🏝️Design & Art in New Zealand

A look into New Zealand’s design and art scene through the decades.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [White Space from Mighty Deals]()​ Hey there, creators! 👋 I'm Alex, your guide from Mighty Deals, and I'm absolutely thrilled to have you here with us! Welcome to White Space, our design newsletter packed with the latest trends, handy tips, and fantastic resources to ignite your creative passion. Gear up for a journey filled with inspiration and artistic growth. If this email was forwarded to you, [click here to subscribe]() so you never miss another White Space newsletter (along with exclusive deals on [design bundles](), [fonts](, and [graphics]()! Happy designing! In today's issue: - The Convergence of Art and Design in New Zealand - Tips to Find Your Brand's Ideal Summer Colors Let's dive in, shall we? --------------------------------------------------------------- TRIVIA QUESTION Which New Zealand furniture and light designer is famous for his eco-friendly, locally sourced creations? Scroll down for the answer... --------------------------------------------------------------- DESIGN WORLD The Convergence of Art and Design in New Zealand New Zealand's art and design have always influenced each other in exciting ways. 🗝️NZ Art and Design in the Early Days In the 1930s, New Zealand's graphic design began to grow. - By the 1960s, the advertising boom brought colorful and creative tourism posters. These posters, with their art deco and pop art styles, blended graphic design and art beautifully. - Expressing with Type: As modern art became popular, Kiwi artists like Colin McCahon created their own expressive styles. McCahon used typography as an art form, inspiring others like Dick Frizzell to turn letterforms into unique artworks. - Commercial Artistry: Influenced by pop art, Dick Frizzell and others blurred the lines between advertising and art. Today, artists like Glenn Jones and Hamish Allan continue this tradition, creating works that reflect and challenge modern design and branding. 🧑‍🎨Creatives to Follow from NZ 1. AKIN: Co-founded by Tana Mitchell and Emma Kainuk, this studio creates engaging brands with memorable type, eye-catching colors, and gorgeous illustrations. 2. Seachange: An award-winning design and branding studio in Auckland, Seachange works on everything from digital design to naming. 3. BrandAid: Based in Dunedin, this brand development and design agency is led by Luke Johnston. 4. Curious: Specializing in design and brand strategy, this Auckland-based agency has been creating outstanding work since 1998. 5. Tyrone Ohia: A Creative Director in Auckland of Ngāti Pūkenga descent, Ohia believes design is for the people. Go Deeper: - ​[Story: Graphic Design - Te Ara](=)​ - ​[The Role Graphic Design Played in Inspiring Some of New Zealand’s Best Art - Prints](=)​ - ​[10 Best Graphic Design Creatives From New Zealand - Shillington Design Blog](=)​ - ​[Latest Trends in Graphic Design Auckland - Star Links]()​ --------------------------------------------------------------- “An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision.” - James McNeill Whistler --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Tell us What You Want to See What is the biggest challenge facing your business? ​[Finding Clients 😓](=)​ ​[Getting Inspiration ✨](=)​ ​[Software Issues 🖥️](=)​ ​[Taxes & Legal Confusion ⚖️](=)​ ​[Marketing 📇](=)​ ​[Other](=)​ ​ COLOR THEORY Tips to Find Your Brand's Ideal Summer Colors With summer here, it's the perfect time to revamp your brand with some refreshing colors. But with so many options, how do you choose the right summer colors for your brand? ⛱️Why a Summer Color Palette? - Show Your Personality: Bold colors like hot pink or yellow can show energy, while soft pastels suggest sophistication. - Evoke Emotions: Cool blues and greens can create calm, perfect for wellness brands, while warm colors like orange and yellow can evoke excitement and enthusiasm. - Boost Recognition: When customers see your colors, they should think of your brand and its values. 🌞Tips to Choose the Perfect Palette - Start with a Base Color: Choose one or two primary colors that represent your brand's identity. - Build a Complementary Palette: Add colors that work well with your base colors for accents and backgrounds. - Mix Warm and Cool Tones: Create balance with both warm and cool colors. - Test in Different Contexts: Ensure your palette looks good across various platforms and materials. Go Deeper: - ​[The Best Summer Color Palettes to Inspire Your Next Design - Place It](​ - ​[5 Summer Color Palettes You Should Use - Pixlr]()​ - ​[The 12 Color Seasons: Summer and its Subsets - Go Play Cosmetics](​ - ​[Choose The Perfect Summer Color Palette For Your Brand - Bellano Web Studio]()​ ​ MIGHTY DEALS Hottest Deals & Steals Photoshop Text Effects: Ultimate Bundle Was $1283 | Now $19 [Get the Deal]() 280+ Various Cute Critters and Elements Was $100 | Now $19 [Get the Deal]( Garinstae Script Font Was $28 | Now $10 [Get the Deal]( Remjoo Serif Modern Was $20 | Now $10 [Get the Deal]( MEME OF THE WEEK ​ --------------------------------------------------------------- TRIVIA ANSWER David Trubridge is a prominent New Zealand designer known for his distinctive and eco-friendly furniture designs. Trubridge's work in furniture and lighting design incorporates sustainable materials and draws inspiration from nature. His practice combines abstract sculptures with technology and locally sourced materials. Go Deeper: [The Inspirational Journey of David Trubridge](=)​ --------------------------------------------------------------- A Gift from Mighty Deals Weekly Freebie To thank our readers for making it to the end, we want to give you a little gift. Get our WEEKLY FREEBIE by clicking [this link](. Feel free to share your creations by tagging us @alexfrommightydeals *Most freebies come with a personal use license* --------------------------------------------------------------- I hope you enjoyed my newsletter this week. If you have suggestions, feel free to reply to this email or send me a line at [alex@mightydeals.com](. ​ If you liked this email, share with your friends, co-workers, or clients and spread the design love! See you soon, Alex from Mighty Deals --------------------------------------------------------------- Want to Share the Deals? 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