We add value.
And make sure we make a difference

From the inside and the outside of your organisation

Supporting passionate organisations for 25+ years to be more authentic and successful, we do more than graphics…

We’ve managed web design and development, created content, designed logos and branding, interior design, helped implement software, taken photos and more…

What we do, and what we get others to do better

Graphic Design & Branding

Presentations, and Visuals

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  • We have successfully help ease organisations into a new era, into a new stage of their journey

    We respect what you have done and where you have come from for a start. Then, moving forward we know what it takes to retain elements while adding what makes something stay fresh and relevant

  • We specialise in developing graphics, elements, logos and styles that 
authentically represent you.

    Whether you are decades into the game and know exactly what you want, or starting out and fresh, we listen, we understand and we work with you to create a ‘look’ that are authentic, that make sense to you and your customers

    And remember your 'brand' goes way beyond a logo graphic. It's colours, language, imagery, and more as we will remind you!

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  • We know the balance of simplicity and clarity, while prioritising the right elements without killing the messenger...

    It's a fine line managing transitions and effects that can completely distract the viewer from the message.

  • There are times when you need to stand out from the crowd. Where you need striking impact+

    We understand the importance of typefaces, colour, size and proportion and the influence on how they make a difference

    We utilise and highly recommend our suppliers CQ and AF to deliver time and time again. Quality.

    CQ Print

    Art Fetiche

  • Since before Outside the Square, Marty has created graphics for a range of apparel

    'Munted' products from the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes really put Martees, on the map, and many clients subsequently have seen some epic designs produced

    We utilise Gooses Screen and Design for all our printing

    Go to Apparel

    Gooses

  • We have recently assisted in the interior design of several clients, utilising graphics, images to add impact to design

    With innovative timber products, tech gear, large format printing its amazing how you can change an experience!

Web Design & Development

Online, SEO, content & software implementation

  • We are experienced in making your ‘shop window’, look great and work well on web.

    Our strengths are visual, graphic and function so we stick to our knitting and get Meta Digital to weave their magic with code!

    We use two of the biggest CMS providers in the world to build sites, Wordpress and Squarespace.

    Meta Digital

  • It's one thing for something to look shiny, its another to make it work well.

    That is what we do to ensure your website works, is engaging and makes a difference.

    All our sites are built responsive and designed especially to work well on mobile devices.

  • Most of the sites we build we manage and refine on an ongoing basis to ensure you stay sharp and relevant.

    While all sites are editable by our clients, most value the ongoing input and impact we add as part of our service, that often involves the editing and SEO

  • A number of clients have requested our services, sourced and reviewing online software solutions ready to add value and efficiency to their work.

    We have successfully seen a number of these rolled out within organisations improving engagement, efficiency and comms across the teams

  • Getting your page seen, and especially without paying is the challenge and with smart titles, descriptions and use of key words we manage that for you.

    Of course we can oversee paid campaigns and the use of Adwords to boost your case!

Photography & Video

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  • Marty started out as a photographer, as a teenager and has captured weddings and people, since a long time ago

    Always shooting with high end pro Canon gear, and pro lighting we can capture your best side, easier then going to the dentist!

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  • Over the years we have captured quality images of products for clients and personal projects

    We're set up with lights, reflectors and all the kit to showcase your products in their best light!

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  • Sports and action have always been a creative outlet and challenge to get that epic moment in time

    With fast tele lenses and the best camera gear of course it makes it easier to get the money shot!

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  • We live in a beautiful world, and Aotearoa is no exception. That has meant Marty has carried hiw camera kit far and wide to get great images

    Marty's images are high def, with large file sizes and many are available for purchase in his gallery

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  • The next frontier of epic imagery of another world has become more possible with technology, and so Marty has often got out in the middle of the night to capture some epic images

    Good for mindfulness, staring at the milky way is a beautiful sight

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Impact+

Case studies of clients where we have added significant impact

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Community doctors focus on people

St Martins Medical

St Martins Medical were looking to create distinctive, authentic branding and look to reflect and support their community focus

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Seeing things differently

Leadership Lab

A unique purpose driven leadership development collective, support and inspiring long term sustainable change

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Live, work, play and stay in NZ

Tonix Health Recruitment

A boutique recruitment company committed to providing long term opportunities for health professionals in NZ

ART FETICHE

anything but ordinary…

Art Fetiche had changed significantly over the years

Marty helped them align their image and brand with more authentic styles that reflected clearly what they do now

See some of the transformation in the case study and check out their website we designed to see what amazing work they produce

  • Marty’s creative and diverse skill set, understanding of the health sector, and value-adding ideas contributed amazingly to our Practice re-branding and website development.

    Jill | Manager St Martins Medical

  • I have been fortunate to have had Marty supporting my business for 20 years. He “gets us”, and helps others to “get us too”.

    Kate Nattrass | Owner and Director of Tonix Healh

  • “Definitely outside the square. Attentive,perceptive, creative, flexible, supportive & reliable. Nothing is too much trouble. I would highly recommend”

    Sonja | Manager Ilam Health

  • From the start we found Marty very easy and fun to engage, a good listener, flexible and patient but genuine, and current with his ideas. We were impressed with the options he presented , turn-around times and the final outcomes and costs for our brand refresh

    Steve Glass | Director Ikana.com

  • Marty designed our logo, signage, certificates and more...He's very easy to work with and has great communication. We have had a great relationship for many years now and look forward to continuing this is the future.

    Shelley | PA to Principal, Shirley Primary

We love creatively inspiring people and getting to see people fulfill their passions and visions.

Mostly this is in a business or organisational sense but also personally empowering people with understanding and knowledge to improve, enhance and amplify who they are and what they do!

We share our insights, our intel. We are honest, transparent and know that that’s the best way to get stuff done well.

We don’t start the stop watch every minute we start talking! We do as much or as little as you need or want. Simple.

The best match is to each do what we do best and learn from each other along the way. We’re in the long game knowing what that can achieve in all aspects of business and life.

If you’re like that maybe we can mix it up together!

What gets us excited?

Keen to chat…

Let’s grab a coffee, a craft beer, and something good and see how we might add value to your organisation

If you like what we do, then let’s talk!

029 366 4957

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