Christchurch has a deep pool of creative and brand design talent, and plenty of it sits within our own community. It ranges from established agencies with decades of history to boutique studios, strategy consultancies and independent graphic designers. For a business planning a new brand, a rebrand or a steady flow of design work, the challenge is working out which kind of partner suits the project and budget.
This list brings together ten of Christchurch’s most highly regarded creative and brand design agencies, based on what their clients say about working with them. For each one, we cover their services, who they work with, what sets them apart, and the themes that come up again and again in their reviews.
No agency paid to be included. You’ll find more about how we put the list together in the FAQs.
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1. Mint
Energising strategy, creativity & AI for growth
Location: Merivale, Christchurch | Google rating: 5.0 (78 reviews)
Mint was formed when Mint Design, founded in 2010, merged with Harvey Cameron, a long-established Christchurch creative agency. Today they position themselves as a strategic marketing and creative agency. Their stated approach is to start from the client’s commercial goals and build the brand and marketing back from there.
Services
- Creative and design, including brand identity
- Strategy and planning
- Marketing and advertising
- Websites and technology
- AI and innovation
- SEO
Who they work with
Large and small organisations across tourism, food, healthcare, agriculture, property and the public sector. Clients include:
- Christchurch International Airport
- the Heart Foundation
- the University of Canterbury
- Ngāi Tahu Tourism
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
- Barenbrug
- Qizzle
- Romanos
- Top 10 Holiday Parks
Point of difference
Mint combines Harvey Cameron’s creative and advertising heritage with Mint Design’s digital capability. They also offer a dedicated AI and innovation service alongside their brand work.
What clients say
Mostly from their time as Mint Design.
- Quality of finished work
- 360° virtual tours and photography
- An easy process and clear communication
- A tailored approach to each client’s business
Links: Website · Google reviews · Directory profile
2. Kōwhai Creative
Impactful design. Meaningful brands.
Location: Sydenham, Christchurch | Google rating: 5.0 (59 reviews)
Kōwhai Creative is a creative studio on Durham Street South in Sydenham, led by Abby. They describe themselves as a creative partner for brands on a mission. The studio works with businesses that are starting up, scaling up or repositioning.
Services
- Branding and design
- Websites and digital
- Marketing
- Photography and video
- Ongoing creative support
Who they work with
Businesses, schools, health organisations and charities. Clients include:
- Canterbury Rugby
- Total Realty
- Kidney Health New Zealand
- Science Alive
- NZ Mortgages
- Above Your Space
- Te Oraka Shirley Intermediate
They have also donated their services to the charity Greyhounds As Pets.
Point of difference
Their ongoing support service gives clients an experienced creative team on call. This covers a business’s regular design needs without the cost of hiring in-house.
What clients say
- Taking time to understand each business
- Rebrands delivered alongside new websites
- Responsive, professional communication
- A patient, inclusive approach
Links: Website · Google reviews · Directory profile
3. What IF Web
Bold digital experiences that defy the ordinary
Location: Christchurch | Google rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
What IF Web is a Christchurch creative studio on St Asaph Street, led by Isaac and Tom. They build brands, websites, web apps and AI search strategies, mostly for high-growth companies. Brand and website projects are designed in Figma, and around 90% of websites are built in Webflow.
Services
- Branding and design
- Marketing websites
- Web applications
- AI search optimisation
- Ongoing Webflow support
Who they work with
High-growth companies in New Zealand and overseas, particularly in SaaS and technology, as well as non-profits and professional services firms. Clients include Carepatron, NextMinute, Aphex, Throughline, MoleMap, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Invicta Financial and Izon Science.
Point of difference
Brand and digital are handled by the same small team. What IF Web is a verified Webflow Premium Partner and a Web Excellence Awards winner, which suits businesses that want a brand designed with their website in mind.
What clients say
- Creative design that goes beyond templates
- Clear communication and well-managed projects
- Responsiveness and a quick turnaround on feedback
- Strong attention to detail
Links: Website · Google reviews · Directory profile
4. New Media Design
Websites that attract, engage and grow
Location: St Martins, Christchurch | Google rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)
New Media Design is a Christchurch design studio founded in 2001 by creative director Kit Hindin. Kit has worked with more than 500 New Zealand businesses and personally handles around 90% of the studio’s work. Logo design and brand identity sit alongside web design as core services.
Services
- Logo design and brand identity
- Brand guidelines, business cards, packaging and apparel
- Website design and development
- Marketing and digital strategy
- SEO
- A designer subscription
- Online branding and start-up courses
Who they work with
Start-ups, small businesses, trades, hospitality providers, charities and social enterprises. Clients include GCH Aviation, PGG Wrightson, Mike Pero Real Estate, Ministry of Awesome, Upright Scaffolding, Oakridge Homes and Updog Yoga.
