Big ideas surface when you press pause.

Holiday Studio is a graphic design studio with
a fresh perspective - one that values communication, collaboration, and creative breathing room.

Founded by Manda Clarke, the studio specialises in branding and packaging design for businesses big and small, from start-ups finding their feet to FMCG brands looking to grow. Every project is personally led by Manda, with a hands-on approach that blends strategic thinking with standout design.

At its core, Holiday Studio believes great design comes from giving ideas space - to wander, to settle, and to take shape in meaningful ways. The result? Work that feels effortless, and connects with impact.

Seeing a project unfold from logo concept to website and right down to the finishing details is where the magic happens. It’s in those details that a brand truly comes to life and we can support you at any stage of that journey.

Services

  • Purposeful design strategies that bring clarity and direction to creative projects.

    • Brand Audit

    • Competitive analysis & market research insights

    • Brand positioning

    • Naming

    • Copywriting

    • Tone of Voice

    • Visual mood boards & concept directions

  • Visual systems that feel distinctive and built to grow.

    • Logo design

    • Typography & colour palettes

    • Stationery & branded assets

    • Brand guidelines

  • Packaging that stands out on shelf and tells your story.

    • Label & pack artwork

    • Custom dielines & structure concepts

    • Print-ready files

    • Materials, finishes & mockups

  • Digital and print based design:

    • Business cards

    • Vehicle signage

    • Event signage

    • Branded uniforms and merchandise

    • Marketing materials

    • In-store sales support materials

    • Brand communication assets

    • Trade show stall design

    • Social media graphics

    • Presentations & pitch decks

    • Annual reports

    If it needs designing, get in touch!

  • Custom artwork to bring personality and charm.

    • Hand-drawn or digital illustrations

    • Pattern & surface design

    • Icons

  • Helping bring your design to life, beautifully.

    • Prepress setup

    • Print file prep & checks

    • Print management 

  • Your website should feel like a natural extension of your brand - considered, clear, and easy to use.

    Holiday Studio offers brand-led websites using thoughtfully considered Shopify or Squarespace templates, creating something that feels unique to your brand while keeping things practical and efficient.

    You’ll walk away with a beautifully designed website - plus the tools and confidence to run it yourself, with continued support as needed.

Although every project is unique, we always start by getting to know your brand - your audience, your goals, and where you want to go. From there, we move with purpose: blending research, exploration, and refinement to shape work that’s both beautiful and aligned with your vision.

The process is structured enough to guide you, and flexible enough to let great ideas unfold or shift when things change.

Process

1 Define

We begin by understanding your brand, your audience, and the landscape you’re working in. That foundation shapes clear creative directions, using references to establish a look and feel for the creative work moving forward.

2 Create

You’ll see initial design concepts applied to real-world examples — so you can picture how it all comes to life.

3 Develop

Together, we hone your chosen direction over a few rounds of feedback - refining, adjusting, and polishing until it feels just right.

4 Apply

Final artwork is built, proofed, and press-ready. We handle file setup, print checks, and supply everything you need.

5 Prepare

Need a brand guide? Additional rollout? I’ve got you. I make sure you feel confident using your brand out in the world.

A woman with short curly brown hair smiling on a sandy beach with ocean waves and hills in the background, wearing a black t-shirt and black pants with white floral patterns.

I’ve spent over a decade working in award-winning design agencies across New Zealand, Australia and through the magic of the internet further afield building brands, crafting packaging, and collaborating with clients from local startups to household names. Along the way, I’ve learned that great design isn’t just about how something looks - it’s about how it works, how it feels, and how well it connects with people.

I created this space to slow things down a little - just enough to think clearly, stay curious, and make design decisions that are both creative and strategic. I like working closely with clients, keeping the process transparent and collaborative from start to finish. No layers, no fluff - just thoughtful work, grounded in purpose.

If that sounds like your kind of pace, I’d love to hear from you.

I’m Manda - the designer behind Holiday Studio. Thank you for being here.