What we do
Brand strategy
Brand design
Logo design
Graphic design
Packaging design
Website design
WordPress website development
Website copy writing
Brand photography
Founded by Katrina Knapp, Studio Nine is a brand consultancy that helps small and medium-sized businesses increase their brand awareness, stand out from their competitors and reach their target audience.
Bolstered by Katrina’s unique experience in both graphic design and brand strategy, we set forth one goal in mind: to design brands that reflect their core, reach their target audience and are visually striking.
Our ethos is to always put strategy at the core of design. A brand’s visual identity is meaningless unless it’s backed by a robust brand strategy, which is a framework that determines how businesses present themselves to customers and stand out among competitors.
Studio profile
We set out to create a more inclusive branding studio. We believe every small business deserves a brand that works hard for them. Being small by choice we have lower overhead costs which allows us to offer more competitive prices.
We get to know our clients on a personal level and truly invest in their success. Unlike larger agencies, we have the ability to give more attention and time to each project. The owner of the business is the creator of the work and serves as the primary contact for every client.
We work with hand-picked New Zealand freelance designers and thinkers as we need to — bringing niche skills and expertise to each project as we need to. This approach allows us to provide more tailored services for our clients, resulting in better outcomes.
About Katrina
Katrina is a creative director and a designer from Auckland. She has over 15 years of experience working in award winning advertising and design agencies in Auckland.
During that time she had the opportunity to work on some well loved Kiwi and international brands – McDonald’s, Volkswagen, Cadbury, AMI Insurance, Sky TV, Corona, Gerard Roofs, Luxaflex, GJ Gardner and Super Liquor to name a few.
Katrina enjoys working closely with small to medium sized businesses and start-ups, helping to create and elevate their brands. She has extensive experience in both print and digital design. She collaborates with specialist illustrators, copywriters, photographers and developers to make sure the best result is always delivered.
Our values
Personalised service
We get to know our clients on a personal level and truly invest in their success. Unlike larger agencies, we can give more attention and time to each project, resulting in better outcomes. By catering to individual needs and preferences, our personalised service enhances our clients’ satisfaction.
Simplicity
At Studio Nine we are strong believers in simplicity. It represents our commitment to streamline processes, and experiences to make them more straightforward. It emphasises clarity, efficiency, and ease of use in all aspects of the company’s operations. We also apply this value in our design work. We focus on conveying a clear message and an idea in the most straightforward manner possible.
Honesty
We prioritise honesty and integrity in our interactions with our clients and people. We don’t make any promises that we can’t keep. We understand our capabilities within our industry, and we are not going to try to oversell a potential client on work that we are simply not capable of or they do not need. We always aim to provide a great service that lives up to our client’s expectations.
Clients we worked with
Say Hello!
Studio Nine
33-45 Hurstmere Rd
North Shore, Takapuna
M. +64 21 1306 713
katrina@studionine.co.nz
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Branding & Graphic Design NZ
