Inkblot is a graphic design studio specialising in print and branding design. Located in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Working with a designer shouldn’t be complicated. My goal is to make the process easy and enjoyable all while delivering top-notch work.

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Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Malsea Body. Photo credit: LS Creative Studio
Logo Design and Website for Amore Roses New Zealand
Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Vetcare Naturally by Olive's Kitchen

I help my clients stand out in a crowded market with graphic design that is tailored specifically for your brand and the target market you are trying to attract. What are you waiting for, let’s get started!

Design Services

Branding

I specialise in creating unique logo designs and brand identities for my clients in the Bay of Plenty. My process begins with a discovery into your target market and business values to make sure the final design aligns with your goals.

Websites

Having an online presence is a must. Inkblot Graphic Design can take your brand to the next level by continuing to tell your visual story with a custom Squarespace Website

Print Design

I have extensive experience in print design across many categories. In my studio in Papamoa I offer a range of print design services including but not limited to magazine and editorial, book layout, brochures, event collateral and annual reports

Art Licensing

I love to partner with brands and businesses that would like to sell either existing or new, custom Inkblot Design artwork on their products from stationery to water bottles and beyond. Reach out today to start on our next collaboration.

Packaging Design

At my Tauranga based design studio I create packaging designs that are visually interesting, pop off the shelf and communicate clearly all while staying true to your brand.

Design Support

I love to help small and medium sized businesses with a variety of their graphic design needs. Those little jobs still need attention to detail. Reach out to see how I can support your business

Meet the designer behind Inkblot

Hello – I’m Emily

My name is Emily Mikaere and I am a graphic designer with 15+ years in the industry based Papamoa, New Zealand. My expertise will allow you to focus on your business while I handle the art and design.

Being easy to work with and friendly is something I take pride in – which ensures a great relationship with my clients. My goal is to provide you with a service that is completed in a timely manner without compromising on design.

  • Emily is the ideal graphic designer to work with as a first-time business owner with limited graphic design knowledge. She listened carefully to my early ideas and collaborated closely with me as she guided me through the design process. At each stage she also brought an informed and deep design perspective that enabled these ideas to grow and take shape. The end result was a brand identity that truly embodies my company’s vision and is a joy to share with the world.

    Deirdre Athaide, Hidden Bridges NYC

  • "I loved working with Emily for our business branding! She was super responsive, and created an amazing logo for our business that we're stoked with! I highly recommend her, and will continue to use her myself! :-)"

    Amy Wolland

  • Emily is extraordinary. Her design expertise and creative solutions has been invaluable to meet the changing needs of my small business. We've been working together for a couple of years now and hand on heart, she makes my work day so much easier. Her work ethic is exemplary - she meets deadlines (often earlier) and who significantly lightens my load. I trust her implicitly to make the right calls in design and emerging trends. And she is so, so easy to work with.

    Sharon Kempthrone, Restorative Therapeutics

  • “Emily really understood our brief and the elegant logo that she created for us was of high quality and exceeded our expectations. We would definitely use Inkblot again in the future for our branding and graphic design needs.”

    Bernece, Devcich Historic Farmstead

  • “Inkblot is fantastic to work with. We initially wanted some product flyers created and we were so impressed with the product, we now use Inkblot as our go to for any Graphic Design work. Highly recommend.”

    Ben Nicholson, Smiths NZ

  • “Inkblot did such a wonderful job on our logo when we opened our business last year. I really wanted something timeless, classic, classy and not too corny, I wasn’t overly confident I would find someone who could really nail the brief, because I really had no idea of exactly what it was that I was looking for, but Emily really nailed it!”

    Tracy, Williams Tack & Feed

  • "Emily is so easy to deal with, when we need anything graphic design related I flick her an email and she gets the content back within a really short time frame. It makes work life super easy to be able to get things done that would take us away from our core work. Highly recommended!"

    Todd Hilleard, Five Percent Brands

  • “Emily created two new product designs from rough concept to finished designs. The process was stress free and the results on the finished packaging have been universally positive. I have another three concepts almost ready to go and wouldn't consider changing from Inkblot.”

    Murray, Mouche Mouche Cosmetics

  • "Very good experience, Emily was easy to deal with and provided some great ideas. Super happy with the product received."

    Aaron Reid

Samples of my work

  • Pet Product Packaging Design Bay of Plenty
  • Honey Packaging Design New Zealand
  • Logo Design Papamoa New Zealand
  • Brand Logo Design New Zealand
  • Logo Designer Papamoa
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