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Going Black for the Nation
Air New Zealand's Black Boeing 777-300ER Plane
Selected Air New Zealand planes adopt our national colour. » read more
18/01/2012work /
That's the Spirit!
Redefining the RSA
Setting the platform for the next 100 years. » read more
13/12/2011work /
Shifting Headspace
Telecom Place internal branding and wayfinding
Graphics to welcome, guide, engage, question, and inspire staff. » read more
23/11/2011news /
Thinking Big
Top 200 Awards November 24 2011
Designworks partners with the Top 200 Awards to celebrate the best in business for 2011. » read more
10/11/2011news /
Space for Talent x2
Senior & Intermediate Interior Designers Wanted
An unmatched opportunity. » read more
09/11/2011news /
STW Nextness
On the Mind of Laura Ford
Auckland Office's Design Researcher, Laura Ford, edits a guest post for NEXTNESS. » read more
02/11/2011news /
A Girl Called Hope Fundraiser
Walk for Hope
A Girl Called Hope's Walk for Hope helping young women to transform their lives. » read more
23/10/2011work /
Bringing Kiwis closer to the All Blacks
Telecom BackingBlack Digital Wall
As principal sponsors of the All Blacks, Telecom wanted to create an interactive
22/10/2011news /
BackingBlack HQ
All Blacks Fan Clubrooms
Telecom's All Black Fan Club for Rugby's biggest celebration. » read more
16/10/2011news /
Pentaward Gold Winner
Monteith's Single Source
Monteith's Single Source packaging has been awarded Pentaward Gold for 2011. » read more
14/10/2011news /
Melbourne Talent
Our New Designworkers
Over the last few months, Designworks Melbourne has added two new additions to its team: Paul Monkivtich joins as Design Director
12/10/2011news /
A Duo of Luxury Brands for Skycity
Eight and Horizon
Designworks creates a duo of brands for Skycity's luxury suites and gaming experience. » read more
11/10/2011/ work/
The bank of nowhere else
Bank of Melbourne
Positioning a bank as the first choice, a super local preference. » read more
11/10/2011work /
Canning Stock Route
National Museum of Australia
Designworks was approached by National Museum of Australia to help design collateral for a large upcoming
10/10/2011work /
Meet Someone Fit
Puma Love Run
Meet someone fit! A fun run with a cheeky twist was the idea behind the Puma event held in Melbourne earlier this year. The Puma Love
03/10/2011news /
3rd Place Overall!
Firstlight Shine Bright
The Meridian FirstLight team have capped of an amazing run by placing third overall at the U.S. Department of Energy
02/10/2011work /
Beginning a New Life
Dalton Revive
Designworks Melbourne were asked to develop a promotional piece for Dalton’s recycled ‘Revive’ product. The solution was a book
01/10/2011work /
Create the space to learn and grow
Furnware
Furnware approached Designworks with an inspiring story, a brilliant product and the opportunity to expand into new markets.
25/09/2011work /
Vue de monde reaches new heights
Vue de monde Rialto
Vue de monde reaches new heights. » read more
15/09/2011news /
New Recruit
Strategy Team Grows
New member for the strategy team in Wellington. » read more
06/09/2011work /
A Larger than Life Local for Takapuna
The Elephant Wrestler
Heroing a local legend, The Elephant Wrestler on Auckland's North Shore opens. » read more
02/09/2011work /
The spirit of Mediterranean hospitality
Little Algiers Café
Little Algiers on Auckland's Karangahape Road offering a little slice of Mediterranean hospitality. » read more
25/08/2011news /
Ideas Art
Bringing Back Craft
Designworks' Auckland office gets a new piece of art installed by Anzac Tasker. » read more
24/08/2011news /
Britomart Country Club DJ Booth
Heineken by FLOX
Heineken DJ Booth for Britomart Country Club by FLOX and Designworks. » read more
21/08/2011news /
Keep Believing
Black Friday Trust Charity Auction
Designworks supports the Black Friday Trust's Black Tie Dinner and Charity Auction. » read more
19/08/2011news /
Heineken in the Air New Zealand Koru Lounge
Perfect Pour Pop-Up
Bringing the Heineken Perfect Pour Pop-Up Bar to Air New Zealand's Koru Lounges. » read more
14/07/2011news /
Auckland Talent
New to Strategy
Two new members for the strategy team in Auckland. » read more
04/07/2011news /
Shop different
Telecom unveils its new Wellington store
Empowering New Zealanders to get more out of their technology. » read more
28/06/2011news /
Telecom Concept Store Wins
Red Awards 2011
Challenging conventions reaps reward. » read more
26/06/2011news /
Wellington Talent
Our New Designworkers
Our new talent on board in Wellington. » read more
14/06/2011news /
Work Choice Day
A Day in the Life
Designworks Auckland Office hosts Avondale College students for Work Choice Day. » read more
10/06/2011news /
Brands in space
Designworks launches spatial offering
Top designer Clark Pritchard is joining Designworks to head up its new Spatial Design Division. » read more
03/06/2011/ work/
Creating New Connections to Dance
The New Zealand Dance Company
Creating a dance company that brings together the spirit and talent of NZ dance. » read more
31/05/2011/ news/ /
In With The Dragons
Dragon's Den
Last week saw Designworks involvement in an University of Auckland Business School initiative held at the main campus. » read more
19/05/2011news /
That's Gold!
