Case Studies

Every school has a compelling brand story that can be crafted into an unique looking brand image.

These case studies have been created to inspire, inform, and help educators when it comes to making design decisions about their own schools brands. It's been an exciting journey. So jump in and have a look. I'll be updating this page regularly with new case studies. Feel free to leave a comment or share any of these case studies with your peers.

Tawa College Values Symbols,House Logos & Brand Pattern

Jul 15, 2026

Case study coming… Are you wanting some new school values symbols or house logos? I would love to chat with you about how we could work together on creating some…

Levin Intermediate Visual Identity Guidelines

Jul 7, 2026

A school’s visual identity is more than its logo design displayed around the school, on a uniform or school website. There are other elements involved too. When combined with the…

Pukekohe High School’s MANA Values Branding

May 13, 2026

Pukekohe High School’s MANA Values are central to student wellbeing and in building a healthy school culture. Each value symbol has a unique meaning. When combined they form a modern…

Fiordland College PB4L Branding

Apr 17, 2024

The inspiration for the branding behind Fiordland College’s PB4L programme was obvious. The school is situated in a scenic wonderland. Lake Te Anau is on its doorstep, the surrounding mountains…

Wesley Intermediate School’s Rebrand

Sep 14, 2023

Wesley Intermediate School undertook an exciting new rebrand with an emphasis on reflecting their school community in a modern and progressive way. It was the perfect opportunity to do so…

Pareawa Banks Avenue School’s New School and Branding

Jan 10, 2023

Pareawa Banks Avenue School was hit hard by the Christchurch earthquake on February 22nd, 2011. It was damaged beyond repair. Eleven years on and the school has begun the next…

Mount Aspiring College Logo Design

Jan 9, 2023

It was a privilege to work on the new logo design for Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College. Not many high schools are willing to update their logos as…

Halswell School Rebrand

Jan 7, 2023

The decision to rebrand Te Kura o Te Tauawa – Halswell School came after a comprehensive community consultation process that determined the existing brand did not reflect the unique nature…

Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto Branding

Jan 11, 2021

The Beckenham Te Kura o Pūroto brand story began back in late 2015. A new vision and core set of values were developed and, in 2017, they adopted the combined…

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