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Design Assembly is the home of New Zealand graphic design.

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Ahead of our Under the Hood: Women in Design webinar next month, we caught up with one of the forward-thinking female speakers–Becca O’Shea, a freelance multidisciplinary designer and illustrator based in Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Today we're chatting with Annie Dow the founder and owner of Dow Goodfolk and Brother Design and a passionate and vocal expert on the value of branding. Hop over to Design Assembly to read the article.
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Our Friends at Onfire Design have helped to roll more cheese into shopping baskets by creating a new straight-talking brand identity and packaging that has a big heart, energy, relentless positivity.

Rolling Meadow's identity is revealed today on Design Assembly

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"Fall in love, not in line" with ABJECT by Lili Davies.

Today in Hot New Things we speak with Lili who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Design Innovation from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

Jump over to our website for the full read.

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George Ballard, Whitecliffe College graduate, has designed "No More Noodles" to enable everyone to pursue the joy of cooking with the resources they have.

Find out how George's capstone project could save you money in today's edition of Hot Young Things on Design Assembly.

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Jade Little, recent Victoria University graduate, showcases her passion for design, painting and helping animals in today's edition of Hot New Things.

Fly over to Design Assembly, like a Kea, to read on.

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Web design experts Black Sheep Creative deliver a new website with that packs a punch for Hamilton’s world-class Zoo and Nature Precinct Te Kaaroro.

You won't want to miss this edition of Fresh from the Field, it's about the power of design informed by UX insights.

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Olivia Owen is a natural extrovert with a love for all things communication.

She recently graduated from Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington and tells us all about her experience in today's edition of Hot New Things.

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Today we welcome Zoe Ford to the design community.

Zoe recently graduated with a Bachelor of Design and Digital Marketing from Whitecliffe College and is the star of todays edition of Hot New Things.

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Take a journey through time and space with Ātea Nuku Paihia, an innovative and engaging way to discover and experience the rich heritage of Paihia, in today's Fresh from the Field on Design Assembly.

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Today we speak with Mia Gilmore who recently graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Design from Ara Institute of Canterbury about her original book "A to NZ"

Find out what went into making the book and what Mia intends to do next on Design Assembly.

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Today on Design Assembly we speak with Joey Charles about a set of diacritic symbols—called Impeds—that alter pronunciations.

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Nara Won, recent MDS grad, takes a subject that causes discomfort and disinterest—moths—and explores how interactivity and illustration can be used to create an engaging learning resource.

Flutter over to Design Assembly to read all about "Little Night Helpers".

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"What appealed to me most...was the array of digital skills that they taught which would help me to be a versatile designer, prepared to enter the workforce." Says Issie Cassidy, recent graduate from Whitecliffe.

Read the full interview on Design Assembly

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Emma Jackson recent Otago Polytechnic grad, interned with Christchurch startup oVRcome, who make accessible VR exposure therapy (cool right?!?)

Find out what Emma created during her internship and who inspires her in today's Hot New Things article on Design Assembly.

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Tyrone Ohia, Extended Whānau explains "Together For Te Tiriti adds to the Toitū Te Tiriti movement and conversation in the hopes that our collective efforts paint the picture of the future we want to live in and the future we want our kids and their kids to live in."

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Kit Erwin has long been creatively inspired by the symbolism, imagery and storytelling of tarot cards.

Read about the deck Kit designed by combing the imagery of the Major Arcana cards with interactivity in the form of augmented reality, in today's edish of Hot New Things.

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Today in our Hot New Things series we're profiling Sam Wixon – a talented emerging professional. Find the full article on our website to learn about his passions, final project and ambitions for the future.

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Kaon Ta! is a Filipino cuisine board game designed to inspire Pinoy children living in New Zealand, to embrace their first culture and bond with their peers through the celebration of Filipino meals!

Read all about it's maker Nicole Paulin on Design Assembly,

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Today we talk to Ruby Bird who has just graduated from AUT Bachelor of Design, about the details of ‘Dubito Ergo Creo, Creo Ergo Dubito*’ – born from uncertainty in the creative process and expressed through typograph – on Design Assembly.