Great design doesn’t show off.

It makes people feel something.

Websites · Photography · Branding · Collateral
- your real story, told with care.

For schools, businesses, and organisations across New Zealand & Germany.
Award-winning · Two decades of experience

The schools, businesses and organisations I work with all have one thing in common: after we’ve finished, they look like the organisation they always knew they were.

That gap, between how you see yourself and how the world sees you, is exactly what I close.

Over more than two decades working with amazing clients, I’ve learned that the most powerful thing design can do is make people seen, by their clients, community, their partners, and the world.

It’s that simple.

Who do I work with?

  • Schools


    Websites, photography, prospectuses, and international collateral for New Zealand schools.

    I’ve been working with schools since 2011 and understand what it takes to make a school community shine.

  • Businesses & Organisations


    Branding, websites, and strategic communications for Auckland businesses and organisations ready to make a stronger impression.

  • New Zealand ↔ Germany


    Cross-cultural communications for businesses, schools and organisations, building bilateral relationships.

    I bring both sides of that world to every project.

Services

  • Websites


    Your home on the web, designed around your community, not a template. Mobile-friendly, easy for your team to update, and built to make the right impression on the families and partners who matter most.

  • Photography


    Real people, real environments. No stock images, ever! I photograph the authentic character of your school or business, the people, the culture, the moments that make you who you are.

    This is what builds genuine trust with visitors.

  • Branding & Collateral


    From your logo and visual identity to prospectuses, brochures, and international marketing materials.

    A consistent, professional appearance across everything your organisation puts into the world.

  • Strategic Communications


    Particularly for organisations reaching across cultures, schools attracting international students, and businesses entering the New Zealand or German market.

    I bring both the design skills and the cultural fluency to make your message land.

How I work

A process built around your people

  • Every project begins with a discovery session that brings the right people into the room, the principal and key staff for school projects, the decision-makers and stakeholders for business clients.

    We take the time to understand your business, culture, your community, and what you want people to feel when they find you.

    That foundation is what makes everything else genuinely yours.

  • Flexible, expert advice when you need it. Book hourly support across a range of topics—from planning to problem-solving. This focused consultation will help clarify your goals, map out next steps, and identify opportunities for growth.

  • For most projects, a dedicated photoshoot is the turning point.

    Real photography of your people and your environment brings your website and collateral to life in a way no stock image can.

  • Your team receives editor access and training so you can keep the site current with confidence.

    I stay available for questions, annual reviews, and ongoing support.

SAXER DESIGN Wins Premier Category at GNZCC Business Awards in October 2023
The judge’s comments:
“Meaningful communication, the judges said, is at the heart of a winning international business strategy, and Saxer Design is at the forefront of its field. Successful for itself and by enabling international success for its clients over the years. “

What my clients say …

“Britta has a unique way to make you feel at ease when coming into the business, a professional and guiding you to make the job easy.
We enjoyed her visits, and the updates. Britta took care of everything and nothing was too much trouble, if we needed her assistance.”

— Dean Morton
Morton Timber Co. Ltd

“We needed a special website for our upcoming major events and Britta was fantastic - guiding one of our staff through the setup process and providing some amazing illustrations to give the website real pizazz!”

— Monique Surges
German Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand