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Made Nice Your strategic design partner for brand design, web design, illustration, and graphic design.

31/03/2026

update he loves it 😭😭

31/03/2026

blow this up so I don’t get fired. 😭

31/03/2026

stay tuned to see his reaction, im scared 😅

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Introducing SCENTED WEBSITES™Over a year in the making.Countless late nights.Relentless iteration.Obsessive detail.A ref...
31/03/2026

Introducing SCENTED WEBSITES™

Over a year in the making.
Countless late nights.
Relentless iteration.
Obsessive detail.
A refusal to accept the limits of a screen.

We asked a simple question: Why does the internet stop at sight and sound?

Real experiences aren’t flat.
They’re felt.
They linger.
They stay with you.

So we built something new.

Websites you don’t just see…
you inhale.

Florists that smell like fresh-cut stems.

Cafés with notes of roasted beans on arrival.

Brands that don’t just look good, they leave a trace.

This isn’t a feature. It’s a shift.

The future of the web is sensory.
And it smells pretty good.

Available soon.*

madenice.co.nz



*Absolutely not 😂. Happy April 1.

Your brand’s North Star isn’t just a statement. It’s a filter.Most vision statements end up buried in a doc somewhere.Ni...
29/03/2026

Your brand’s North Star isn’t just a statement. It’s a filter.

Most vision statements end up buried in a doc somewhere.

Nice words. No weight.

But when it’s done properly, it should shape everything:
- Who you work with.
- What you say yes to.
- How you show up.
- Even how your brand looks and feels.

If your vision isn’t guiding decisions day-to-day…it’s not a vision. It’s decoration.

Worth revisiting?

The future of humanity… experienced at the edge of the world.We partnered with Insider Expeditions to bring this campaig...
23/03/2026

The future of humanity… experienced at the edge of the world.

We partnered with Insider Expeditions to bring this campaign to life. It's built around a journey that’s part exploration, part perspective shift.

This isn’t just Antarctica.

It’s a curated experience designed to challenge how you see the world,
from climate and conservation to technology, leadership, and what comes next.

The creative needed to reflect that tension.

Raw landscapes.
Human moments.
Bold, forward-thinking typography.

A campaign that doesn’t just sell a destination but invites you into a conversation about the future.

As nice as it gets.

Interested? Learn more here: https://insiderexpeditions.com/future/

More work → madenice.co.nz

Thursday Mood: Bold systems. Flexible thinking.This week’s mood is all about structure that doesn’t feel rigid.Strong gr...
18/03/2026

Thursday Mood: Bold systems. Flexible thinking.

This week’s mood is all about structure that doesn’t feel rigid.

Strong grids.
Confident colour.
Type that carries weight.
Layouts that move.

It’s a reminder that great design isn’t about playing it safe, it’s about building systems that are solid enough to flex.

Because the best brands always feel like themselves.

Consistency in the foundation.
Freedom in the expression.

That’s where the good stuff lives.

More like this →
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Naming your business? Run the “Bar Test.”If you were standing in a noisy bar and told someone your business name, would ...
16/03/2026

Naming your business? Run the “Bar Test.”

If you were standing in a noisy bar and told someone your business name, would they be able to remember it… and spell it later?

Great brand names are simple, clear, and easy to repeat.

If you constantly have to say:
“No, it’s spelled with a double E…”
“…and a dash…”
“…and the Z is silent…”

You’re losing brand equity before the conversation even starts.

A strong name should be:
• Easy to say
• Easy to spell
• Easy to remember
• Easy to search

Because the moment someone hears your name, the next thing they’ll do is type it.

More brand and web insights at
madenice.co.nz

This projects moved fast and carried serious weight.We partnered with the team behind Once in a Lifetime to bring their ...
16/03/2026

This projects moved fast and carried serious weight.

We partnered with the team behind Once in a Lifetime to bring their new site to life.

A platform built to match the scale and energy of one of the biggest shows to hit Aotearoa.

Tight turnaround.
Huge audience.
High expectations.

From structure and design through to launch, the focus was simple: create an experience that feels as big, bold, and seamless as the event itself.

Because when something truly is once in a lifetime, the digital experience needs to live up to the name.

Take a look:
onceinalifetime.co.nz -

Font of the Month - March 2026This month we’re spotlighting Editorial Today.A modern serif that feels confident, elegant...
10/03/2026

Font of the Month - March 2026

This month we’re spotlighting Editorial Today.

A modern serif that feels confident, elegant, and quietly expressive. The soft curves and balanced contrast give it that editorial polish — the kind you’d expect to see across magazines, brand systems, and thoughtful digital experiences.

What we like most about it is its versatility.

From thin and refined through to extra bold and assertive, it moves effortlessly between delicate typography and strong visual statements.

Perfect for:
• Editorial layouts
• Brand identities
• Hero headlines
• Digital storytelling

Proof that a well-crafted serif can feel both timeless and contemporary.

Sometimes the right typeface doesn’t shout.
It simply speaks with clarity.

A little bit of wilderness, dropped right into the city.We had some fun crafting campaign creative for https://macutes.c...
09/03/2026

A little bit of wilderness, dropped right into the city.

We had some fun crafting campaign creative for https://macutes.co.nz/, built around a simple idea: when your gear is made for the wild, it should look the part too.

Bold. Direct. Tough.

From concept through to ex*****on, the goal was to create visuals that stop people in their tracks and speak to the kind of people who don’t mind getting a bit off the beaten path.

Because if you’re heading where the road ends, your gear should be ready for it.

Good brands know who they’re talking to.

Great ones look like it too.

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