STRONGER, BETTER, HAPPIER
Today, in collaboration with our partners Streamtime we are delighted to announce the launch of a hybrid online course for agency owners. Titled Stronger, Better, Happier, the program helps agency […]
3 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Holiday Reading
Summer is here and the holidays are approaching with some pace, which for Aotearoa design means time away from the mac! Wherever you recharge over the festive season we hope […]
3 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Getting teams excited about remote collaboration
Kate McGuinness speaks to Nina Fountain, Workplace Strategist and the founder of Transformed Teams about how creatives can work together, even when we’re apart. How can creative teams foster […]
4 years ago by Kate McGuinness
Field Guide 2020: Epub
Kia ora Friends, We are so pleased to be able to share our 2020 Field Guide with you. We originally framed this project (back in April) as “a multidisciplinary exploration […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
HEALTHY BUSINESS: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
On the 6th August our friends Streamtime hosted a special Recovery event with agency owners and experts to share the month to month timeline of their financial and business performance, […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Field Guide 2020: All together now
This Field Guide article sits within a series of commissioned essays, interviews, podcasts and artworks to be published over 16 weeks on designassembly.org.nz and culminate in a downloadable PDF publication […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
COVID-19 Resources by Maynard Design
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Maynard Design created a series of posters to help the public, businesses and healthcare providers articulate new processes and behaviours. These posters have been […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
We feel your feels
Kia ora team, Uncertainty is a huge factor in stress. The current level 3 in Auckland affects those outside the city boundaries, and we know that the full spectrum of […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Field Guide 2020: Speaking with your ears
This Field Guide article sits within a series of commissioned essays, interviews, podcasts and artworks to be published over 16 weeks on designassembly.org.nz and culminate in a downloadable PDF publication […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Field Guide 2020: COVID Response & You
This Field Guide article is the first in this series of commissioned essays, interviews, podcasts and artworks to be published over 16 weeks on designassembly.org.nz and culminate in a downloadable […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Meet the Makers (& educators) behind Project Make: Nathan Walker
Project Make champions the role of design and design education in New Zealand and encourages folk to make things together. We spoke with the educators about their individual journeys, collective […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Turning working from home into working from your castle
This article was originally posted by Andy Wright 24 Mar, 2020 on the Streamtime blog. Andy generously shared his knowledge with our audience here. Some of the tips below apply […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Applying for your first jobs. Advice from Portfolio Recruitment.
We know how hard it is to secure your first design job in the industry after Uni, you’re not alone in that. There are about 1000 design grads every year […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Practical and emotional advice for Aotearoa Designers
The core tenants of DA are to connect and celebrate our community. We want all Aotearoa Designers to live well and to flourish. Usually, when we write here, the DA […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Be the change you want to see
Blutui is a web design platform for creative agencies developed by a creative agency. We spoke with our friends Blutui about embracing the accessibility challenges (& opportunities) faced by digital […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Meet our partners… Streamtime, project management software for companies that don’t do boring.
In our 2019 audience survey, you identified; studio, time and project management as your biggest pain points with design practice so we are incredibly excited to be partnering with our […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Mentally Healthy 2020 survey launches
Never Not Creative, UnLtd and Everymind have partnered to conduct the second major study into the mental health and wellbeing of the media, marketing and creative industry in Australia (and […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
5 minutes with… James Fuller CEO of Hnry
In just three short years, Hnry has become Aotearoa’s fasted growing tax agent and happily call themselves your Financial Sidekick. Hnry is an ideal option for freelancers as it provides […]
4 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Field Guide — A simple Guide to Paper
Brought to you by B&F Papers As a young designer exploring the world of paper it is important to understand many of the key properties and attributes that bring you […]
5 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Tips for breaking into Industry.
There is no doubt landing your first design job can be difficult – no matter how rigorous your rationales, polished your portfolio and enthusiastic you are – there is a […]
5 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Field Guide — Typographic Anatomy
There is plenty of Jargon (and way too many rules!) in typography which can be overwhelming when just starting out in design. You don’t need to be a specialist to […]
5 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Field Guide — Working Overseas by Kelly Gilchrist
Traveling the world is a dream, however, one that is potentially daunting. Below is a guide that informs you of the entry requirements, how long you can stay and of […]
5 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Field Guide — Short walks & Sushi by Lindsay Yee
After graduating from design school I spent a few months “freelancing” (*cough* unemployed *cough*) before I ended up landing a job at a massive media company in Christchurch. It started […]
5 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Field Guide — What the hell is UX? By Matt Gould
Ahead of our upcoming DA Design Sampler – Conversations for Teachers one of our expert facilitators, Matt Gould (Director at Lushai, co-founder of UX Gym and co-founder of UX Homegrown […]
5 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Field Guide — Finding your path By Kate McGuinness
Kate speaks to three designers at different stages of their career on advice for navigating the beginnings of a design journey. Ryan Romanes Freelance Designer / Art Director 5+ industry […]
5 years ago by Louise Kellerman