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Invenire 01

Philip Kelly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:54:50 +0000

Invenire – Latin verb, to come upon, find.

As designers we create and collect objects, images and ephemera of all kinds. Each has a story to tell and in these postings I’ll show a series of second-hand items I’ve collected [...]

Designer Interviews – Niels Shoe Meulman, Artist

Corinne Smith — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:24:17 +0000

Niels Shoe Meulman is a Dutch artist, born, raised and based in Amsterdam. As Shoe, NSM earned his stripes in the global graffiti scene in the 80’s through his pioneering style, adding a distinct European [...]

Designing a New China with Marco Tchen, 6pm – 8pm, Wednesday 15 February 2012, Auckland City

Louise Kellerman — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:08:41 +0000
Designing a New China has been created for designers, communication professionals and strategists. With a focus on effective strategies used by brands for market integration, it will be of relevance not just for those with an interest in China, but for all creative professionals who aim to be responsive to rapid aesthetic change in a globalising environment.

Creative Mornings Auckland Round-Up

Kaan Hiini — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:24:32 +0000

Just over three years ago New York based designer Tina Roth Eisenberg aka Swiss Miss launched Creative Mornings, a monthly morning lecture series for creative types. What started with a humble audience of 50 at a joint workspace in [...]

Type Improvised

Louise Kellerman — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:32:32 +0000
A collection of process images taken during Catherine Griffiths workshop with Design Assembly in June 2011.

End of Year Wrap Up Party: Illustrators work for sale

Corinne Smith — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:45:27 +0000

A big thanks to everyone that attended the Design Assembly End of Year Wrap Party last Wednesday night, a great night had by all! And a special thanks to The Biz Dojo for the awesome venue, Philip Kelly [...]

End of Year Wrap Party: Wednesday November 30th

Louise Kellerman — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:06:44 +0000
Please note: RSVPs for this event are now closed as we have reached capacity.

Make Something

Kaan Hiini — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:28:29 +0000

Given absolute free reign, who would you choose to work with and what would the results of this mash-up be? Make Something, a group exhibition currently running at the Saatchi & Saatchi building, asks a selection of designers just that, purely for [...]

International Mobile Film Making showcased in New Zealand for the first time

Guest Contributor — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:25:05 +0000

By Laurent Antonczak

Some of you might be interested… especially if you are in Wellington ;-)

International Mobile Innovation Screening 2011

23rd November – 26th November

MINA Mobile Creativity and Innovation Symposium 2011

26th November

MINA, the Mobile Innovation Network Aotearoa, is a project that [...]

AUT Raw Festival

Kaan Hiini — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:07:20 +0000

The AUT Raw Festival launched on Wednesday, showcasing the work of the school’s Art & Design students. Covering Fashion, Textile, Digital, Graphic, Product and Spatial Design, alongside an impressive array of fine arts work, the exhibition runs till Saturday the [...]

Seeking Design Assembly Partner (Big picture thinker & detail doer)

Louise Kellerman — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:01:45 +0000
I am looking for one person to work on the big picture side of Design Assembly and on the Auckland event ideas, preparation and execution of them. I think it would take a max of four hours per week average across the year. This role could develop into a long-term partnership with the right person.

Call for 2012 workshop presenters expressions of interest

Louise Kellerman — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:51:16 +0000
Following a successful series of workshops in 2011, we are looking for new people to develop workshops for Graphic Designers in 2012. The workshops are based in Auckland and contributors are remunerated.

Re)kickstarting Creativity for Groups with Alan Young

Louise Kellerman — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:05:54 +0000
Groups work differently to individuals. Some people are better suited to Idea Generation, whilst others work best as Problem Spotters. This workshop provides access to specific groupworking techniques to optimise creative output.

Spring 2011 Conversations

Louise Kellerman — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:00:50 +0000
Wednesday, September 28, 2011, Room WE336, Art and Design Faculty, AUT St Pauls Street, Auckland CBD Entry by koha donation.

That Old Obsession

Renée Lam — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:34:25 +0000

Recently I came across the title ‘Retromania: Pop Culture’s Addiction to its own past’ by music journalist Simon Reynolds. The book expands upon the recent trend of pop culture enjoying the regurgitation of days gone by. In particular it focuses [...]

Call for Mobile Films | [ MINA ] & Film Archive, Wellington, New Zealand

Guest Contributor — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:58:08 +0000

By Laurent Antonczak
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The Brand Shift Seminar with Raul Sarrot, 5pm – 7pm, Thursday 15 September 2011, Auckland City

Louise Kellerman — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:19:33 +0000
The Brand Shift seminar, aimed at practicing designers, strategists and communication professionals, will explore creative strategies and offer tactics and techniques to make brands connect and stay relevant in this ever changing landscape.

WCC Speakers Reviewed

Louise Kellerman — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:58:18 +0000
Over the next few days while the main event is on, we'll use this post to create a collective review of the speakers and side events, WCC in general... Feel free to add your thoughts as the event unfolds!

split/fountain Newspaper(Section 1) Launch

Kaan Hiini — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:37:32 +0000

Bookshop/design studio/exhibition venue/niche publishing house/multi-purpose creative outlet split/fountain launched its newspaper(section 1) Thursday night as part of the We Can Create side events schedule.

