Design Assembly NZ

Design Assembly NZ The home of Aotearoa New Zealand design since 2009 Design Assembly serves the New Zealand Visual Design community. Founded by Louise Kellerman.

We share fresh content every week profiling the people, projects and culture of New Zealand design to strengthen our community and advance the discourse around our practice.

Ever wondered how the design community across the ditch compares to ours?For this special Trans Tasman edition of Join T...
03/06/2026

Ever wondered how the design community across the ditch compares to ours?

For this special Trans Tasman edition of Join The Dots, we're bringing together voices from Aotearoa and Australia to discuss the opportunities, challenges, similarities, and differences shaping our creative industries.

Join Carol Mackay and Greg Branson from the Design Business Council, Liz Archer-Fisher, Head of Operations at The Edison Agency, alongside Louise Kellerman and Mark Easterbrook, as they compare notes, share insights, and explore what we can learn from each other.

📅 Tuesday 30 June
🕛 12 – 1pm NZT
💛 Free for Design Club members
💲 $45 +gst +fee for Non-members

Register now and be part of the conversation:
https://buff.ly/LpdCh1r

If you're a Design Club member and haven't received your member discount code, please email [email protected] and we'll get you sorted.

Wayfinding is something most people only notice when it doesn't work.In this thoughtful Q&A, Nick shares insights on eve...
03/06/2026

Wayfinding is something most people only notice when it doesn't work.

In this thoughtful Q&A, Nick shares insights on everything from bilingual wayfinding and accessibility to the subtle design decisions that influence how we experience public spaces every day.

From typography and materiality to bilingual wayfinding and human-centred design, Nick shares thoughtful insights into how great design can shape our experience of place.

Read the full interview:
https://buff.ly/680ysvf

And if you'd like to hear more from Nick, join him at Sign & Print Expo 2026 on 17 June at Auckland Showgrounds.
https://buff.ly/wNZK4GC

‼️Final call for June DA Coffee Club ‼️If you've been meaning to come along, this is your reminder. Our Coffee Clubs wil...
02/06/2026

‼️Final call for June DA Coffee Club ‼️

If you've been meaning to come along, this is your reminder. Our Coffee Clubs will be happening in the next 3 days across five locations, giving creatives a chance to step away from their desks and connect with others in the industry.

We're especially excited to welcome our new hosts and locations in Coatesville and Whanganui, and we'd love to see the creative community come out and give them a warm welcome!

June Coffee Clubs:
☕ Coatesville - 3 June, 8.45–9.45am Open for all
☕ Pōneke - 3 June, 8–9am Members only
☕ Ōtautahi - 3 June, 8–9am Members only
☕ Tāmaki Makaurau - 4 June, 8–9am Members only
☕ Whanganui - 5 June, 8–9am Open for all

Curious about the Design Club? Our "Try Before You Buy" option lets you join us once to experience the community for yourself. Simply email [email protected] and we'll get you sorted.

Find your closest gathering and come along:
https://buff.ly/SOdli3s

Join The Dots returns this June with a special Trans Tasman Edition🗺️ Join creatives from Aotearoa and Australia for an ...
28/05/2026

Join The Dots returns this June with a special Trans Tasman Edition🗺️

Join creatives from Aotearoa and Australia for an open conversation exploring the similarities, differences, opportunities, and challenges shaping both design communities.

Featuring Carol Mackay from the Design Business Council, Liz Archer an Australian Designer, alongside Louise Kellerman and Mark Easterbrook.

📅 Tuesday 30 June
⏰ 12 – 1pm NZT
💛 Free for Design Club members

Register now and come be part of the conversation🗣️
https://buff.ly/hru8p0A

We want to see more work from our Design Club community🧐 Whether you’re a freelancer, studio, student, or creative worki...
26/05/2026

We want to see more work from our Design Club community🧐

Whether you’re a freelancer, studio, student, or creative working on something you’re proud of, Design Assembly is always looking to showcase thoughtful work, creative journeys, ideas, and the people behind them across our platform.

You can submit to:
– Fresh From The Field - recent projects and design work
– Five Minutes With… - quick interviews with creatives
– A Solo Session - spotlighting freelance creatives
– From Inside The Club - featuring our studio members and teams

A lovely way to share your work, increase visibility, and be part of the wider creative conversation across Aotearoa🌏️

🔗 Fresh From The Field
https://buff.ly/e4URyqj

🔗 Five Minutes With…
https://buff.ly/JnGJEpj

🔗 From Inside The Club
https://buff.ly/i2aUmNO

🔗 A Solo Session
https://buff.ly/4h9Xcix

DA Coffee Club is happening across five locations this June 💛☕A relaxed morning catch-up for designers, creatives, freel...
26/05/2026

DA Coffee Club is happening across five locations this June 💛☕

A relaxed morning catch-up for designers, creatives, freelancers, students, studios, and anyone wanting to feel more connected to the creative community across Aotearoa.

Come for the coffee, stay for the conversations, community, and creative connections!💬

June Coffee Clubs:
Coatesville — 3 June, 8.45–9.45am *Open For ALL
Pōneke — 3 June, 8–9am *Members Only
Ōtautahi — 3 June, 8–9am *Members Only
Tāmaki Makaurau — 4 June, 8–9am *Members Only
Whanganui — 5 June, 8–9am *Open For ALL

Find your closest gathering and come along:
https://buff.ly/stWboxJ

We also have the option "Try Before You Buy" Here you can join us for one time to see how welcoming our comunity can be. Send an email to: [email protected]

So many lovely creatives have already joined the Design Club.👏 If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your little rem...
21/05/2026

So many lovely creatives have already joined the Design Club.👏

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your little reminder that now is the perfect time to jump in and make the most of your membership.

Monthly gatherings, ongoing community, opportunities to share your work, industry connection, creative support, and a place to feel part of the wider Aotearoa design community. ✨

And don’t forget, the complimentary 1:1 mentor session offer with Louise Kellerman, Mark Easterbrook, or Rosie Holt is only available until the end of June. Time is moving fast. 👀

🔗 https://buff.ly/8XHlM05

20/05/2026

“When I have time” is often the thing quietly killing creative projects.

The side project that you never start. The thing you actually care about keeps getting pushed behind deadlines, emails, and everyday life.

The Creative Priority is a hands-on workshop designed to help you reconnect with your creative practice and finally begin the projects you keep putting off.

Join Craig Jones and Hayden Burgess on 4 June at Media Design School, Tāmaki Makaurau for a day focused on creative momentum, reflection, and actually making the work.

🔗 https://buff.ly/JNV0pAt

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