Studio

Alexander (Zander) is the founder of Daymark and our sister studio Designwell. Alexander has a passion for the intersection of business and design and loves helping businesses small and large to innovate using design strategy. Father to three creative girls and still attempting to play basketball every week you'll find him creative directing studio projects or scheming futuristic possibilities for our beloved clients.

Jackson has a deep understanding of strategic brand systems and their real-world applications. His knack for getting to know clients and understanding their ‘why’ enables him to produce refined designs that tell compelling stories. Jackson’s expertise in motion graphics brings extra life to our brand work, and his creative direction motivates and inspires our team. We’re thankful Jackson saw the light and returned home to help us design our ‘city of the future’, and his additional skills in brewing delicious craft beer make us like him just that little bit more...

Thomas is our silent assassin. With an intellectual approach to design he listens carefully to clients and thinks deeply about their needs. Don’t be fooled though, he’s not just a design square (although he does have a thing for right angles); what Thomas lacks in volume he more than makes up for with sharp wit and some serious zingers. Thomas has a knack for generating clever designs that relate to the right people and cut to the chase, efficiently communicating brand personality with quiet comedic value.

Kristin is an accomplished graphic designer and brand guru. Having worked in studios in Wellington and London and for the United Nations in NYC she brings a wealth of international experience to her role as design director. Born and raised here in Hamilton, she’s driven to see her hometown thrive with good design. Through clever strategic positioning, insightful creative direction and her expert eye for colour, layout and visual cohesion, Kristin makes sure our projects always hit the mark.

Loryn is a well recognised illustrator and designer whose signature style brings vibrancy and personality to all of our creative projects. She radiates positivity and her playful perspective and fresh sense of humour give her projects an unparalleled edge. With her multi-disciplined skillset and adaptable nature Loryn thrives on a diverse range of work and loves a quick turnaround. She loves exploring ideas thoroughly and works best with a sketchbook handy to catch her doodles.

Adrienne is a highly experienced designer, art director and photographer who has worked with a wide range of well-known international brands and businesses whilst living for an extended period overseas. Now back home in Aotearoa , she’s excited about getting involved in the creative community here in Kirikiriroa and about bringing her creative eye, collaborative approach and overall ethos of ‘above all, with feeling’ to her work with us here at Daymark.

With a background in digital product design, Emma brings a unique perspective to the team, allowing her to dive deep into UX and translate complex user needs into seamless digital experiences. While her process might look like a bit of "creative chaos," don't be fooled—there is a rigorous method to the madness, resulting in highly intentional and polished designs. Originally from the capital, she’s traded the Wellington wind for the Waikato sun, bringing her love for the creative arts and a sharp eye for good design along with her.

Vic is curious about ideas, patterns, and the moments where they collide. She loves seeing how design can enhance, delight, or make sense of chaos — especially when it sparks a small aha. She’s happiest chasing a fresh lead, trying a new technique, or discovering something unexpected — black iced coffee never far from hand.

Drawing on her background in contemporary art, Gabe brings technical precision and a narrative-forward approach to our online presence. She embraces the unexpected - always looking for off-script moments or a splash of humor to spice up regular programming. Gabe loves experimenting with different mediums to keep things fresh. In her role as Content Marketing Specialist, she channels all that craft into giving our audience a front-row seat to the talented team and projects behind Daymark.