Welly Golds
Designworks took out the Creative category at this year’s Wellington Gold Awards. » read more
19/04/2011news/ think/
Designworkers talk shop
DINZ's Designer's Speak Series 2011
Paul Johnson and Devin Fennell give talks for DINZ's Designer's Speak Series 2011. » read more
14/04/2011news /
Designworks digs for gold in the capital
Wellington Gold Awards
Recognition at region's premier business event. » read more
04/04/2011work /
Inspiring people with a passion
William Angliss
Celebrating out of the ordinary careers. » read more
04/04/2011work /
Wholehearted protection
State Trustees
Bringing 'Wholehearted Protection' to life. » read more
04/04/2011work /
Competitive agility
ASG IT Solutions
ASG has been a notable success story in Australia’s IT business solutions industry. » read more
04/04/2011work /
Connecting the cancer council network
Cancer Council Australia
Talking to all audiences. » read more
04/04/2011news /
Letsfixit flush with success
Letsfixit update
More than 150 households fixed so far. » read more
11/03/2011think /
Transforming companies by design
Sven talks to Management Magazine
Where logic meets magic. » read more
25/02/2011news /
Tweeting thoughts for Christchurch
Telecom Digital Wall
Wanting to do whatever they can to support the people of Christchurch, Telecom and Designworks have worked
23/02/2011news /
Thoughts are with you
Christchurch Quake
DW staff caught up in the horror. » read more
18/02/2011news /
Designworks' star shines bright – again
The STW Awards
Top creative product out of 80 Australasian agencies. » read more
23/12/2010think /
What type of Christmas are you having?
Designworks' Christmas Gift 2010
In honour of all things lo-fi » read more
20/12/2010news /
Cheers Design Week
Waitemata Sparkling Ale a finalist in UK Design Week awards
The Prince of Ales goes to London. » read more
14/12/2010news /
Voted number one in the world
Zealong Packaging
Topping The Dieline's Top 10 » read more
13/12/2010work /
Rudolph's red nose causes green eyes.
Webb Henderson Christmas card
Generating Xmas envy. » read more
02/12/2010work /
Putting a new name up in lights
Wellington Electricity
Creating a new lines company brand at the flick of a switch. » read more
28/11/2010news /
Leading interactive thinker joins Designworks
Russell Douglas
"I always knew I was going to come out to New Zealand, because my wife's a kiwi." Good news for Designworks
24/11/2010work /
New beginnings and fresh hope
A Girl Called Hope
Lives transformed, hope restored. » read more
23/11/2010news /
Coming up rumps
Silver Fern Farms packing an award
Innovative thinking recognised. » read more
18/11/2010think /
Where's the value?
Design thinking in action
Hear how design thinking drives business growth. » read more
17/11/2010news /
Doing a little for the little ones
Project Born
Designworks is proud to be a Gold sponsor of the New Zealand Neonatal Trust's Project Born fundraising event in Wellington. » read more
03/11/2010work /
It's about you
Telecom Concept Store
Our products and services in your world. » read more
27/10/2010work /
Bringing Auckland closer together
Localist shakes it up
Delivering better information at a local level. » read more
19/10/2010work /
Changing the outlook
MetService 2010 Online Annual Report
Shaking perceptions to reflect the truth of a leading innovator. » read more
18/10/2010work /
The Big Red Tractor Rides Again
Pauatahanui School
Giving an old favourite a fresh coat of paint » read more
15/10/2010news /
Helping First Light shine even brighter
Designworks chips in
Helping local talent on the global stage. » read more
06/10/2010news /
Monteith's Mine Gold
2010 Best Awards
Designworks wins medals across the board. » read more
05/10/2010news /
Painting the skies black
Air New Zealand shows its true colours
Support for our national game goes to new heights. » read more
01/10/2010work /
A Product of a Pure Process
Monteith's Single Source
To hero the process and philosophy of ‘beer of origin’. » read more
01/10/2010work /
A cut above the rest
Silver Fern Farms Packaging
Building the new New Zealand Standard at point-of-purchase. » read more
29/09/2010news /
roundabout conversations
Designworks launches stunning exhibition
Huang Yan, Chinese Landscape Face Painting - Summer, 2007 » read more
27/09/2010think /
Hey, design, lighten up a little
Josh's Anti Design Download
Exhibiting in London, Josh takes a look around. » read more
23/09/2010think /
The power of your brand
The new rules of engagement
Michael Crampin talks to Management Magazine » read more
22/09/2010work /
Understanding the new world
Top 200 Awards
Provoking thought around potential future scenarios. » read more
03/09/2010news /
Designworks shows it's still one of the best
Best Awards' Finalists Announced
Designworks up there with the BeST. » read more
02/09/2010news /
Minimal Mammal
