University of Waikato

We’ve partnered with the University of Waikato for over 20 years — delivering large-scale design projects with precision, creativity, and consistency. Our work has supported their communications across schools, faculties, and corporate reporting.

THE SOLUTION

Our long-standing relationship began with weekly project management meetings with their marketing team and grew into a trusted design partnership. We were responsible for designing the entire suite of university handbooks across all schools — ensuring each had its own identity while remaining consistent within the wider university brand. We also designed their annual prospectus for many years, a flagship piece of recruitment collateral.

These projects required careful coordination across departments, brand alignment, and a high level of attention to detail. We also supported the use of te reo Māori throughout these publications — cross-checking wording and ensuring appropriate macrons were applied in line with the university’s preferred standards.

THE RESULTS

Our work helped maintain a cohesive, professional brand across all print collateral for one of New Zealand’s most well-known tertiary institutions. While the University now has an in-house design team, we continue to support them with key projects, including their corporate annual report — applying a more refined, business-focused version of the brand. This relationship reflects our ability to deliver at scale, manage complex workflows, and maintain the highest standards of design and consistency over time.

publications | graphic design | billboards | signage

“Brand Refinery (formerly KT Design) has worked with the University of Waikato for a number of years on a range of different marketing materials. They have proven to be adaptable and versatile in producing anything from recruitment collateral to strategic documents. The team is creative, well-organised and consistent in the high standard of their work. They get the look and feel right every time.”