kia ora
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Hallo
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kia ora — Hallo —
© Photo: Peter&Pablo
Kia Ora is a Maori-language greeting. It translates literally as "have life" or "be healthy", wishing the essence of life upon someone.
hello
I’m Chelsea Zgierski-Johnston — art director, brand storyteller, and eternal design enthusiast.
Every brand begins with a spark — an idea, a quiet ambition, a vision waiting to take shape. My work gives that spark a voice, transforming strategy into design that resonates with feeling and intent.
To me, design is not decoration — it’s a language. A curve, a colour, a composition: each one speaks. When chosen with care, these elements invite people in — and leave a mark that lingers.
I dive deep into every project to understand what makes you you — your purpose, your people, your pulse. From playful illustrations to cinematic motion, elegant editorial to immersive brand worlds, I bring each touchpoint to life with precision and warmth.
Because I don’t just design for how things look — I design for how they feel. So your brand isn’t just seen. It’s experienced.
Want to see what that looks like? Wander through the portfolio — or let’s chat about how we could work together.
My Story
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Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
2020 — 2025
Art Director
feykaherr
2017 — 2020
Graphic Designer
Morgen Schwarzwald Design Studio
London, United Kingdom
2015 — 2016
In-house Graphic Designer
Crabtree and Evelyn
2015 — 2015
Graphic Designer
Portland Design
Auckland, New Zealand
2013 — 2015
Graphic Designer
Tenfold Creative -
2012 — 2013
Diploma in Graphic Design
Media Design School
Auckland, New Zealand
2009 — 2011
Masters of Architecture (hons)
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand
2006 — 2008
Bachelors of Architectural Studies
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand