Mixed Media Design

Blending artistic instinct with commercial clarity, Mixed Media Design has redefined what it means to be a trusted Kapiti Graphic Designer for over a decade.

Where Graphic Identity Meets Local Insight

In the vibrant heart of Paraparaumu, Mixed Media Design has quietly cultivated a reputation for design precision grounded in purpose. Founded in 2010 by seasoned designer and abstract artist Gail Mylne, the studio is more than a branding house. It is a creative partner for businesses across the Kāpiti Coast and Greater Wellington region. They have refined a distinctly client-first process, focusing on meaningful collaboration and a deep understanding of the local economy. With more than 30 years of experience across global design capitals including Auckland, London, and Melbourne, Gail brings international polish to regional storytelling.

Every project is anchored in strategy, ensuring each visual identity reflects not only a brand’s aesthetic but its ambition. They don’t just deliver logos. They articulate personalities. That commitment to tailored, human-centred design has made Mixed Media Design a mainstay for everyone from emerging startups in Levin to established professionals in Wellington.

Defining Brands With Depth and Distinction

From day one, Mixed Media Design positioned itself as a full-spectrum branding studio, steering away from generic template-driven outcomes. Instead, they have embraced a more immersive and analytical model. Each client journey begins with a discovery process that digs deep into business values, market position, and customer psychology. This groundwork leads to distinctive, intelligent visual branding that resonates long after first glance.

Their branding solutions include custom logo design, animated logo variations for digital use, and fully developed brand systems. They build visual language frameworks that scale across formats without losing impact. Whether it’s a sharp business card or an immersive brochure, every element connects back to the brand’s core narrative.

They don’t chase trends. They craft identities that stand tall through shifts in market or medium. That level of care and cohesion is why businesses trust them not just once, but across multiple evolutions.

Delivering Print Excellence With Purpose

Print remains a cornerstone of visual communication, and Mixed Media Design understands this better than most. They elevate traditional print collateral by blending timeless design principles with cutting-edge layout tools. From foil-embossed business cards to richly layered brochures, each piece is produced to make a tactile, lasting impression.

Clients benefit from a versatile print service portfolio. Brochures, trifolds, posters, banners, and retail packaging are designed to hold attention in an age of visual saturation. They also produce signage solutions ranging from shopfronts and vehicles to indoor events, ensuring brands remain visible in every setting.

Critically, they manage the entire print lifecycle. Their longstanding partnerships with local and national print houses enable seamless production, and their attention to quality control means no detail is left to chance. Print isn’t just printed. It’s curated.

From Digital Assets to Dynamic Visual Presence

Although Mixed Media Design does not build websites, they excel at crafting digital visuals that amplify a brand’s online presence. Their digital design services span website banners, social media graphics, infographics, and more. Each asset is customised, aligned with brand guidelines, and optimised for clarity and engagement.

These assets don’t just fill space. They support strategic digital campaigns. From lead-generation ads to awareness-building carousels, their visuals work as part of a broader communication strategy. Social graphics created by the team can be found across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram feeds throughout the region, often helping businesses translate offline trust into online reach.

By pairing the artistic with the analytical, they ensure each visual does more than look good. It converts.

Managing Projects With Precision and Peace of Mind

One of Mixed Media Design’s greatest strengths lies in its ability to shepherd ideas from rough sketch to printed masterpiece. Their full-service project management model means clients don’t need to chase vendors or juggle production timelines. Every aspect, from concept development to budgeting, vendor coordination, and proofing, is handled with transparency and efficiency.

Clients appreciate this clarity. Knowing that someone is watching every pixel, every print run, and every deadline allows business owners to stay focused on their own priorities. The studio uses trusted tools like Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat, supported by strong relationships with commercial printers and photographers across New Zealand.

It’s not just about delivering designs. It’s about delivering reliability.

Enriching the Local Fabric

Mixed Media Design is more than a business. It is an active contributor to the Kāpiti business ecosystem. Through long-standing membership with the Kāpiti Chamber of Commerce, Business Network International (BNI), and Chrysalis, they’ve shown deep commitment to regional growth and collaboration.

Their office in Paraparaumu is not an ivory tower of ideas. It’s a creative hub connected to local coffee shops, tradespeople, wellness studios, and not-for-profits. Their work has rebranded community cafés, reshaped startup identities in Levin, and empowered creatives to take the next step in business. Every interaction strengthens local networks and reinforces their belief that great design starts with community.

That local understanding also informs their work. They reflect regional colour palettes, references, and values in ways that city-based agencies often overlook. That’s why businesses from Waikanae to Upper Hutt choose them. They don’t need to explain the nuances of their market. Mixed Media Design already understands.

Artistic Foundation, Commercial Focus

Gail Mylne’s roots in abstract art and mixed media lend an additional layer of creative depth to the studio’s work. Unlike firms that see design purely as commerce, Mixed Media Design approaches it as a blend of storytelling, psychology, and aesthetics. This balance allows them to innovate without compromising usability.

Clients seeking out-of-the-box ideas, like packaging with a gallery-quality look or animated visuals that feel organic, are often surprised at what’s possible when artistry leads the conversation. The result is not only brand recognition, but emotional connection.

That artistic vision is not limited to one-off designs. It informs every touchpoint, making even a letterhead or voucher feel considered. And in today’s fast-moving visual culture, that kind of care is rare.

Real Results for Real Businesses

Their portfolio speaks volumes. One local hospitality client saw a measurable uptick in foot traffic and online engagement after a rebrand that included a new logo, signage, and promotional graphics. Another case involved a Levin-based startup that, after launching with a complete brand identity pack, quickly gained traction both online and at regional trade shows.

What ties these stories together is not flashy design, but thoughtful solutions. Mixed Media Design succeeds because they listen closely, design with intent, and deliver on promises. That reputation has grown quietly yet consistently and now spans sectors as varied as health, retail, education, and professional services.

They don’t chase accolades. They chase outcomes.

A Partner for Growth, Change, and Confidence

In a world crowded with cheap templates and fleeting trends, Mixed Media Design remains committed to the long game. They aren’t the flashiest name in the room. But they are often the first one business owners call when it’s time to get serious about brand presence. They build identities that inspire confidence, both in customers and the businesses behind the brand.

As they continue to serve the Kāpiti region and beyond, their impact is evident in street signage, on product shelves, in inboxes, and across social platforms. Each design is a reminder that clarity, care, and character still matter in visual communication.

For those seeking more than just a graphic designer; for those seeking a genuine design partner; Mixed Media Design is the benchmark. They don’t just make things look good. They make them work.