The publication, with contributions from Henry Babbage, Emmet Byrne, James Goggin, Fiona Jack, Narrow Gauge, Richard Reid, onne [...]

Sara Blake Mini Exhibition/Artists Showcase

Kaan Hiini — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:37:14 +0000

Tuesday signalled the start of a period of intense creative inspiration curated by the Church as part of the inaugural We Can Create. First off the blocks was the launch of Sara Blakes mini exhibition at K Rd’s [...]

The National Grid #7 Launch

Lindsay Yee — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:17:07 +0000
On Friday the 12th of August, The National Grid Launched their latest issue at the Split Fountain on Karangahape Road.

Festivals For All

Kaan Hiini — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:10:55 +0000

With the Best Awards Nominations fresh for our perusal, and the fast approaching one- two combo of NZ Fashion Week and We Can Create (not to mention its plethora of side events), we’re being [...]

Designer Interviews: Kyra Bradcock, Threaded Magazine

Alana Broadhead — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:17:13 +0000

Kyra Bradcock was well along the path to becoming an architect when her flirtation with graphic design ignited into passion, and — as our great loves tend to do – inspired Kyra in a whole new direction in life.

And our [...]

Inter… what? Nice attempt.

Guest Contributor — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:24:57 +0000

By Laurent Antonczak

“A multisensory adventure

True to the spirit of Cirque du Soleil’s thrilling creations, AQUA is a multisensory adventure for the whole family. AQUA uses massive 360° projections, interactive digital screens, music and visual effects to draw visitors into the experience and tell the [...]

Wellington Colour Management Workshops: Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 August 2011

Louise Kellerman — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:35:50 +0000
Design Assembly is proud to offer its first Wellington based workshop: Colour Management with Jessica Mills. Wednesday 10th August, 6pm - 9pm and Thursday 11th August, 2pm - 5pm. At The Biz Dojo Wellington, 38 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington.

Storytelling / Filmmaking and Basic Documenting Skills Workshops: Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August

Louise Kellerman — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 03:53:17 +0000
Workshop #1 Big VOICE story telling/filmmaking workshop: Saturday 6 August, from 9am - 12pm Workshop #2 Big VOICE Basic documenting skills: Sunday 7 August, from 12pm - 3pm

Video Content for Mobile Phone…

Guest Contributor — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:40:53 +0000

By Laurent Antonczak

Main points:

Mobile phones are creative media, getting more sophisticated all the time. No longer “just a phone”, these are serious visual creative tools, but the element of communication still remains, remediated as collaboration.

In this article we explore key [...]

Melbourne: A superficial escape.

Renée Lam — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:57:07 +0000

As a designer one can get caught up in a more serious headspace with the daily need for clarity in communication, rationalising of design decisions and balancing the client’s needs and expectations with the pursuit for creative excellence. Sometimes it’s [...]

A Type of Improvisation: Thursday June 23

Louise Kellerman — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:38:02 +0000
A masterclass workshop with Catherine Griffiths. Design a large format poster using the letterform as the primary tool with which to improvise and construct meaning, whether social, political or cultural, with attention to detail, composition and aesthetic form.

Winter 2011 Conversations

Louise Kellerman — Thu, 26 May 2011 22:04:10 +0000
Wednesday 22 June from 6pm - 8pm, ARTSPACE Gallery, K Road, Auckland. Featuring: Graphic Tactility (Anzac Tasker), A Type of Improvisation (Catherine Griffiths) and How did I get myself into this (Nick Fracture)

The Inaugural We Can Create 2011 Line-up

Louise Kellerman — Thu, 26 May 2011 07:10:12 +0000
Last Thursday night at the media launch in Auckland, We Can Create released the details of ten of their twelve speakers. So what do you get for your $320 or $250 early bird ticket from the ingural We Can Create event?

Calligraphy for designers: Monday 9, 16 and 23 May

Louise Kellerman — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:28:47 +0000
A masterclass workshop with Peter Gilderdale. Niels Shoe Meulman’s has made calligraphy current. This workshop looks at the calligraphy side of this partnership and introduces participants to the principles and tools of calligraphy.

Colour Management Workshops 2011: 27 and 28 April

Louise Kellerman — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 20:38:39 +0000

Design Assembly presents the first of it’s 2011 workshop series. The full workshop calendar will be announced next Friday 8 April.

Back in 2011 due to popular demand Design Assembly is proud to offer two opportunities to attend a three hour [...]

Hello We Can Create!

Louise Kellerman — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:37:25 +0000
The Church is proud to announce a completely New Zealand-owned show We Can Create - August 26 and 27 2011.

Do you have free studio space for Cantabrians?

Louise Kellerman — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:46:48 +0000

If you have space for people to relocate from Christchurch on a temporary basis please list the information below. (Comment back if your space gets taken and we will remove the listing).

