Studio Nine • About Us • Branding & Graphic Design Auckland

Hi, I’m Katrina Knapp, founder and Creative Director of Studio Nine. After spending more than 12 years working in advertising and award winning design agencies, I started Studio Nine to provide the expertise of a larger agency with the personal service and flexibility of a boutique studio. Every project is led by me, ensuring a thoughtful, strategic approach from start to finish.

Studio Nine was founded in 2019 with a simple belief: exceptional branding shouldn’t be reserved for large corporations.

We partner with small and growing businesses across New Zealand to create brands that are refined, strategic, and built to last. Through thoughtful design and clear positioning, we help businesses present themselves with confidence and stand out in competitive markets.

Our work combines strategy and creativity to deliver branding that is not only visually compelling, but commercially effective.

What we do

Brand strategy
Brand naming
Brand design
Logo design
Collateral design

Packaging design
Website design
Website copy writing
Brand photography

Our approach

Every business is different, and the most effective brands are built with intention.

Our process begins with understanding your business — your goals, your audience, and the role your brand needs to play in helping you grow. From there, we develop a strategic foundation that informs every design decision.

The result is branding that feels authentic to your business and resonates with the people you want to reach.

Unlike larger agencies, we take on a limited number of projects at a time. This allows us to give each client the focus, care, and strategic thinking their brand deserves.

Studio profile

Studio Nine is led by Katrina Knapp, founder and creative director.

With more than 15 years of experience in award-winning advertising and design agencies, Katrina has worked with some of New Zealand’s most recognised brands, as well as global names including McDonald’s, Volkswagen, Gerard Roofs, and Luxaflex.

Today, that same level of expertise is brought to small and growing businesses who want thoughtful, high-quality branding without the scale or overhead of a large agency.

At Studio Nine, clients work directly with the person shaping their brand. This close collaboration ensures every project receives the attention, insight, and creative direction it deserves.

How we work

While Studio Nine is a boutique studio, each project is supported by a carefully selected network of New Zealand-based specialists.

Depending on the needs of the project, we collaborate with trusted photographers, copywriters, illustrators, and developers. This flexible model allows us to bring the right expertise to every brand while maintaining the personal service and focus of a small studio.

The result is thoughtful, tailored work designed to deliver lasting value for our clients.

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.

Say Hello!

Studio Nine
33-45 Hurstmere Rd
North Shore, Takapuna

M. +64 21 1306 713
katrina@studionine.co.nz

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