The Bespoke Designer

11/05/2026

A very close up sneaky peek of the new brand identity for our wonderful clients this week. Full brand identity and website launch coming later this year!

06/05/2026

'CUPPAS & CLIENTS'! Well Kim isn't exactly a client...but I always have time for the fur babies on site - before, after and during meetings. Snuggles are a complimentary part of the service ❤️

21/04/2026

Honoured to be leading the website development for 'Te Whare Whakawatea' in conjunction with Manaaki Tairāwhiti . New project launch coming soon!

20/04/2026

'CUPPAS & CLIENTS'! A quick catch-up with the beautiful Jaki Whispering Sands Beachfront Apartments this afternoon. New project launching soon...watch this space/their space...all the spaces!

19/04/2026

YESSSSSS!

“Symbolize, don’t illustrate.”
-Saul Bass

Illustration shows what something looks like. Symbolization captures what it is. A symbol reduces an idea to its essential force, allowing it to be remembered, recognized, and reused across contexts.

Hard truth:
If your logo explains too much, it understands too little.

18/04/2026

Meal worm treat frenzy currently happening outside the kitchen window. We cleared this patch of ground to investigate some interesting 'plumbing' laid on the homestead. It has since become the chickens' favourite location for dust baths, sun bathing and treats ❤️

14/04/2026

Colour spectrum blocking my wardrobe = very happy graphic designer lady! ❤️

26/03/2026

Thank you (as always) to Leonette for the new curly whirly hair. Find someone that knows your curls and hope they may never leave their salon ❤️

24/03/2026

Having 5 minutes of fun with Adobe this morning! What type of creative are you?

THE LUMINARY:
In astronomy, a luminary is defined as a “light-giving body” — and indeed, this is your essence, dear Luminary. Like a celestial being, you shine a light in the darkness, illuminating pathways to the more beautiful world you know is possible.

In today’s world, the Luminary is a rare breed. Sensitive and intuitive, you create entire worlds in your imagination, and you have a natural ability to generate ideas and expressions that inspire others. You mine the depths of your inner world to unearth precious gems to share with the world.

With your empathetic and idealistic nature, you long for a more harmonious, meaningful life, and you devote yourself to making your own corner of the universe more beautiful, balanced, and vibrant.

You’re not one to dwell on problems. Your gaze is fixed on the horizon, where you see possibilities others cannot yet imagine. True vision, you know, is unconstrained by present limitations. You see beyond the ordinary, past the mess and the mundane, to a more refined reality.

As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Your greatest gift is not only your ability to envision a new reality, but to truly believe in it. Cynicism and apathy are no match for your brilliance. This unshakable conviction in your dreams is what sustains you on the journey from concept to creation.

The world depends on the Luminary to dream the future into being. When fully aligned with your deepest values — whether beauty, compassion, justice, or freedom — you are a force to be reckoned with.

21/03/2026

Introducing 'Fat Franny'! 280g on the scales ❤️ And yes...I painted my kitchen walls 'English Mustard Yellow'. More on the 1910 villa restoration project coming!