The Phoenix Foundation win
It's official – Paul Johnson crafted something special for The Phoenix Foundation's fourth album. » read more
25/08/2010news /
Blog Roll
Josh's work goes to London
International recognition for DW talent. » read more
12/08/2010work /
Framing art with diamonds
City Gallery
Creating a frame for a cornerstone local institution. » read more
05/08/2010work /
The New Face of Ancient New Zealand
Zealandia
Creating a brand with enough clout for an 80 million year old story is not a common job. And the chance to design the wrapping
23/07/2010news /
Tim Denee, Design
Reverting to type
The look and feel of words is a large driver in Tim’s push to take his design career up a notch as the newest teamster at Designworks
08/07/2010think /
Global interest in local design
Sparksheet speaks to Jef Wong
Global branded media and travel marketing blog Sparksheet looks down under. » read more
28/06/2010news /
Honesty the best policy for Genesis
Australasian Reporting Awards
Four in a row for Genesis at the ARAs » read more
27/06/2010think /
Foreign Correspondents
Cannes – the final cut
Vodka, McDonalds, Japanese design and thoughts of home. » read more
26/06/2010think /
Foreign Correspondents
Design works in Cannes II
The next installment from Nicki and Damian. » read more
25/06/2010news /
Who do you trust?
Attitude New Zealand survey
Kiwis name their most trusted brands. » read more
22/06/2010think /
Foreign Correspondents
Design works in Cannes
Nicki and Damian share their thoughts from the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. » read more
22/06/2010think /
China Does Big Well
Searching for scale
Designworks’ interactive design specialist Rob Brough flew to China for four days to find the biggest and best LED screen
16/06/2010news /
Golden Wins Gold
Beer World Cup
Monteith's tastes sweet success in London. » read more
01/06/2010work /
Bringing the family together
Southern Cross
Rejuvinating New Zealand's largest non public health funder and provider » read more
31/05/2010think /
Readers & Writers
A Fantastic Festival
Michael Crampin shares his 2010 Auckland Readers & Writers Festival experience » read more
21/05/2010news /
Designworks supreme winner
Vero Awards
Designworks has tasted more success after taking out the Supreme Award at the 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards. » read more
12/05/2010think /
Field Trip
G-Star Raw
Noel and Jef recently popped over to Sydney for a conference, and while there checked out the retail presence of one of their mutual fashion faves,
30/04/2010work /
Opening Doors to Graduates
Telecom
Telecom approached Designworks to help bring together their graduate offering into a more engaging and powerful proposition. The
15/04/2010news /
Comfort In The Sky
Air New Zealand
CNN showcases Air New Zealand's revolutionary Skycouch, bringing a new era of relaxation, privacy and sociability to air travel. For
14/04/2010news /
The Future of Air Travel
Air New Zealand
“The ability to relax and recline flat in economy is something that every airline in the world has talked
13/04/2010news /
Reframing Navigation
Unitec Wayfinding
Designer Matt Hammond has recently been working on a wayfinding system for Unitec. This part of the project has been designed
06/04/2010think /
100% Homely
The Rugby World Cup sales challenge
Sven Baker and Michael Crampin explain why selling the Rugby World Cup is a challenge for all of us » read more
01/04/2010news /
Designworks' Fellow Named HP Future Designer
Anzac Tasker
Designworks' Fellow Anzac Tasker wins HP Future Designer Award » read more
30/03/2010think /
Easy to knock, hard to do
Olympics Pictograms & Branding
Designer Devin Fennell takes a look at the history of Olympic branding » read more
29/03/2010news /
Letterpressed
MOTAT Fieldtrip
Some photographs from DWA's March trip to the print shop at MOTAT. The team got a intimate tour around the facility, and an education;
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Urbis Designday
Anzac Wins
Urbis’s recent Designday was a good one for Auckland designer Anzac Tasker. He showcased four typographic installations alongside his 'How Matters'
29/03/2010think /
Typographic NYC
Signage Survey
A quick snapshot of signs found in New York City » read more
29/03/2010think /
The Big Apple
NYC Studio Visits
Designworkers visit ESI Design and Fahrenheit212 in NYC » read more
26/03/2010work /
Engaging More, Spending Less
Auckland Airport online report
With a substantial amount of equity residing in its new brand, and an exciting growth
22/03/2010work /
If Your Image Doesn't Work Put a Dog In It
Best Design Awards Book
In 2007, following a long absence from New Zealand bookshelves, the Designer’s Institute
22/03/2010work /
The Golden Age
Waitemata Pale Ale
DB breweries approached Designworks to create a ‘celebration pack,’ commemorating eighty years of brewing history, which
