From the Edges

From the Edges interview series profiles academic design projects by our design school partners graduates. Design can be explored, pushed and perhaps, become something entirely new where it exists at […]

3 weeks ago by

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 […]

11 months ago by

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.

12 months ago by

From the Edges – Qianhui Zhao, Masters in Media Art at Wintec

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

From the Edges with . . . Renee Henry, Honours in Motion Graphics at Wintec

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 […]

2 years ago by

From the Edges – Romina Abasto, Masters in App Design at Wintec

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 […]

2 years ago by

From the Edges with… Aakifa Chida, Masters Degree in Design at AUT.

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 […]

2 years ago by

From The Edges – Qianyi Li, Masters Degree in Creative Practice at Unitec

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 […]

3 years ago by

From The Edges – Toi Ārahitanga, The Art Guide

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 where […]

3 years ago by

From The Edges – Megan Mackay, Victoria University

We spoke to Megan Mackay from Victoria University about her journey defining who she was as a designer, her Masters in Design Thinking, keeping a growth mindset and working with […]

3 years ago by

From The Edges – Katie Twisleton, with Good Health Design

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 where […]

3 years ago by

Between the Pages Edu Series: Preparing your art work for perfect bound books.

We popped by our Friends at BookPrint to see how they make and print books right here in Aotearoa NZ. In this week’s series, we get up close and personal […]

9 months ago by

2022 year in review: Design content highlights from our Design Assembly community.

As we come to a close on 2022 we took a trip down memory lane. Here’s a 2022 snapshot highlighting some of the design work, interviews, and connection with our […]

2 years ago by

Senior Designer

Introducing Daylight Daylight is an independent creative and technology studio based in Auckland, NZ. Our vision is to be Aoteaora’s most innovative digital storyteller, and that vision demands passion and […]

3 months ago by

Between the Pages Edu Series: Metallic Foiling & Spotgloss

We popped by our Friends at Bookprint to see how they make and print books right here in Aotearoa NZ. In this week’s series, David shares with us some different […]

3 months ago by

The planet’s calling. Who’s answering?

Reflections on Autumn Conversations — Design and Planet. For the month of April we’ve put a special focus on projects and discussions around Design & Planet in alignment with our 2024 […]

4 months ago by

The Benefits of Biophilic Design

For the month of April we’ve put a special focus on projects and discussions around Design & Planet in alignment with our 2024 Autumn Conversations events. The author of this […]

5 months ago by

How can designers be better advocates for people and planet?

For the month of April we’ve put a special focus on projects and discussions around Design & Planet in alignment with our 2024 Autumn Conversations events. The authors of this […]

5 months ago by

Fresh From The Field — Kaffee Eis and Gellicious Gelato product packaging – By 45 Design Studio

For the month of March we are shining a special spotlight on Aotearoa women designers – from their work to their stories.  Fresh from the Field is a weekly article series […]

5 months ago by

2024 Hot New Things: Fiona Yoon, University of Auckland

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, […]

6 months ago by

Under the hood with …Nada Stanish, Isthmus

Ahead of our upcoming online event, Under the Hood – Placemaking, we sat down for a quick q&a with one of our featured speakers; Nada Stanish, Principal at Isthmus. All […]

11 months ago by

By Day By Night – Welby Ings, AUT

By Day By Night is an interview series that profiles design teachers from design schools throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. We learn about their role as a teacher and their own […]

2 years ago by

E Whai Ake Nei | Matariki Exhibition opening

The staff, students, and alumni of the Te Wāhanga Waihanga-Hoahoa (Wellington Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation) at Te Herenga Waka will be sharing their work in the upcoming E […]

2 years ago by

Ara 2021 Graduation Exhibition

We’re giving you a sneak peek at some of the graduating talent coming out of Aotearoa this year, and a taste of what they’ve been working on. Pitch is the […]

3 years ago by

Fresh From The Field – The Art of Letters by Kris Sowersby

Be in to win a free copy of The Art of Letters! Simply tell us what custom typeface was used to typeset the book, then email janelle@designassembly.org.nz with the subject […]

3 years ago by