Schools
Helping New Zealand schools present themselves at their very best.
What I do for Schools
Your school, seen clearly - then shown off
I’ve been working with schools since 2013, and it remains the work I find most rewarding. Every school has a culture, a community, and a character that makes it unique. My job is to find that and give it a presence that does it justice, online, in print, and in the photography that brings it to life.
As someone looking at your school through fresh eyes, I often notice stories worth telling and strengths worth showcasing that familiarity has made invisible. That outside perspective, combined with over 30 years of design experience, is what I bring to every school project.
The discovery session -where every project begins
Every school project starts with a discovery session that brings the right people into the room, the principal, key office staff, and anyone else whose perspective matters. We take the time to understand your school’s culture, your community, and what you want families to feel when they find you online or pick up your prospectus.
That foundation, built with your whole team, is what makes the website, the photography, and the collateral genuinely yours. Not a template. Not a guess. Yours.
More than Webdesign
-
A website designed specifically for your school, not a template. Mobile-friendly, easy for your team to update, and built to communicate your values to prospective and current families.
-
A dedicated photoshoot capturing the real character of your school, your people, your environment, your culture.
Real photography cannot be replaced with stock images. It is what builds genuine trust with families visiting your site for the first time.
-
Most schools already have a logo, what they often lack is a consistent, modern visual language to carry it.
I work with what you have, unless you like a rebrand. I declutter and refining your look, introde graphics and design elements that bring out the true character of your school across your website, signage, and collateral.
-
Prospectuses, brochures, and marketing materials designed for international families and the agents who represent them.
If your school is attracting students from Germany or elsewhere, I bring both the design skills and the cultural insight to make your materials land with the right audience.
-
Your relationship with me doesn’t end at launch. I offer annual reviews, staff training on content updates, and support packages to suit different needs and budgets.
Not sure where to start?
Choosing the right website provider is an important decision. I've put together a plain-language guide to help you ask the right questions, avoid common pitfalls, and make a confident choice, whoever you end up working with.
A transparent approach to budget
Pricing signals
Every school project is different, and I take the time in our discovery session to understand what you need before recommending a scope or a budget. That said, here is a general guide to help you plan:
Discovery session
We begin with a dedicated discovery session at the school with all stakeholders involved. We map out the structure and voice of your new website. Together, we review your current site, explore what is working and what isn't, and look beyond the website at your broader school ambitions. This session is included in the project cost and is the foundation on which everything else is built.
Website design (including photography)
Most school website projects, including a dedicated photoshoot, sit in the range of $6,000–$12,000 depending on size and complexity. I work within your budget and will always be transparent about what is and isn’t included.
International collateral (prospectus, brochure)
A professionally designed prospectus or brochure for the international market typically ranges from $2,500–$6,000, depending on format, complexity and photography requirements.
Photography only
A dedicated school photoshoot spanning over 2 days, including editing and optimisation, typically starts from $1,900. The retouched images will be available as an image library.
Schools I’ve worked with
• Pigeon Mountain School
• St Heliers School
• Maraetai Beach School
• Mellons Bay School
• Somerville Intermediate School
• Howick Intermediate School
• Wakaaranga School
• Warkworth School
• Farm Cove Intermediate School
• Cockle Bary School