03/03/2010think /
Norm inspires design leadership
Norm Hewitt talks
Norm Hewitt and Designworker Anzac Tasker challenge the rest of the team to step up and show their unique
03/03/2010news /
Zealandia Gains International Recognition
Zealandia
Zealandia, formally the Kaori Sanctuary, based in Wellington, has been named in British newspaper The Guardian’s Green
03/03/2010news /
Designworks shines
STW
Designworks has been awarded a 'Red Star' for most improved company in the STW group. » read more
19/02/2010work/ /
New Ways of Seeing Contemporary Art
City Gallery Festival Season
City Gallery Wellington’s Festival Season is the first major launch for the gallery
19/01/2010news /
Selling Tea to China
Zealong
The Country Life show on Radio New Zealand caught up with the Zealong team at their tea plantation in New Zealand's
15/01/2010work /
Awakening the senses
Methven
designworks has helped Methven, New Zealand's oldest plumbing and tapware manufacturer, re-position themselves as Sensory Revolutionists
13/01/2010news /
designworks' support recognised
Vero Awards
designworks named finalist in 2010 Vero Excellence in Business Support Award » read more
12/01/2010news /
Sven talks to Prodesign
Prodesign article
Louise Lawton talks with Sven Baker, managing director of designworks » read more
11/01/2010work /
Transplanting an ancient tradition to the youngest nation on earth
Zealong
Designworks, in partnership
22/12/2009news /
Promoting New Zealand abroad
NZTE
Promoting New Zealand's business acumen by leveraging our performance in rugby » read more
16/12/2009work /
Reinventing the Experience
Store of the Future
New Zealand Post came to us to help them create the 'Store of the Future' - a joint venture
09/12/2009work /
Delivering a promise for generations to come
Public Trust
The refreshed Public Trust identity reflects the brand's unique competitive advantage in today's fast-moving
19/11/2009news /
Designworks' fellows claim top prizes at the Best Awards
Designworks' fellows
Josh Barr and Anzac Tasker, our Designworks
12/11/2009news /
designworks fellow opens up his exhibition
Anzac Tasker
Anzac Tasker has opened up his end of year exhibition » read more
01/10/2009work /
An old friend grows younger
Monteith's
With the proliferation of more youth orientated brands and changing tastes, the much loved Monteith's had become a little
11/09/2009work /
Redefining traditional hospitality conventions
The Temperance
Unknown to Wellington, what was then The Temperance Hotel, was about to be transformed into a supersite
11/09/2009news /
Studenty students!
Wellington College
Three 7th form students from Wellington College recently spent a couple of day at designworks, getting a taste of what
26/08/2009news /
DW in the DomPost!
Article
Advertising is bottom of the to-do list at designworks, a major shift since the company began in the 1980s. Having started with
15/08/2009work /
The XT Testlab
XT
In conjunction with the launch of the Telecom XT Network designworks helped to create the XT Testlab at Fieldays in Mystery Creek, Hamilton
04/08/2009news /
Redesigning PostShop reinventing the experience
Store of the Future
An intensive period of retail strategy, experience design,
23/07/2009work /
The power of attraction
HainesAttract
We've recently worked with Haines, who were known as 'the recruitment advertising agency', on evolving their brand. In the
23/07/2009work /
A goode honest hospitality venue
Goode Brothers
designworks was asked to create an identity for a hospitality venue with a new skew on going out. A place that
16/07/2009work /
MyStory
AMI
Designworks was given the task to create the ultimate "treasure chest" for storing early childhood mementos. Parents Inc. wanted an enduring and uniquely
14/07/2009work /
Royal Treatment Online
RoyalT
Banks Group, one of New Zealand's most successful footwear retailers, wanted to unite their collective product offering under
14/07/2009news /
HotHouse exposed
HotHouse exposed
designworks is excited with the ignition of TheNewDowse's programme, HotHouse a dedicated place that celebrates brave new ideas » read more
15/06/2009news /
Telecom XT TestLab a huge success
Telecom XT
designworks is delighted with the positive response from guests who entered Telecom's XT TestLab
03/06/2009work /
Transforming a nondescript plumbing wholesaler into a leading water systems innovator
Leap
The aim was to help plumbing supplier Exel stand out from the pack, by positioning
26/05/2009news /
Models test shower in public
Methven
During the second week of May, Methven drew some attention to their new HomeSpa range. In the window display
26/05/2009news /
Eager young minds
Western Spring College
designworks recently played host to a group of students from Western Springs College in aid of Workchoice Day 2009.