Point of difference
Clients work directly with the principal designer. Kit holds NLP Master Practitioner and Strategic Foresight credentials and applies them through her own SPARK Method™. Reviewers note that she can take a new business from logo and website through to signage.
What clients say
- Guidance for new businesses from logo to launch
- Direct, responsive one-on-one service
- Creative design ideas
- Value for money
Links: Website · Google reviews · Directory profile
5. Attraction Studio
Elevating brands with strategic design that turns heads
Location: Christchurch Central | Google rating: 4.9 (140 reviews)
Attraction Studio is a brand-led creative agency in Christchurch. Their core services are brand development, marketing strategy and web development. The studio is also a Google Partner.
Services
- Brand development
- Marketing strategy
- Web development
- Design and marketing collateral
- Marketing workshops and training
Who they work with
Businesses of every size, from solo start-ups to well-known New Zealand brands. They work either as a complete branding agency or alongside internal teams. Clients include Sheffield Pies, Allied Petroleum, Hunter Filling Systems, Bowalley Eggs and Christchurch Charity Hospital.
Point of difference
Clients can choose how much support they get:
- Do It Yourself: workshops and guidance, with the client doing the work
- Do It With You: shared delivery between the studio and the client
- Do It For You: full service
Their marketing workshops are registered with the Regional Business Partner Network, so some businesses may be eligible for funding.
What clients say
- Brand development that captures the business
- Practical marketing workshops and presentations
- Website refreshes and marketing strategy
- A fun, responsive and collaborative team
Links: Website · Google reviews · Directory profile
6. Imagic Creative Agency
Crafting bold brand stories that drive impact
Location: St Albans, Christchurch | Google rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
Imagic is a full-service brand, marketing and digital agency on Colombo Street. They were founded in 1994. Their team of strategists, designers, developers and digital marketers is led by managing director Dale and general manager Brigitte. In 2026, Science Alive+, a digital product they built with Science Alive, won Silver and Bronze at the Best Design Awards.
Services
- Brand strategy and identity
- Technology and digital products, including website design and development
- Creative and content, including packaging, photography, video and copywriting
- Digital marketing, including SEO and paid advertising
Who they work with
Established businesses across property and construction, food and beverage, hospitality, education and health. Clients include:
- Te Pae
- Chelsea Sugar
- Earlsbrook
- EnergySmart
- Woodsman
- Faringdon
- Mike Greer Commercial
- ANZCO
- Science Alive
- Harcourts Grenadier
Point of difference
With more than 30 years in brand and digital, Imagic now backs their creative work with their own in-house AI system. The agency built this tool to bring research and data together before strategy and design begin.
What clients say
- Google Ads and digital marketing management
- Long-term partnerships, some spanning more than 10 years
- Brand, content and website work
- A team that works as an extension of the client’s own
Links: Website · Google reviews · Directory profile
7. Not Another™
Creating the brands creating the future
Location: Sumner, Christchurch | Google rating: 4.9 (38 reviews)
Not Another™ is a full-service creative agency founded in 2019, with studios in Christchurch and Sydney. They are a certified B Corp, describe themselves as carbon positive, and are incorporating te reo Māori and te ao Māori into their work.
Services
- Brand research, strategy and naming
- Brand identity, guidelines, packaging and signage
- Campaign development and advertising
- Content production, including photography, video, motion graphics, illustration and 3D
- Webflow websites
Who they work with
Purpose-led brands, government agencies and technology companies in New Zealand and Australia. Clients include Polestar, ArchiPro, the Ministry of Social Development, the Human Rights Commission, Netsafe, Meta, Swanndri, ChristchurchNZ, Evnex and Tourism New Zealand.
Point of difference
Not Another™ is a purpose-driven agency that handles brand, campaign, content production and Webflow development under one roof. They also have a strong track record in youth-focused and social-impact campaigns.
What clients say
- Taking time to understand each organisation’s purpose
- Brand identity and strategy
- High-quality creative and production
- A collaborative, consultative process
Links: Website · Google reviews · Directory profile
8. Muritai Group
Marketing that replaces guesswork with growth
Location: Ferrymead, Christchurch | Google rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
Muritai Group is a strategic marketing and brand consultancy in Ferrymead, led by Lee Retimana and Jayden Ford. Their name comes from the Māori word for sea breeze. The consultancy’s approach is to start every engagement with strategy before moving to design or campaigns.
