Fresh From The Field — R U Coco? – By Onfire Design
Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our Aotearoa Design Assembly community. Designing the identity around the idea of a rainbow – […]
1 year ago by Jess Lowcher
From the Edges – Ashley Boyd, Media Design School; ‘Preparing creatives for self employment in the purpose economy’
In our ‘From The Edges’ series we feature Aotearoa NZ Academic Design Projects. Our practice as designers can be seen to be explored, pushed and perhaps become something entirely new […]
1 year ago by Jess Lowcher
The Freelancing Diaries: Sharing the deep tea with UI/UX Designer, Jeff Lau
This year we’ve teamed up with Hnry to bring you The Freelancing Diaries: a series helping freelancing creatives navigate self-employed life. From handy resource articles, free-to-attend live webinars, to sharing […]
1 year ago by Jess Lowcher
Call for Interest: Design Assembly Workshop Teachers for 2024 Program
Design Assembly is thrilled to invite expressions of interest from passionate individuals to join us in nurturing and inspiring Aotearoa New Zealand’s design community through our 2024 workshop program. At […]
1 year ago by Jess Lowcher
From the Edges – Dana Fridman, PhD at School of Design Innovation, Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka
In this article, we talk with Dana Fridman about her dissertation on ‘Socially Designed: A Prescription for Brain Health’ and postgraduate study in Design at Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka.
1 year ago by Jess Lowcher
Fresh From The Field — Hidden Honey – By Onfire Design
Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our Aotearoa Design Assembly community. Inspired by the insistence of doing things right and foraging […]
1 year ago by Jess Lowcher
DA Workshop | PŌNEKE WELLINGTON | Redesigning Aotearoa with Johnson McKay
Redesigning Aotearoa Design Assembly in partnership with Ira is delighted to announce ‘Redesigning Aotearoa’ a workshop in Pōneke Wellington on Friday 22 September 2023. This workshop is a full-day, immersive experience […]
1 year ago by Kate Garton
ŌTAUTAHI: Brunch by the Beach for freelance designers
Earlier this year our friends at Rocketspark & Creative Launchpad hosted a community event up in the Bay of Plenty which brought together local freelance designers – from seasoned veterans […]
1 year ago by Jess Lowcher
5 mins with Hika Taewa, Senior Designer at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Design Assembly loves to profile the breadth and depth of design practice in Aotearoa. For July we’re celebrating Māori design, designers, and illustrators. Ko Tongariro te maunga Ko Taupō-nui-a-Tia te […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
Walking the talk with Eric Thompson – Head of School, Design Innovation at Whitecliffe
Whether it’s designing your own line of products or delivering tailored creative services, how many of us have thought of starting our own businesses? According to Whitecliffe’s Head of School, […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
Fresh From The Field — Farmland Foods – By Onfire Design
Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our Aotearoa Design Assembly community. Taking cues from the original butcher’s apron, Onfire’s new packaging […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
Meet our Friends . . . Onfire Design
‘Meet our Friends‘ series is where we take a moment to celebrate and share a little about the diverse studios who make up our DA Friends. Working towards happiness in […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
Women in Design . . . Zenaida Beatson
In this series, we celebrate New Zealand Women in Design as they share their work and processes and we learn more about their day-to-day routines, diverse career pathways, and how […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
AUCKLAND | Redesigning Aotearoa with Johnson McKay
Please note: at this stage this is the only ‘Redesigning Aotearoa’ workshop we will be running this year Redesigning Aotearoa Design Assembly in partnership with Ira is delighted to announce ‘Redesigning Aotearoa’ | […]
2 years ago by Kate Garton
Fresh From The Field — Comvita Paengaroa Workplace Design – By Blur the Lines
Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our Aotearoa New Zealand Design Assembly community. Taking a progressive hospitality design approach with a […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
Women in Design . . . Laura Feavearyear
In our Aotearoa New Zealand Women in Design series, we celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand Women in Design as they share their work and processes and we learn more about their day-to-day routines, […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
Fresh From The Field — Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa – By Gusto Design
Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series sharing the fresh and inspiring work of our New Zealand Design Assembly community. Informed by research insights and te ao Māori concepts, […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
Behind the Curtain — Picnicka website design – By Relatable Design Co, Rocketspark Design Partner
In the ‘Behind the Curtain’ series we sit down with Rocketspark Design Partners to explore their work and how the Rocketspark platform and partnership program has helped grow their design businesses. This […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
Women in Design . . . Sita Narsai
In our Aotearoa New Zealand Women in Design series, we celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand Women in Design as they share their work and processes and we learn more about their […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
2023 Hot New Things: Maryam Al-Essa, Creative Digital Design, Yoobee
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, […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
2023 Hot New Things: Lucca Sharplin, Interactive Design, 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, […]
2 years ago by Jess Lowcher
CHRISTCHURCH DA Workshop: Discover Your Designer DNA with Jason Biggs
What would happen if we could finally put a name to the things we do best – our innate personality strengths – and access them on the daily to help […]
2 years ago by Louise Kellerman
WELLINGTON DA Workshop: Discover Your Designer DNA with Jason Biggs
**Ticket sales close 27 Feb What would happen if we could finally put a name to the things we do best – our innate personality strengths – and access them […]
2 years ago by Louise Kellerman
AUCKLAND DA Workshop: Discover Your Designer DNA with Jason Biggs
Workshop Venue TBC What would happen if we could finally put a name to the things we do best – our innate personality strengths – and access them on the […]
2 years ago by Louise Kellerman
ONLINE DA Event: Under The Hood March — Women In Design
Under The Hood March 2023 Get Tickets You are invited to join us online as two creatives walk us through how a design project worked. Each designer will share the brief, […]
2 years ago by Louise Kellerman