15/05/2009work /
Establishing Telecom's Technology Edge
Telecom
Telecom is on a journey to re-establish its credentials as the leader in telecommunications and be the standard bearer for the
07/05/2009news /
Say hello to our new fellows
DW Fellows
Designworks is delighted to welcome two new faces Josh Barr, a bright student from Massey Wellington, and
05/05/2009work/ /
Supporting Wellington's art community
Michael Hirschfeld Gallery
Since its inception in 1999, The Michael Hirschfeld Gallery in the City Gallery Wellington
05/05/2009news /
Transplanting an ancient tradition to the youngest nation on earth
Zealong
New Zealand is the
23/04/2009work /
Creating a dairy identity that says more than cheese
Tatua
Tatua is a globally recognised manufacturer of specialised dairy ingredients and food products. What sets them
20/04/2009work /
Creating pride in an industry
Silver Fern Farms
The challenge for Silver Fern Farms was to move from a supply-chain focused co-operative, to a market-facing
20/04/2009work /
Sensory perception online
Methven
In line with their new positioning as deliverers of innovative bathroom experiences, Methven needed a standout
03/04/2009news /
Keeping childhood memories safe
MyStory
MyStory the ultimate album/scrapbook is designed to help you record the early years of your child's
31/03/2009work /
Making a complex subject accessible
Leap
Leap a provider of whole-house advanced water systems, needed a clean and contemporary website that would communicate effectively
23/03/2009work /
Radio with pictures
Radio New Zealand
designworks worked with Radio New Zealand to build awareness, understanding and a greater appreciation for the role our
20/03/2009work /
Designing a season-appropriate site
Rembrandt
Rembrandt a market leader in tailoring stylish men's suits needed a website that reflected their new brand strategy
16/03/2009work /
Having Fun
Camp Quality
Australia's Camp Quality is committed to bringing hope and happiness to children and their families who are living with cancer. The organisation
13/03/2009work /
Building a reputational asset for New Zealand's Airport
Auckland Airport
designworks has been appointed to reposition and revitalise Auckland International
13/03/2009work /
Making commitments and delivering on them
Westpac
Westpac was the first financial institution in New Zealand to publicly commit to corporate social
13/03/2009work /
Reflect a brand's unique personality
Westpac
The 2004 report used renowned Sydney Morning Heraldcartoonist Alan Moir to create a series of honest publicperceptions
10/03/2009work /
Using technology and interactive design to enable better business
Kordia
Kordiaâ„ is New Zealand's communication backbone providing broadcast, telecommunications
09/03/2009news /
Schoolgen goes live with the kids out West
Schoolgen
Tirimoana School, one of the first schools in New Zealand to have solar panels
05/03/2009work /
Bringing the brand of the world's best task chair, and the firm who created it, to life
Formway
When a US manufacturer bought the rights to distribute LIFE in the northern
27/02/2009work /
Refining the upstart
Wayward Heir
Wayward Heir is, as the name indicates, the unruly offspring of the established parent Rembrandt. While a chip off the old block
27/02/2009work /
Trouble-free presenting out in the field
The Building Intelligence Group
The challenge for project management company, The Building Intelligent Group,
27/02/2009work /
Adding a smile online
AMI
AMI approached designworks to develop a customer facing website that would drive customers to their branch, ensuring personal service and delivery of
27/02/2009work /
Flexibility made it fly
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand positions itself as an airline driven by leading experiences. Flowing this idea through to the rest
27/02/2009work /
A fresh spirit
Tasman Tanning
Tasman Tanning, New Zealand's only remaining finished leather tannery needed to re-define the brand and differentiate their offer to global
26/02/2009work /
Designing a 3D compass
Ministry Of Justice
With the Ministry of Justice moving into four floors across three buildings in one location in Thorndon, Wellington,
26/02/2009work /
Reducing stress, delivering confidence
Auckland Airport
On a tight schedule, catching a plane can be an incredibly stressful experience, let alone
23/02/2009work /
Propelling a company from number four in the market to number one
HotChilly
Air conditioning company CES came to designworks seeking a powerful new consumer brand to
23/02/2009work /
Addicted to swing
Jitterbugs
Auckland swing dance company Jitterbugs was seeking to update its identity to attract a younger, hipper audience. designworks developed
23/02/2009work /
Taking a look behind the scenes
The Edge
designworks was given the task to deliver an annual report that changes perceptions and clarified the role of The Edge as Enabling
23/02/2009work /
Growing young imaginations through reading
NZ Post Book Awards
Helping young talent shine brighter. » read more
09/02/2009work /
Creating noise for Kiwi band
Shapeshifter
designworks was approached by New Zealand group Shapeshifter to create artwork for their fourth album 'The System is a
27/01/2009work /
Uniting the New Zealand Post family
New Zealand Post
The New Zealand Post Group is a family of diverse capabilities that include marketing and personal
22/01/2009news /
Designworks visionary leader 2008
The Mayor of Invercargill
The judges said of Shadbolt he has a long-standing
13/01/2009work /
33% more ways to socialise
Export 33
Following the relaunch of Export Gold – the signature kiwi beer – DB wanted to broaden and diversify their range by creating
18/12/2008work /
Contemporising a classic label
Rembrandt
Part of New Zealand's business landscape since 1946, perceptions of Rembrandt suits were not matching the reality of the company.
