KT Design

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Jigsaw North Manaaki Whānau

A recent Rocketspark website launch we loved bringing to life.

The brief was professional, welcoming, and something that felt approachable to whānau, supporters, and partners alike.

We built on their existing brand, with a refined stingray feature that subtly nods to their history while elevating the overall look and feel.

But the real value sits in how the site now works:
→ Embedded forms (no more downloads or back and forth)
→ User experience upgraded so all information is clear to reduce stress and overwhelm
→ CRM integration to streamline admin behind the scenes
→ Solid SEO foundations to help the right people find them

The result? A website the team can be proud of and one that better supports the important mahi they do every day.

If your website is doing the bare minimum (or creating more work than it should), it might be time for a rethink.

POST LAUNCH GLOW ✨

Last week we rolled out a fresh e-commerce site for Katie See Art – showcasing her stunning limited-edition prints (and a few originals). Built for speed, mobile, and easy checkout, with SEO baked in.

Head to https://www.katieseeart.com to snap up a favourite while free shipping is on!!

Building or upgrading your store? We design conversion-ready websites that look the part and include SEO foundations to help you be found! Head to the link in our bio to book a free consult.

Big news from our little studio 💚

After 24 years of KT Design, we’ve officially rebranded. KT Design is now Brand Refinery — a new name that reflects who we are now and where we’re heading.

This next chapter has been a long time in the making. When I had the opportunity to purchase KT Design — my old workplace — from the incredible Katie in 2023, I felt both proud and deeply honoured to carry on the legacy of a studio built with so much care, creativity and integrity.

We’re not starting from scratch — we’re building on the strong foundation Katie created. Her eye for detail and commitment to quality set the standard, and those values are still at the heart of everything we do.

To Katie — thank you for everything you poured into this business. It’s a privilege to continue what you started and take it into its next chapter.

Brand Refinery brings together our decades of experience, thoughtful strategy, and love for design that truly works. We still offer everything you’ve come to expect — publication design, branding, websites, and graphic design — now under a name that reflects our mission: to refine brands and help businesses grow with clarity and confidence.

Thank you to all our amazing clients and collaborators for being part of this journey — we’re so excited for what’s ahead.

Our new website is in progress, if you would like to take a peek: https://brandrefinery.nz

Ārohanui,
Chrystal, Louise + Stacey

MEET LOUISE 👋 one of the talented designers here at KT Design.

Who could definitely pursue a side hustle in modelling but for now she is our keen as graphic designer! Lucky us and lucky you!

Louise is an amazing and creative illustrator and absolute ace at large formatting. Beyond her artistic talents, she's a proud mom to 18-month Locky, Luna the dog and three cats/desk warmers – Nismo, Haze, and Diesel.

When she's not crafting beautiful designs, Louise enjoys creating art, and growing blueberries (apparently they're really easy).

Louise is enthusiastically organised – and like me, loves a list. So grateful to have Louise on the KT Design team!!

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