Services
- Brand strategy
- Marketing strategy and “strategic reset” sessions
- Brand design and creative assets
- Website design
- SEO and SGEO
- Social media, Google Ads and email marketing
- Content marketing and copywriting
- Ongoing marketing support
- Tailored marketing training
Who they work with
Growing small and medium businesses, professional services firms and community organisations. Clients include Fox and Associates, CM-New Zealand, Peacock Projects, Accomplice, Tréology, The Networkers and the Mt Pleasant Community Centre.
Point of difference
Strategy always comes first, with brand and marketing plans written to be practical for business owners to put into action. They also offer tailored training for teams who want to run their own marketing.
What clients say
- Listening to and understanding each business
- Clear, actionable marketing plans
- Tailored training sessions
- Professional, patient communication
Links: Website · Google reviews · Directory profile
9. Tomorrow®
Designing bold brands & websites that scale
Location: Christchurch Central City | Google rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
Tomorrow® is a brand studio founded by siblings Ben Crawford and Libby Oborn. They began as Libby and Ben before rebranding to Tomorrow. The studio has bases on High Street in Christchurch and in Takapuna, Auckland, with their creative team in Christchurch.
Services
- Brand strategy and positioning
- Naming
- Identity design
- Rebranding and brand refreshes
- Packaging
- Custom website design and development
- Advertising campaigns
Who they work with
Start-ups and established businesses looking to rebrand, scale or launch, across New Zealand and beyond. Clients include Southpac, Trippl, Moksha, Clean Meals, St Andrew’s College, Ravensdown, Interflora and Restore Prehabilitation & Recovery.
Point of difference
Tomorrow specialises in rebrands for existing businesses and new brands for start-ups. They can handle the full journey, from strategy and naming through to packaging and the website. They previously ran a “Brand For Good” initiative, which gave a full brand package to a purpose-led business.
What clients say
Several reviews predate the rebrand.
- Brand and logo development
- Feeling like part of the client’s team
- Professional, clear communication
- High-quality work delivered on time
Links: Website · Google reviews · Directory profile
10. CM Creative
Creative visuals. Strategic impact.
Location: Somerfield, Christchurch | Google rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
CM Creative is a Christchurch graphic design studio led by designer Carolyn Maxwell. Before returning to Christchurch, she worked in Wellington. The studio creates design for print and digital, and often works as a freelance extension of in-house marketing teams.
Services
- Branding and identity
- Packaging design
- Exhibition and display design
- Book, catalogue and publication design
- Information graphics
- Marketing collateral and presentations
- Social media graphics
- Photography art direction
Who they work with
Manufacturers, retailers, government agencies and organisations that need ongoing design support. Clients include Trade Aid, the Ministry for Primary Industries, Callaghan Innovation, Enztec, Calm Pipe and Stellar Haus.
Point of difference
CM Creative specialises in packaging and exhibition design, including Fieldays and international trade show stands. This is hands-on production work that many brand agencies outsource.
What clients say
- Strong attention to detail
- Consistent brand collateral across products
- Responsive, with work delivered on time and on budget
- Packaging, print and exhibition work
Links: Website · Google reviews · Directory profile
Choosing a Creative & Brand Design Agency in Christchurch
Every agency here is well regarded by their clients. The bigger differences lie in scale, focus and how they like to work.
- Full-service brand and marketing agencies: Mint, Imagic, Kōwhai Creative and Attraction Studio cover brand, design, digital and marketing under one roof.
- Purpose-led creative: Not Another™ specialises in brand and campaign work for organisations focused on social and environmental impact.
- Strategy-first consultancy: Muritai Group suits businesses that need clarity on positioning before any design work begins.
- Brand and web studios: Tomorrow®, What IF Web and New Media Design pair brand identity with website design.
- Specialist graphic design: CM Creative focuses on packaging, exhibitions, print and collateral.
Before you commit, consider:
- whether brand strategy is included, or only visual design
- how many concept options and rounds of revisions are included
- what you receive at the end, such as brand guidelines, file formats and templates
- who owns the final design files and intellectual property
- whether the agency can help roll the brand out across your website, signage, packaging and marketing
You can find more Christchurch designers, studios and creative freelancers in the Search Marketing Network directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did you choose these agencies?
We looked at what clients say. Our ranking combines each agency’s average Google rating with the number of reviews behind it, so consistently strong feedback from many clients counts for more than a perfect score from a handful. We also read through each agency’s reviews to make sure they reflect the work featured in this list. Ratings were checked in October 2026, and no agency paid to be included.
Is it free to list a design studio on the Search Marketing Network?
Yes. Listings on the Search Marketing Network directory are free and open to agencies, studios, consultants and freelancers across New Zealand. If your business already appears in the directory, you can claim the listing and keep your details up to date. If not, you can create a free listing in a few minutes. A complete, up-to-date listing makes it easier for potential clients, and future employees, to find you.
