PHQ, will be showcasing how high-end web experiences, often seen as complex and expensive, can be approached and achieved within a platform like Squarespace through innovative tools and techniques. Register here for your free ticket.

6 months ago by Jess Lowcher

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.

6 months ago by Design Assembly

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

6 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.”

6 months ago by Design Assembly

Creative Journeys powered by Squarespace is a series of free, in-person and online events taking place across Aotearoa New Zealand for 2025. Coming up Online on 23 July, Nick & Hannah Ippolito will be presenting ‘Transform Your Design Business: Achieving More with Squarespace’.

6 months ago by Jess Lowcher

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

7 months ago by Design Assembly

Ahead of our upcoming online Under the Hood: Māori Design on 25 June, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Shane Hansen. Register for your ticket to attend […]

7 months ago by Jess Lowcher

Ahead of our upcoming online Under the Hood: Māori Design on 25 June, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Chloē Reweti.

7 months ago by Jess Lowcher

Creative Journeys powered by Squarespace is a series of free, in-person and online events taking place across Aotearoa New Zealand for 2025. Coming up Online on 4 June, Sarah-Jane Stringer […]

8 months ago by Jess Lowcher

In this interview we sat down with creative slashie, Amanda Billing on creating opportunities to play, make, and discover and how that has shaped her career as a photographer/artist/actress.

8 months ago by Jess Lowcher

Ahead of Creative Journeys: Design Academy in Pōneke, Hailey and Rose from The Creatives reflect on building a bold, purpose-driven agency and how no-code platforms are reshaping modern design.

9 months ago by Jess Lowcher

Ahead of Autumn Conversations: Design & Discovery in Ōtautahi on 14 May, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Chris Flack.

9 months ago by Jess Lowcher

Ahead of Autumn Conversations: Design & Discovery in Tāmaki Makaurau on 1 May, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Carol Green.

9 months ago by Jess Lowcher

Ahead of Autumn Conversations: Design & Discovery in Pōneke on 1 May, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Kahira Shepherd. Register for your ticket to attend the […]

9 months ago by Jess Lowcher

Ahead of Autumn Conversations: Design & Discovery in Tāmaki Makaurau on 1 May, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Emma Kaniuk. Register for your ticket to attend the […]

9 months ago by Jess Lowcher

Ahead of Autumn Conversations: Design & Discovery in Pōneke on 1 May, we sat down with one of our featured speakers, Gray Buchanan, of Genre. Register for your ticket here. This […]

9 months ago by Jess Lowcher

Ahead of Creative Journeys: Design Academy Ōtautahi, we chat with Nicole Macdonald on her journey as a self-employed creative and how she’s diversified her business.

10 months ago by Jess Lowcher

Today we are chatting with Aakifa Chida, Communication Designer and Lecturer, AUT School of Art and Design. Aakifa is joining the Decades of Design session.

10 months ago by Design Assembly

Today we are chatting with Cat van der Werff, Executive Creative Director at Canva, who is headlining Women in Design Day 2025 with a keynote address, 

10 months ago by Design Assembly

Today we are chatting with Associate Professor Dr Sarah Baker, a design strategist, researcher, and educator at Media Design School in Auckland. At Women in Design Day, Sarah will be facilitating a Gender & Design workshop that will explore gender inequality in design and offer practical strategies for designers to make a change.

10 months ago by Design Assembly

In the lead up to Women In Design Day we are chatting with our workshop facilitators.
Rosie Holt is a high-performance business coach who will facilitate the workshop “From Concept to Clicks: Marketing for Designers”. Click to learn more!

11 months ago by Design Assembly