Summer 2011 Conversations Evening

Louise Kellerman — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 06:58:49 +0000
Wednesday 23rd February from 6pm NEW VENUE - Level 1, ARTSPACE, 300 Karangahape Road, Auckland City. Featuring Bevan Tonks & Tana Mitchell, www.makesomething.co.nz Philip Kelly, www.pkwycreative.com and Joanna Alpe, www.weloveinc.com

End of Year Wrap Party: Wednesday November 17th

Louise Kellerman — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:07:10 +0000
Join us on Wednesday 17th November from 6.30pm - 9.30pm The Lounge Bar, Galatos, 17 Galatos Street, Auckland City. www.galatos.co.nz

Colour Management Workshop – Oct 28th and Nov 4th 2010

Louise Kellerman — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:21:52 +0000
A three hour hands-on workshop covering the basics of of Colour Management Theory, Tools, and Implementation. Thursday 28th October, 2pm - 5pm, The Biz Dojo, Suite 201, Level 2, Ironbank, 150 K Road, Auckland City.

Spring 2010 Conversations Evening

Louise Kellerman — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:29:07 +0000
Conversations on September 29th 2010 The theory of Colour Management – Jessica Mills A journey of research– David Sinfield Walk the line – Ross Liew/TrustMe

Digital versus Human: a graphic design perspective

Guest Contributor — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 06:58:16 +0000

By Laurent Antonczak

My previous post was on emerging technology / graphic design in New Zealand and having the mindset to be a global pioneer. I asked if you had considered increasing your knowledge of emerging technologies and designing a [...]

Being true to type

James McGoram — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:29:15 +0000
In the beginning, God created the Internet, and saw that it was good. And God made the fonts of the Internet according to their kinds and all of the characters that creep upon the web according to their kind. And God blessed them, saying, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the documents and designs, and let the fonts multiply." But they didn't. For twenty years the same 12 fonts knocked around together wondering where in the hell the party was.

NZ typography I like – What do you like?

Louise Kellerman — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:24:52 +0000
Lindsay emailed me yesterday with this piece of New Zealand typography that he likes - the logo for this year's New Zealand International Film Festival. It was created by Ocean Design. What do you like? Email me louise@designassembly.org.nz with an image of NZ typography that you like (500 pixels wide) and your name.

Winter 2010 Conversations Evening

Louise Kellerman — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:06:25 +0000
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Designer by day, designer by night – Zoe Ikin How to design and not commit suicide– Daniel Gordon Vinyl Flashbacks – Peter McLennan

Semi-Permanent 2010

Shaun Lee — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:25:03 +0000
I am a Semi Veteran, since I saw 123 Klan and Shepard Fairey in 2003 I have been addicted to Semi Permanent. At first glance I did not not think this years line up was exciting as last years but lets take a closer look.

Autumn 2010 Conversations Evening

Louise Kellerman — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:49:00 +0000

Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Design Assembly kicks off for 2010. Come along from 6pm to mix and mingle with your fellow graphic designers. Speakers will start at 6.30pm.

New Media Workshop

Shaun Lee — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:35:58 +0000

This workshop is for designers who occasionally design for the web – but do not build websites.

Web pages are dead – by Shaun Lee (www.leeterwal.com)
Move beyond the page, learn how to paper prototype and [...]

End of year wrap party: November 18th 2009

Louise Kellerman — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:15:27 +0000
Join us to celebrate the end of the year and start of summer!

Arts Community Meeting: November 10th, 2009

Elise Sterback — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:30:17 +0000
There will be a meeting held on the 10th November to discuss how the changes to the Auckland Council (aka the 'Supercity') will affect the arts community.

New Graduates Exhibitions

Lindsay Yee — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:00:36 +0000
It's that time of year for the new batch of Graduates to showcase their work. Late nights in the classroom for an opening and gallery like exhibition of work.

Spring Event 2009 – Design Assemby is ONE!

Louise Kellerman — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:48:04 +0000
Design Assembly is celebrating it's first birthday on September 30th!

Winter 2009 Event

Louise Kellerman — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:08:44 +0000
Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Autumn 2009 Event

Louise Kellerman — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:13:04 +0000
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Happy New Year!

Louise Kellerman — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:11:13 +0000
Welcome to 2009! I hope you all had a relaxing break over the Christmas / New Year period and have arrived back somewhat refreshed and excited about what the year may hold.

Spring 2008 Event

Louise Kellerman — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:26:36 +0000
Design Assembly last night was awesome, I had a great time meeting some new designers, managed to relax more this time and we had three great conversations.

September Update

Louise Kellerman — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:44:54 +0000
Hope you're enjoying the sunny weather we've had lately and are still feeling charged from Design Assembly - I'd had lots of great feedback and encouragement from all of you to keep me really excited about the future possibilities for Design Assembly.

Winter 2008 Event

Louise Kellerman — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:49:09 +0000
THANK YOU – To everyone that came along last night and to our awesome sponsors!