10/12/2008work /
Selling more than scenery
Brand New Zealand
A joint initiative between New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Tourism New Zealand, our task was to create one international
05/12/2008work/ /
Elevating sustainable tourism downunder
Zealandia
Karori Sanctuary wanted to elevate the sanctuary from a loved local attraction to an internationally recognised eco-tourism
27/11/2008work /
Getting the A into G!
Brand Auckland
Creating a brand to encompass and represent the city of Auckland, we talked to mayors, national politicians, members of the
27/11/2008work /
Helping travellers fly through
Air New Zealand
A good trip is a fast trip according to Air New Zealand'sregular domestic passengers 25% of whom
27/11/2008work /
Creating the 'new' New Zealand beer
Export Gold
Export Gold, an iconic New Zealand brand, was in need of a refresh. The objective was to deliver a sense of New Zealand
26/11/2008work /
Giving Kiwis the dream of home ownership
Strawberry Homes
In recent years the dream of owning a home seemed to drift further and further away. Prices are rising
20/11/2008news /
Sven talks the business of design at Thrive
Thrive
Sven Baker, Creative Director of designworks Wellington, gave a compelling speech
10/11/2008news /
Our 2008 DINZ BeST award winners
2008 DINZ BeST award
Check out the winners of the 2008 DINZ BeST Awards, announced on October 10th, 2008. » read more
09/10/2008work /
An apartment with soul
Il Casino
The story of Venetian Remiro Bresolin and his Italian restaurant that became a Wellington institution sets the scene for an Italian
06/08/2008news /
Huni nominated for Wallpaper* magazine design award
Huni
The natural skincare range Huni by Comvita is in the running for another
01/08/2008news /
New Zealand Post Group wins NBR Sponsorship Award
New Zealand Post
Congratulations to New Zealand Post Group, the overall winners
29/07/2008work /
A cultural mash-up
YoYuBrew Bar
Auckland's YoYuBrew Bar is the home of the Tiger Beer story, inspired by the distinct cultures from which it sprung. The design represents
29/07/2008work /
Deliciously fun
Loud & Lola
Loud & Lola is a brand new range of premixed cocktails that promises to bring the cocktail lounge to your lounge. Fun is the central
29/07/2008work /
Reinvigorating the best of a classic pub
The Flying Moa
Keeping the traditional vernacular of a pub designworks played it against the Kiwi attitude. From the name
29/07/2008work /
Time to have a productive conversation
Dave Black
For production manager Dave Black, designworks created a unique, fun and fresh identity based on sharing Dave's philosophy
14/04/2008work /
Giving Kiwis a new way to pay
Loaded
In March 2008, New Zealand Post launched the country's first prepaid, reloadable Visa a card that can be topped up with funds for
29/02/2008work /
Welcoming the world to New Zealand
Auckland Airport
Since 2006 designworks has worked with Auckland Airport on a major brand development project,
29/02/2008work /
Putting the world to rights
Right House
When Meridian Energy approached us with plans for a new crusading brand that would help New Zealanders to build the most energy
24/09/2007work /
Reflecting the local character of a region
Westpac
The Westpac art in branch project was conceived as a way of adding some texture, warmth and character to Westpac's nationwide
29/08/2007work /
Fluid thinking
Cream Media
Cream, the local company behind reality TV shows such as Coastwatch, Border Patrol and Money Man, needed a new identity that would reflect
26/08/2007news /
designworks wins top award at design industry Oscars
Let's Settle This
designworks is celebrating after winning the New Zealand
23/08/2007work /
Channelling Vudu power
Vudu
The identity and packaging for this new RTD needed to communicate the mysticism and potency of guarana and acai berries. The solution was based
23/08/2007work /
The spirit of Cuba
Cuban Cut
The task was to introduce a new premium white spirit RTD to the market. designworks took inspiration from the ‘spirit of Cuba’ –
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Stark sophistication
Stark
Stark is a light and refreshing vodka pre-mix with a sparkling water base, infused with natural ingredients with no artificial flavours, colours,
27/07/2007news /
AMI Insurance wins top marketing award
AMI
AMI Insurance has won a major category award at the 2007 Marketing Magazine awards. » read more
26/07/2007news /
Major recognition for annual reports
Annual reports
Two annual reports produced by Designworks were honoured at the New Zealand Institute
13/07/2007news /
Congratulations to the Brand Experience Challenge Winner
Brand Experience Challenge
Congratulations to Carolyn Gibson
15/06/2007news /
Genesis on top at ARA - again!
