MORE THAN JUST DESIGN

ABOUT US

Your communication design partner for smart and practical solutions.

Crispin Design was founded by Sarah Crispin-Naish in 2011, following years of experience in digital printing, signwriting, and advertising. Now with over 16 years in business, we help organisations turn complex information into clear, professional communication. From annual reports and stakeholder documents to capability statements, and brand communications, we focus on structure, readability, consistency and design that works.

 

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Sarah Crispin-Naish

Ringleader of Crisp Apple, Crispin Design and Supersonic Sites.

Innovative, edgy and bubbly, Sarah possesses the particular expertise to strategically transform uninspired chaos into meticulously balanced designs that slay.

A fastidious planner, she is on top of all the many projects on the go at any given time, cool as a cucumber under pressure, she juggles the team and their tasks without breaking a sweat. Her work-smart outlook and innovative ingenuity are reflected not only in her loyal client base but also in her long-standing team. A bunch of uber-creative bright sparks many of which have been with her from the beginning.

Cat Mother to Puski and human mother to tractor-loving toddler Charlie. To keep her body and focus in tip-top shape, she is powered by large amounts of caffeine and 5.30am CrossFit classes.

Why work with us

We’re not here just to make things look good. We’re here to make information work.

Our team take complex content and turn it into clear structured professional communication that people can actually read, understand and use. Whether it’s a detailed report, stakeholder document, proposal or a full suite of communication materials, we bring order to the chaos.

With years of experience and a reputation for being reliable, practical and easy to work with, we understand tight deadlines, moving parts and the pressure of getting important projects across the line. With a calm approach, strong attention to detail and a focus on getting things done, we help our clients create communication that is consistent, practical and works in the real world.

 

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Flexible by design

We are fully remote, which means we are not dependent on a single location or limited by a traditional office structure. Instead, we’re able to bring together the right people and skills for each project, giving our clients the flexibility, expertise, and support they have come to rely on.

New Zealand Wide

Based in Mid Canterbury and connected through a nationwide network of trusted collaborators, we bring together the right expertise for each project. Whether you need support on a large, complex project or ongoing communication design, we provide a practical approach from start to finish.

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Social media? Not our thing.

While we know social media can work wonders for some businesses, we don’t offer social media management. But if you're after a couple of solid recommendations - or a branded Canva design system - that’s totally our jam. Check out our estimate page here.

Work with us

If you are a 'stan that has a plan', it sounds like we’ll be a great match, let’s chat!