Aotearoa Photography: Kirsty Griffin
Design Assembly recently got the opportunity to chat with photographer Kirsty Griffin to learn more about her life behind the lens, living in and capturing moments, working on iconic New […]
5 years ago by Louise Kellerman
Paddling Together Through “Rugged Terrain”: Design Assembly Talks Diversity
Written by Lana Lopesi Graphic Matters is a monthly column on issues and ideas related to New Zealand Design Culture The question around diversity and design has been tearing up […]
6 years ago by Lana Lopesi
Wellington: DA Conversations — Spring 2018
Join us for our DA Conversations Spring series in Auckland and Wellington, where we look at ‘Diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand Design— what does it mean and why does it matter?’ With a very special lineup of panellists including:
Johnson Witehira — artist, designer and academic with a focus on Maori and identity and co-Founder at IDIA: Indigenous Design and Innovation Aotearoa
Angela Meyer — Director at Double Denim
Janelle Rodrigues — founding partner and the Creative Director at Creature
Nick Kapica — Designer and educator
Our convener for this session will be Emma Ng — writer and curator specialising in art and design.
At Credenza Shared Space — 16th October from 6pm onwards, with the conversation kick-starting at 6:30pm.
Tickets: $25 Professional / $20 Design Assembly Friend / $15 Design Assembly Student Friend + GST
(not a DA Friend? Sign up here)
If you would like to get yourself ready for the conversation and explore the topic beforehand, here’s a few links you may find useful:
- How diverse are we? Here’s what you told us
- It’s time to catch up: Issues of diversity and representation
- How to encourage diversity in the design industry on Creative Bloq
- Diversity & Inclusion in Design: Why Do They Matter? on Aiga
Design Assembly wouldn’t exist without the support of our amazing DA Partners:
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Auckland: DA Conversations — Spring 2018
Join us for our DA Conversations Spring series in Auckland and Wellington, where we look at ‘Diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand Design— what does it mean and why does it matter?’ With a very special lineup of panellists including:
Desna Whaanga-Schollum (Rongomaiwahine, Kahungunu, Pahauwera) — Chairperson & Founding Member of Ngā Aho Māori Design Professionals and Artspace NZ
Kaan Hiini (Ngāpuhi, Te Arawa) — Multi-disciplinary Designer at Curative
Raymond McKay (Ngāti Kahungunu Ki Wairoa, Ngāti Porou) — Creative Director and Partner at RUN
Jade Tang-Taylor — associate of the Centre for Social Impact, deputy chair of Auckland Council’s Ethnic People’s Advisory Panel and lecturer at AUT
Beth O’Brien — Group Creative Head at Colenso BBDO, New Zealand
Anzac Tereihana Tasker — Design Director at Designworks.
Our convener for this session will be Judith Thompson — design advocate, member of AUT University Council and Chair of the University’s Property Committee.
At Thievery Studio — 16th October from 6pm onwards, with the conversation kick-starting at 6:30pm.
Tickets: $25 Professional / $20 Design Assembly Friend / $15 Design Assembly Student Friend + GST (not a DA Friend? Sign up here)
If you would like to get yourself ready for the conversation and explore the topic beforehand, here’s a few links you may find useful:
- How diverse are we? Here’s what you told us
- It’s time to catch up: Issues of diversity and representation
- How to encourage diversity in the design industry on Creative Bloq
- Diversity & Inclusion in Design: Why Do They Matter? on Aiga
Design Assembly wouldn’t exist without the support of our amazing DA Partners:
BF Papers | Portfolio Recruitment | mychillybin
With special thanks to our refreshment partners:
Ideas on Diversity
Written by Lana Lopesi Supported by Creative New Zealand Lana Lopesi is the editor of Aotearoa Design Thinking 2018, a series of commissioned critical design essays published by Design Assembly and […]
6 years ago by Lana Lopesi