Kate has youthful exuberance and business maturity beyond her years. She has fourteen years professional experience (twelve as co-founder and director of Studio Alexander). Her creative reputation has been recognised by the design industry: She is a fellow of the Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ), a member of the DINZ professional review team and a past judge of the Best Design Awards. Kate has managed many large projects for local and international clients, on time, to brief and to budget. Her experience as a director
of New Zealand’s online design store endemicworld.com gives her fresh insights into the world of social marketing and digital communications.

BGDes, FDINZ

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Thirty years experience in the communications business gives Grant an impeccable understanding of both creative and business objectives. Prior to starting Studio Alexander with his daughter in 1999, Grant was the co-founder of designworks and instrumental in building it into an award winning company of 60 people across three offices in Auckland, Wellington and Sydney. Grant is a member of Equip Design Integration Consultants, one of the teams who provide services to the Better By Design national design 360 programme for exporters.
The wider design and business community has recognised Grant’s contribution to design in business: He is a fellow of the Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ), a recipient of many Best Design Awards, has written about design for several New Zealand publications and was the recipient of the lifelong DINZ Outstanding Achievement Award in 2006.

DipGD, FDINZ

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Richard joined Studio Alexander in 2004 from the U.K. with fourteen years experience covering retail design, event design, and viral marketing. His previous role as art director at the award-winning London creative consultancy ‘Cake’ saw him working with clients such as Orange, Evian, Nintendo, Reebok, BT, Virgin and Amnesty International. His contribution to the U.K. design community was recognised when we was asked to judge at the prestigious D&AD Awards in 2003. He has also judged the Best Design Awards in New Zealand.

BA (Hons) Graphic Design

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Phil is the consummate multi-tasker and IT guru. His print knowledge, digital expertise and attention to detail ensure your projects are well executed and on time.

BCS

Robin runs her public relations and writing consultancy, Engage, from the Studio Alexander studio. Twenty years experience at senior level in the business, political, and media sectors means Robin’s contribution to our clients’ communications is always well received.

Luke brings European and New Zealand design experience to our team. He has a deep understanding of business-to-business and business-to-consumer environments.

BDes (Hons)

Sam is a lead designer at Studio Alexander. Hot on ideas and able to see the big picture he's also our craft man. Happily spending the time required to get the detail just right. 

BDes (VisCom)

Haidee is a thorough multi-tasker who leaves no stone unturned. Her combination of friendliness and fantastic organisational skills makes her a valuable design manager.

BA English/Spanish, Dip Publishing

Felicity is a natural design manager. A quick learner with no fear. She finds the most effective way to get value for our clients.

BComm

Natasha is a well-rounded designer with an amazing talent for illustration, an eye for photography and a sound understanding of design for digital media.

BDes (Hons)

Jess is an integral member of our team. Responsible for the methodical and on-brand execution of all our artwork.

Taras is an enthusiastic developer who loves building with code. His knowledge is deep and focussed. Development of web platforms is what he does, and he does it well.