Genesis Energy
Genesis Energy has taken out the Communication Award Public Sector for the second year in a row at
14/06/2007news /
Two in a row for Marlborough Lines
Marlborough Lines
Marlborough Lines has picked up a silver award at the Australasian Reporting Awards for
01/06/2007work /
Reinvigorating one of New Zealand's strongest trust marks
New Zealand Post
Over the past decade designworks has assisted New Zealand Post in its transformation
22/05/2007work /
A pioneering New Zealand brand experience
Monteith's
A cluster of Monteith's craft beer bars have been developed to showcase the beer, match it with
22/05/2007work /
Giving beer lovers a taste of the wild West Coast
Monteith's
The iconic Wild Food Challenge gives beer lovers a chance to match Monteith's brews with an array
22/05/2007work /
A pioneering New Zealand brand experience
Monteith's
An ever evolving range of specialty beers complement the core range but deliver a heightened sense of premium
16/05/2007work /
Let's settle this
Westpac
Wouldn't it be great to be able to come up with a simple model for Maori sustainable development? » read more
16/05/2007work /
Raising the bar for customer service
Westpac
The 2003 report launched a major service initiative conceived by designworks. Ask Once
16/05/2007work /
Stakeholder communications
Westpac
Since 1990 we have helped Westpac stand apart from its peers by producing a series of reports that have
11/04/2007work /
Putting care at the heart of a business
Guardian Health Care
Putting their heart into it. » read more
11/04/2007work /
A quality batch of bourbon
Barrel 51
For DB Breweries' new bourbon RTD mixer, designworks created a brand inspired by traditional brewing methods and prohibition-era
11/04/2007work /
Reclaiming the status of a heartland brand
DB Draught
designworks' task was to repackage a classic heartland brand that had lost its roots and become lost in the mainstream
11/04/2007work /
Fruit for life
Keri
The Keri fruit juice company required new packaging to help distinguish its new premium range from the mid-priced family range. The opportunity was to
11/04/2007work /
Sophistication with a twist
Schweppes
designworks' packaging for Schweppes With A Twist and Schweppes Traditionals ranges celebrates the sophistication and 'Schweppervescence'
11/04/2007work /
Iconic refreshment
Coca-Cola
In recent times designworks has worked with the world's most iconic beverage brand to strengthen and unify its presence in New Zealand.
11/04/2007work /
Championing the cause of ethically farmed food
Freedom Farms
Freedom Farms offers consumers the option of ethically farmed bacon, ham and pork products. designworks
11/04/2007work /
Capturing the unique character of a Waiheke Island vineyard
Saratoga Winery
Saratoga’s Waiheke Winery required an identity that celebrated the uniqueness of
11/04/2007work /
Balancing grit and delicacy
Resolute
Winegrowers of Ara is a new breed of winery, with its own bespoke wine labels. The task was to create (from scratch) a label
11/04/2007work /
A Composite of Marlborough's best
Composite
Composite is the first sauvignon and pinot from Marlborough wine collective Winegrowers of Ara. It is a fusion of
11/04/2007work /
Branding Australia's fourth emergency service
Agility
Australian Gas and Light (AGL) wanted to unlock the value of their internal resources with a new brand for their
11/04/2007work /
Transforming stamp centres into an authentic Kiwi brand experience
REAL Aotearoa
Creating an authentic kiwi retail experience. » read more
10/04/2007work /
Making a New Zealand mark
Tourism New Zealand
Designing the country's official silver fern was just one part of the job of bringing together all the ingredients
10/04/2007work /
Creating a fresh understanding of fast food
Toss
Toss is a new salad bar that opens up a whole new way of looking at salad. Cheeky, curious, brutally honest and made with
10/04/2007work /
Fresh methodologies
The HiVE
The task was to develop a new identity for The Hive, an innovation company. The driving idea of ‘fresh methodologies’ was used to reflect
10/04/2007work /
A take no prisoners academic environment
Icehouse
Auckland University's entrepreneurial centre needed an identity to match their purpose of fast-tracking genius. The
10/04/2007work /
Raising the profile of New Zealand's foremost project managers
The Building Intelligence Group
Changes in company structure made a name change
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Taking a positive view of life with breast cancer
Sweet Louise
Louise Perkins was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27. She impressed many people with her incredible
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Celebrating the life of an inspirational Kiwi
Sir Peter Blake Trust
The ‘Sir Peter Blake Trust’ is a tribute to the life of our national icon, role model,
10/04/2007work /
Reinventing a business for the Internet age
Gen-i
gen-i, formerly Wang New Zealand, needed to reinvent its business for the Internet age. Once a company with a bright future
10/04/2007work /
Liberating the modern workplace
Oxygen
Carter Holt Harvey Shared Services was an in-house IT management business whose primary function was managing all the pragmatic
10/04/2007work /
The 'land brand' that launched a new state of viticulture
ARA
The task was to establish a 'land brand' that would ultimately become recognised internationally as a wine region
10/04/2007work /
Reflecting the natural benefits of honey
Huni Skincare
Huni is a unique and distinctly Kiwi skincare brand based on the core ingredient of manuka honey. designworks'
10/04/2007work /
Natural performance
Comvita
The task was to reflect Comvita's promise as being a pioneer in high-performance natural products from a unique source. The idea of Natural
10/04/2007work /
Creating the Kiwi challenger brand
Kiwibank
Due to the decline of its traditional postal market, New Zealand Post need to diversify its offering to maintain its growth.
