John of All Trades,
Mastering Design

Hello! I’m John, a multidisciplinary designer and maker based in Auckland, New Zealand. My practice moves between brand strategy, visual communication, and making things with my hands.

In 2017, I co-founded Together We Design, an independent design studio specialising in brand strategy, visual identity, and creative direction. We work with people and organisations across different industries to create thoughtful and distinctive brand experiences.

Driven by curiosity, I enjoy exploring different materials, mediums, and processes—from photography and typography to printmaking and bookbinding. This led me to pursue a Master of Design at Auckland University of Technology, where I developed The Memory Card Library, a reflective cataloguing stationery system for collecting, organising, and preserving memories.

Whether designing for others or making things for myself, I believe in cross-pollinating ideas across disciplines to create meaningful and unexpected work.

Still learning, experimenting, and making things along the way.