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Brand and Website Design 

Brand and website design by New Zealand designer Elise Syme

Strategic brand and website design for start-ups and growing businesses worldwide

Brands that are prepared for the adventure ahead

Brand and website design for long term growth

Imagine presenting your business to the world with a brand and website designed to authentically reflect who you are, what you do, and who you serve. I design brands and websites that are built with strategy, designed to connect with the right people and support growth at every stage of your business.

Whether you’re launching something new or refining an existing brand or website design, Mauka Creative helps you build a brand that’s confident, clear, and ready for the journey ahead.

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Strong brands start with strategy

Our brand and website design approach begins with understanding your business, your audience, and your goals

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I work with founders at different stages, from early stage start-ups to established businesses ready to refine their brand.

Some clients come to Mauka Creative with a brand that no longer fits. Others are building something entirely new and want to start strong.

Different stages, same challenge, creating a brand that’s clear, confident, and built to support growth.

When branding decisions are made without solid groundwork, businesses often outgrow what they’ve built far too quickly. Starting with strategy helps avoid that.

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Strong brands aren’t accidental. They’re built with intention, strategy, and a clear sense of direction from the beginning.

Brand and website design for The Forest School  by New Zealand designer Elise Syme

I’m Elise, your brand and website designer

Elise Syme, brand and website designer and founder of Mauka Creative

So what makes me different from every other designer you’ve been looking at?

A few things. I’m strategy-first. Before I put pen to paper, we’ll have deep, meaningful conversations about your business and how brand and website design can support your goals. I’m little nosey (sorry, not sorry!). I want to know everything: what makes your dream clients tick, what your competitors are up to, and all your big ideas. Everything I learn feeds straight into the design process, so your brand doesn’t just look good, it actually connects with the right people and sends the right message.

Collaboration is non-negotiable, so welcome to the team! We work closely from the very beginning because the magic happens when designer and client work side by side. There are no surprises, and it’s almost impossible not to love the final design because you’ve had a hand in shaping it from start to finish.

I’ve got you covered from strategy to brand and website design and all your collateral. That means your brand stays consistent and you only ever deal with one person who knows it inside out (it’s me!).

With a background in fine arts, I bring a creative edge to every project. Whether you’re after a one-off design wonder or a long-term creative partner, I’m here for you.

Your success is my mission, and I’m here to help your business reach its summit.

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My Services

Strategy, brand and website design for growing businesses

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Brand Strategy

Brand Strategy for businesses ready to grow. We help clarify your purpose, positioning, audience and messaging so your brand has a clear direction and supports your brand and website design.

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Brand Design

Logo and brand design for ambitious businesses. We design logos and complete brand identities that help you stand out, connect with your audience.

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Website Design

Squarespace website design that supports your brand and business goals. We design clear, considered websites that build trust, guide users and convert visitors into customers.

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Graphic Design

Graphic design support for your business. We’ll be your flexible, on-call creative partner delivering consistent, on-brand design for marketing, campaigns and everyday business needs.

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Check out my brand and website design

Take a look through my portfolio to see examples of brand and website design created for growing businesses and startups.

Each project reflects a thoughtful, collaborative process, led by a New Zealand designer who cares about creating work that feels aligned, strategic, and built to grow alongside your business.

Elise Syme, brand and website designer and founder of Mauka Creative
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Ready to Start Your Brand and Website Design?

Lets work together to build a brand and website that connects with your dream audience and converts them into paying customers!

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