10/04/2007work /
OnGas
OnGas
OnGas represents three gas offerings combined in one, backed by Vector Energy, one of New Zealand's leading energy suppliers. Based on three strategic messages
10/04/2007work /
Building long-term relationships
NGC
Our fifteen-year relationship with NGC is testimony to our belief in building long-term relationships. From the creation of the distinctive
10/04/2007work /
Repositioning a regional fertiliser company as a modern market leader
Ballance
The Bay of Plenty Fertiliser Company looked to designworks to reposition its business
10/04/2007work /
Generating confidence in a major energy supplier
Genesis Energy
A series of annual reports produced by designworks for Genesis, address tough industry issues by confronting
10/04/2007work /
Helping a kiwi fashion designer make her mark on the New York fashion scene
Rebecca Taylor
Rebecca Taylor is a young New York-based fashion designer whose clothes
10/04/2007work /
The life and soul of Auckland's transport hub
Britomart
The Britomart project is the largest infrastructure project ever undertaken by a local authority in New Zealand.
05/04/2007work /
Adventurous thinking
Prorack
Founded by an aircraft engineer in 1975, Hubco Automotive was a successful roof rack manufacturer with a strong presence in the Australasian
05/04/2007work /
Harmonising people and technology
Kordia
Kordia brings together a raft of separate technological businesses under one brand, encompassing broadcast, telecommunications
10/03/2007work /
Emphasising an insurance company's leading service ethic
AMI
AMI Insurance's former brand identity didn't accurately reflect the organisation's reputation for a caring approach
24/01/2006work /
Creating a new national icon
Te Ara
New Zealand is the first country in the world to put an officially endorsed and branded national encyclopaedia online. The Te Ara brand
24/01/2006work /
Rethinking how New Zealand's last tannery competes in the global market
Tasman Tanning
Finding itself squeezed between cheap imports from Asia and ultra-high quality
24/01/2006work /
Taking an inspiring journey
Air New Zealand
In line with Air New Zealand's desire to be the gateway to the 'Great New Zealand Experience', designworks developed
24/01/2006work /
Laying the facts on the line
Marlborough Lines
As the Marlborough region grows, it faces increasing strain on its electricity network. Over the past four years
24/01/2006work /
Making long distance calls
Telecom
The strategy for the 2004 Annual Report was designed to align outdated perceptions of Telecom with the reality of the current business.
24/01/2006work /
Delivering a consistent trans-Tasman brand experience
Westpac
designworks' relationship with Westpac spans more than a decade, including the 1996 merger with TrustBank.
20/01/2006work /
Maximising a juicy point of difference
Charlie's
The combination of juice pioneer Stefan Lepionka and feisty ex All Black Marc Ellis has proved a fruitful one. Charlie's
20/01/2006work /
Making sustainability sexy
B_E_E
designworks' partnership with B_E_E has resulted in a range of sexed-up, eco-friendly products that redefine popular perceptions of clean
20/01/2006work /
Branding a 21st century RSA
Tui
The Tui Clubrooms bring the Kiwi tradition of the RSA into the 21st century, celebrating traditional icons of community in a typically Tui way
20/01/2006work /
A coffee brand worth shouting about
BrewHah!
The clients wanted to establish a new offering in organic coffee that had the authority of a premium product yet a fresh
20/01/2006work /
Refreshing a Kiwi icon
L&P
L&P is a Kiwi icon, beloved by generations of New Zealanders as a symbol of summer and refreshment. The objective was to update its identity
20/01/2006work /
A pioneering New Zealand brand experience
Monteith's
Creating the category pioneer. » read more