http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.sweadesign.com en-us Tue, 12 May 2026 23:17:58 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/post/164270/united-tunneling-website-design-and-digital-presence/ United Tunneling has built a strong reputation across New Zealand since 2014, delivering specialist underground infrastructure solutions through precision microtunneling and trenchless drilling. For years, the business has grown almost entirely through word of mouth — a testament to the quality of their work.More recently, the mindset shifted to “you can’t sell a secret” and recognising the value of having a digital presence that reflects the scale and capability of what they do. That’... Thu, 07 May 2026 09:52:09 +1200 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/#post164270 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/post/164233/masters-financial-rebrand-and-website-transformation/ When I first sat down with James from McMaster Mortgages, it was clear his business had grown well beyond what his existing brand and website represented. As my own mortgage broker, I already knew the level of service he provides — so when he spoke about expanding into financial advice and investments, including KiwiSaver, it made complete sense that the brand needed to evolve with him.The shift to Masters Financial marks a move from a mortgage-focused business to a broader, more holistic fina... Wed, 06 May 2026 11:49:13 +1200 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/#post164233 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/post/163723/te-ara-wahine-women-in-trade-women-in-business/ Te Ara Wāhine is a powerful initiative created to support wāhine in trade and construction who are ready to take the next step in business. Designed as a three-day event focused on courage, confidence and connection, it brings together women from all parts of the industry — from business owners and apprentices to those supporting their partners behind the scenes.I worked on this project through the event company HPCE Aotearoa Ltd, creating the logo, brand identity and supporting collate... Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:12:56 +1200 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/#post163723 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/post/162649/shrink-safe-containment-industry-leader-website-redesign/ I initially approached Evan at Shrink Safe Containment, the Australian distributor for Safe Seal Shrink Wrap, as I felt his existing website didn’t quite reflect the level of work his business delivers. Shrink Safe is involved in some incredibly large-scale industrial projects across sectors such as mining, construction, infrastructure, transport and manufacturing, and it felt like a real opportunity to better showcase the scale and professionalism of that work online.Having worked extensively... Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:47:43 +1300 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/#post162649 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/post/162528/go-with-jo--driving-school-branding--website/ Helping Jo launch her driving school in the Bay of Plenty was such a fun project to be part of. After relocating from Christchurch, Jo brought her fantastic driving school to Papamoa, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga and needed a brand presence that would help her quickly establish herself in a new region.From branding through to signage and a website, this project was all about creating a cohesive identity that feels friendly, professional and instantly recognisable out on the road.... Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:28:30 +1300 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/#post162528 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/post/161553/building-a-strong-brand-for-caro-prescott-personal-trainer-for-women-35/ Working with Caro Prescott on her new brand and website was one of those projects that just clicked from the very beginning. Caro is a personal trainer and body sculpting coach who specialises in helping women 35+ build strength, confidence, and a healthier lifestyle. Her approach focuses on sustainable fitness, strong bodies, and empowering women to feel capable and confident at any stage of life.Really proud to have been awarded the RocketSpark Silver Design Award March 2026."The website is a ... Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:53:06 +1300 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/#post161553 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/post/156514/rotary-papamoa--a-week-of-environmental-action-across-the-bay-of-plenty/ Through HPCE Aotearoa, SWEA Design got approached by Rotary Papamoa to create a website for their “Footprints for Our Future” week — a region-wide initiative dedicated to environmental awareness and action across the Bay of Plenty. This week brings together schools, community groups, and passionate individuals to protect and celebrate the environment we love.The week features everything from awa restoration projects to talks by inspiring speakers — all aimed at encouraging the community ... Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:40:47 +1300 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/#post156514 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/post/156513/carly-bagust-speech-pathology--mobile-speech-pathology-services/ Working on the new website for Carly Bagust Speech Pathology was one of those projects that just felt meaningful from the very start. Carly runs a mobile speech pathology service across the Sunshine Coast, Australia, offering support to children in the places they feel most at ease — whether that’s at home, school, or an early learning centre. It’s a thoughtful approach that reflects who she is: calm, warm, and deeply committed to helping little voices grow with confidence.With more than t... Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:12:52 +1300 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/#post156513 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/post/156296/the-one-sun--a-clean-family-focused-sunscreen-brand-brought-to-life-online/ Building a new Shopify website for The One Sun was a really enjoyable project. Katrina reached out for help bringing her sun care brand to life online, and working with her was refreshingly easy — clear direction, great energy, and a solid vision from the start.... Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:47:30 +1300 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/#post156296 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/post/156295/taylored-design--a-fresh-look-for-a-talented-garden-designer/ Zoë from Taylored Design reached out wanting an online space that matched the charm and thoughtfulness of her garden designs. She’s known for creating beautiful small gardens throughout the Bay of Plenty and Auckland, and the project came together easily thanks to her clear vision and eye for detail. It was satisfying to build something that actually does her work justice.When I first saw her previous site, it was clear it didn’t match her style or level of expertise. The old green and grey... Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:11:54 +1300 http://www.sweadesign.com/blog/#post156295