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Website Designer with brains, banter and a solid plan

One woman, one brain, a bit of tech and at least 20 tabs open at all times

I design websites and clever marketing campaigns that don’t just sit there looking pretty – they do what they say on the packet.

When you join forces with me, you get a high functioning online presence that makes your business look and feel like it knows exactly what it’s doing (because it does with me on your team).

Since 2016, I’ve been working with businesses across Aotearoa and beyond, building websites that are equal parts form, function and “holy sh*t that’s clever.”

New Zealand Website Designer

Here I am, designing websites and clever marketing campaigns

Well not at the exact moment this photo was taken, but you get the gist.

What it's *really* like to work with me

Don’t expect a 10-step discovery process or drawn-out mood boarding sessions. I get to the essence of what you need without you realising what we’re doing. 

I’ve got a knack for decoding half-sentences, vague vibes and voice notes - and turning them into a website that looks and sounds just like you… but better.

This is how it's gonna go down…

We chat. I listen. You brain-dump.

I get inside your head and figure out what your business actually needs - even if you’re not sure yet. You ramble, I take notes, and it all clicks.

I go away and hatch the plan.

You’ll get a clear idea of what we’re doing, what it costs, what I need from you, and when it’s all happening. No vague timelines. No mystery invoices. 

I get stuck in.

Strategy, copy, design, build - I handle the works. I’m in my flow zone. You get sneak peeks at key points, with links to the work in progress.

You see it. Your jaw drops.

This is the part where you say, ‘HOW DID YOU DO THAT?’

We tweak, change and make things *just* perfect.

Think copy, images , the flow of everything, the buttons and where they take you.

We launch. You take over (if you want).

This is the champagne-popping moment we’ve been waiting for. Everyone is gonna know about it! I’ll hand over everything you need to manage your site without panic-Googling. And if you’d rather have me lurking in the background for updates and support? Cool. I’m not going anywhere.

The Brains I Borrow

Because two heads are better than one

This is a lean operation on purpose – no bloated agency overheads, no questioning who your next email is coming from. When you work with me, you get me – start to finish. Strategy, design, build, brain-unravelling sessions – I’m right there!

But I’m not delusional enough to pretend I do everything solo. When the job calls for extra hands, I bring in a tight crew of trusted specialists. 

Carla helps with Grahn Creative projects

Carla

Support – CJ Creative
If it needs to look sharp and line up properly, Carla’s on it. She helps me turn ideas into visuals that behave across all the platforms. 

Sarah is the Grahn Creative wordsmith

Sarah

Writer – Fyxen
For messaging that sounds less “meh” and more “take my money”? That’s Sarah. She translates your half-formed thoughts into punchy, polished words on a page.

Still Scrolling? 

Here’s the TL;DR: We should work together.

You’re hiring a website designer who gives a damn about your business – and isn’t afraid to tell you when something’s not working. I build sites that sound like you, sell for you, and won’t make you cringe in six months.

Wanna build something that doesn’t suck?