From the Edges — Creative Practices of Cosmaking: How cosplayers experience costume creation in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia – By Cathryn Pudner
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 […]
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Fresh From The Field: Telegraph Hill – By Onfire Design
Proof that first impressions matter, especially when they’re drizzled in great design. Onfire Design serves up a fresh new identity for Telegraph Hill. The brief Founded in Hawke’s Bay in 2001, Telegraph Hill began with a bold idea – growing olives in New Zealand when the industry was virtually non-existent. Through perseverance, founder Geoff Crawford…
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Expression of Interest – Design Assembly Tāmaki Makaurau Community Host
Over the last year, one of my favourite parts of Design Assembly has been hosting our Tāmaki Makaurau Coffee Club. Every month, I’ve watched friendships begin over coffee, collaborations spark between strangers, and careers grow through conversations that may never have happened otherwise. It’s become a place where our creative community comes together to connect,…
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From the Edges — Sensing Soil: Encouraging caring relationships with soil through more-than-human design – By Hanna van Heugten Breurkes
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 it exists at the edges of our practice in the world of academia. Free from the constraints of commercial outcomes and clients, designers explore…
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Fresh From The Field: Cycle Wayfinding – By Maynard
Designed to make cycling simpler, safer, and more intuitive, Maynard’s latest wayfinding system for Auckland Transport helps connect people with the city. The brief As transport priorities evolve to meet climate challenges, all while promoting the development of healthy cities and lifestyles, Auckland Transport intends to steer more people around Tāmaki Makaurau on two wheels.…
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Assisterhood Announces New Sponsors and Largest Mentorship Cohort to Date – By Assisterhood
What began as five mentorship pairs in 2018 has grown into a global community. This year, Assisterhood proudly welcomes new sponsors and a record 98 mentor and mentee partnerships. Following more than 420 global applications, Assisterhood has officially welcomed its largest-ever cohort, pairing 98 mentors and mentees across advertising, design, media, strategy, tech, business, and…
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From the Edges — Care67 – By Alvaro Franco Obregon Guerra
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 it exists at the edges of our practice in the world of academia. Free from the constraints of commercial outcomes and clients, designers explore…
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Fresh From The Field: photoED Logo Update – By Tanker Creative
Sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference. Tanker Creative’s refresh of photoED builds on a familiar foundation while creating a stronger, more contemporary identity. The brief photoED is a leading creative content publisher in the editorial photography space based in Canada with a global reach that spans print, digital, and social media worldwide. First…
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Five Minutes with Liz Archer-Fisher
Members of Design Assembly make up a network of creatives working together to build a thriving design scene in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our ‘Five Minutes With..’ series profiles the breadth and depth of design practice in our network. Today we speak with Liz Archer-Fisher from The Edison Agency about leadership, operations, and why understanding the…
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Sep 02
Design Assembly Members Only Coffee Club | September | Pōneke
DA Coffee Club is a regular in-person gathering for DA Friend Members to catch up over coffee, share ideas, and connect with other designers and creatives. It’s a relaxed space to build your network, find inspiration, and maybe even meet your next collaborator or friend.
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Sep 03
Design Assembly Members Only Coffee Club | September | Ōtautahi
DA Coffee Club is a regular in-person gathering for DA Friend Members to catch up over coffee, share ideas, and connect with other designers and creatives. It’s a relaxed space to build your network, find inspiration, and maybe even meet your next collaborator or friend.
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Sep 03
Design Assembly Members Only Coffee Club | September | Tāmaki Makaurau
DA Coffee Club is a regular in-person gathering for DA Friend Members to catch up over coffee, share ideas, and connect with other designers and creatives. It’s a relaxed space to build your network, find inspiration, and maybe even meet your next collaborator or friend.
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Sep 15
Design Assembly Join the Dots – September
About DA Friends Connect DA Friends Connect is Design Assembly’s members-only online lunchtime event series. Running regularly throughout the year, each one-hour session brings designers together from across Aotearoa New Zealand to share ideas, exchange experiences, and learn from one another.
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