Bringing magic to small businesses with Brand Identity, Website Design, Xero & Business Setup

Branding &
Website Design  

Bringing strategic and savvy branding solutions to
NZ businesses, direct from Whangamata.

Big Picture Thinking.
Small Business Savvy.

Having worked across both the fast-paced world of ad agencies and the hands-on reality of a family business, I bring a rare perspective — the combination of strategic depth with the practical mindset of small business.

This means branding and website design that doesn’t just look good — it connects with people, drives real results, and stays cost effective.

“A smart design should feel easy to the customer and be memorable—that’s the connection. And to make that work, it starts with really getting to know the business and uncovering the story that makes it real."

Do you find yourself in one of these situations?

→  Your brand, logo or website is looking tired and no longer connects with who you are (or your customers). 

→  You’re ready for the next level but don’t have the time or skills to spend wrestling with your website or a free subscription on Canva.

→  You’re done dreaming. You just want to get that idea up and running with full support and smooth integrative systems.

→  Your best friend's cousin's son, who has just come out of high school has been helping out, but has just started his OE, and is not returning your calls.

Here's where I can help.

Whether it’s a fresh new logo or a few quick tweaks to your site, your time matters — get the right help to make it count.  And while you're at it, why not take the hassle out of your accounting too? As a Xero Certified Advisor, I can help you streamline your business and stay on top of the numbers — so you can focus on what you do best.

Brand & Logo Design.

Start connecting better with your customers through visual appeal, relevance and consistency across all your marketing and business communication.

Susie Artz logo on mug
example of website

Website Build & Design.

Whether you need a new website or just updates, we can help get your story connecting online, using platforms where you can make simple additions as and when you need: Rocketspark, Squarespace, WIX, Spotify...

Whangamata Local. NZ Wide.

When I set out to build my design brand, I had to get clear on what really sets me apart from other designers.
At the heart of it is my decades of small business experience—running and growing our own ventures. That success was grounded in my earlier career as an account manager in leading advertising agencies in New Zealand and the UK, where I learned how to think strategically, work with big brands, and deliver results.

Now based in the vibrant coastal town of Whangamata in the Coromandel, I’ve come full circle—bringing together my agency background and hands-on business knowledge to help other Kiwi business owners thrive.

With more time to focus on design and strategy, I’m now using my skills to help businesses connect more effectively with their customers through better branding, website design, and even simplified accounting systems. My approach is strategic from the start—backed by practical solutions that improve customer connection and create a better user experience.

Latest Work.

I’ve been lucky to work with passionate, hardworking clients right from the start. I especially love the challenge of a new startup—there’s something powerful about shaping a brand from pure passion. While I’m still in the early days of this latest venture, these projects have already been grounded in strong strategic direction.

Need to know more? Take a peek into my business.

Learn some behind the scenes stuff about how I am able to help you in your business, and how I came to provide a service from strategy, design, website builds and Xero.