Whanake House
Services Used
Graphic Design
Logo Development
Website Design
Copywriting
Photography
Print Design
When Whanake House reached out to us, they were on a mission to create a strong visual identity and build an online presence for their support services. Dedicated to aiding young adults with high-functioning disabilities into tertiary education, community placements, or employment, they needed a logo that was both modern and welcoming. Their slogan, “bridging the gap for young adults,” inspired one of our design concepts centred around the idea of a bridge to represent connection and support.
The Whanake House team had a preference for red in their branding, so we introduced a warm and inviting burgundy as the primary colour. Once the logo was close to finalisation, we shifted our focus to their website. They wanted it to serve as a communication hub for Whanake House, their young people and their parents. To meet this need we incorporated a homepage calendar for easy event and workshop updates and an updates section for posting communications.
Brand Development
Recognising the importance of imagery, our team conducted a photoshoot at Whanake House’s location. We captured the excellent facilities and the bright, smiling faces of staff and young people. These images were strategically used throughout the website to provide a visual guide and showcase what potential clients can expect.
Our collaboration with Whanake House didn’t stop at the logo and website. We continue to support them with various collateral, including event signage, flyers and website training sessions for their staff. Whanake House is making a huge impact on the youth in our Southland community and it’s a joy to work alongside their passionate team members.
FAQs
We know working with a design team can seem daunting. But here’s a few common questions that tell you a little more about working with us.
Every client and project is unique, but our objective always remains the same. Unlike other studios where you will only communicate with a project manager, every one of us is hands-on, and your point of contact will be the person working directly on your project. This ensures a more personalised and direct line of communication and allows for a better understanding and execution of your vision.
Something unique about us is we are all on the tools! What does this mean for you? Well, it means you when you meet with us and brainstorm for a project you will be talking with someone who has a good understanding of how the ideas could be executed, pick up any road bumps or even push the ideas further.
Something unique about us is we are all on the tools! What does this mean for you? Well, it means when you meet with us to brainstorm a project, you will be talking with someone who has an understanding of how the ideas could be executed, can pick up any road bumps, make recommendations, or push ideas even further.
Our team is intentionally small, valuing direct client contact and having the ability to deliver a more personalised experience.
Many of the skills needed within graphic design and visual communication services relate to one another. With a strong theoretical and practical understanding (as well as a heck of a lot of experience) our team can be versatile in the services we offer.
But we also know our limits, having a range of other specialist professionals in our contact list to take charge when a required skill isn’t our strong suit.
Each of us understands the value of personal and professional development, and we never stop learning newskills or taking the time for training.
Not at all! We work with clients from various locations, and geographical proximity is not a limitation. We can communicate effectively through virtual meetings, phone calls, and email. Regardless of your location, we are committed to providing the same level of dedication and support to all our clients.