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Window Stickers and Graphics

I have just added stickers / decals / sign writing to my services and this was the first chance I got using the service for clients. The stickers are waterproof vinyl lasting upto 5 years and comes in most colours. They can be stuck to most materials meaning I can do stickers for windows, cars, walls, windows and more.This job was for a photographer and content creator who have alos joined forces to create a studio under one roof. The job was to display and advetise the studio but also the indiv...

New Website Design for a Local Builder

www.cmarshallbuilders.co.nzCheck out the Website I jusr designed and completed for C Marshall Builders. He wanted something just nice and simple so we have kept things basic and let the photos, logos and colours be the feature of the website. There is enough information for clients to get questions answered, but there is also plenty of "call to action" buttons so clients can reach out ans contact.I love the result of the website and Craig was very happy with it. I am looking forward to desi...

Otago / Otepoti Pasifika Arts Event

MEDIA RELEASE01 February 2022New Zealand Poet Laureate to open Otago Pasifika arts eventDunedin-based poet of Rotuman, Tongan and Pākehā descent, David Eggleton, will give theopening address for the Ua:Ua 2022 Pasifika Arts event being held at the Dunedin Public ArtGallery on Wednesday 2 February. David’s experience as the current Poet Laureate forAotearoa and as a full-time poet and artist will provide valuable insights for the gathering.Creative NZ is developing its Pacific Arts Strategy (...

New Live Website

I have a new website and it is now live at www.radesigns.nzI spent the christmas holidays of 2022 making a new and improved website / online store for my business. There wasen't anything wrong with the first one I had but that one was just to get me a online presence and have website in place.At the start of the holidays I decided to invest some time into making a website that was more my style and put things in place to make things easier on me this year. Since I have now been in busi...

Small Business and Project Management Graduation

Small Business and Project Management Graduation Last year (2020) I decided to study small business and project management. I did this as I was getting really busy with my business that some of the things that I needed to know or learn were getting left behind as I was concentration on getting the work done. I decided to enrol and do the course through Te Wananga Aotearoa as it was close and I had heard through others that the course was really good. As we were about to start the course Covid in...

Launching My Business Rā Designs

The creation of Rā Designs I graduated in Communication Design in 2013 from Otago Polytechnic. I learnt heaps here and I feel this is where I found myself in the "Design" world. I jumped at any opportunity for a job, project or anything that I knew would gain me valuable skills and experience to go along with my study. The first big job that put me on the map was the Otage Polyfest banners. These were very large banners that would be displayed on stage while performers did Kapa Haka and Pasifik...

Read, Share, Grow Community Project - Logo and Graphics

READ, SHARE, GROWhttps://readsharegrow.nz/ Read Share Grow Reading for pleasure improves children’s knowledge, creativity, wellbeing, and empathy for others. Sharing a story or a picture book with your child, even 5 minutes a day, can make a big difference to your child and is a great way to relax together. This project was for the community of South Dunedin and the surrounding suburbs this was the inspiration for the graphic I designed. For this project, I worked for and teamed...

Photoshoot and Content

Photoshoot with my boy and the awesome Kerry Hodge. My son and I had the opportunity to be models for Kerry who is an amazing photographer (@kerryhodgephotography). We took the chance of a nice day in Dunedin, New Zealand, and walked around the park and beach to capture some special moments. This was a chance to get some photos of not only me but I also wanted some of my products which is custom printed clothing. I printed my boy and I matching tees and we wore the same clothes. We got some magi...

Radio Interview 531pi

Click here to go to full interview very Tuesday on Pacific Days, we’re joined by incredible Pasifika business owners/entrepreneurs, to share their journey in business.  Today we are joined by sole director of Rā Designs, Thomas Te-Whaiti Henry. Proud Cook Island man and member of the Arts industry. Thomas has various sets of skills which have translated well into the services he provides. From graphic design, video-making and printing, Rā Designs also hosts an online clothing ...

Moana Nui Festival 2021

Moana Nui Festival This festival was the first of its kind held in Dunedin, NZ. A festival to showcase the different Polynesian cultures we have here in NZ. They are a big part of our country and I was asked to create the graphics to represent the culture and the festival. The result was an image of a Vaka under some Polynesian patterns which represented the sun and Forsyth Barr stadium where the festival was being held. I also created all the signage and marketing material as seen in the photo....