“Becoming an archive of professional design in the Asia-Pacific region” is the mission of the Asia-Pacific Design (APD) since its establishment in 2005, and it has lasted 17 years. Still Waters has been published in this new book by APD.

We are proud to be included in the 2020 New Zealand design archive. Kātoitoi curates work that reflects and responds to contemporary design practice, emerging trends and the cultural impact of design in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Interview with MAKEBARDO about the career path, cultural influences, work environment, approach, aspirations and philosophy.

We are very proud that Bren Imboden & Luis Viale will be part of the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards judging panel. They will be judging the Communication Design category.

Our collaboration for the 100 posters protesting climate change and driving political action. Limited edition print run with proceeds going to Red Cross Disaster Relief Australia.

Today Bren and Luis of MAKEBARDO challenged themselves to respond to each question only with geometric shapes and a restricted palette of 5 colours. “We took the DA questionary as an internal exercise to keep playing and experimenting during these uncertain times.”

User-friendly, self-service kiosks designed by MAKEBARDO to provide a full and fast check-in process. The project will also deliver eight boarding gates, 12 counters and an advanced two-step self-service bag drop solution for Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia passengers.

Local design agency, MAKEBARDO, has been named finalist in the Environmental Graphics Category of the New Zealand Best Design Awards, for its work on the Queenstown Airport wayfinding signage system.

This Fresh From The Field features bold packaging and identity design for Walker Brothers kombucha by MAKEBARDO.

The Cubelets Discovery Set is the perfect introduction to the world of Cubelets® robot blocks. Open a box of little robots that will intrigue, fascinate, and inspire builders for hours on end. A unique blend of hardware and software, Cubelets make it easier than ever to explore robotics, coding, and other big ideas.

Design Assembly extends our heartfelt congratulations to all the New Zealand winners and finalists for the 2019 Dieline Awards. The benchmark for impeccably designed packaging of consumer products, The Dieline Awards recognise the absolute best from designers and design agencies worldwide.

MAKEBARDO has designed together with Cargo Brewery the graphics for the new beer garden at Waitiri creek.

MAKEBARDO has been working with Wayne Stiven (Manager Technology, Queenstown Airport) and his team designing the new graphics for the internal flight information display system (FIDS) inside the airport.

Article about MAKEBARDO’s new branding for Remedial Massage, advanced therapists located in Queenstown, New Zealand.

TEK tote bags are now available at @the_empanada_kitchen This time the Mr.Emp meltdown graphic represents the global warming issue.

Color plays a significant role in design. It can make a design work more impressive, appealing and distinctive. For designer, it means the basic skill in combing colors.

MAKEBARDO has been working very close to the Queenstown Airport team to develop the graphics/layout of this new building builded with containers.

MAKEBARDO has designed not only the Brand Identity for PlantB, also this amazing container sitting at Queenstown Airport front courtyard.

After years of experimenting and planning we are pleased to announce the launch of Waitiri Lager, the fresh new beer from Cargo Brewery. Available to taste for the first time on Saturday 14th April during our launch event at Cargo Brewery, Gibbston Valley, Queenstown.

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