Design is being increasingly recognised as an important part
of business success.
Howard Wright – good on you M8

Howard Wright, New Plymouth based manufacturer of medical and surgical beds, equipment and accessories has just picked up the top award at the Australian Australian International Design Awards. Howard Wright’s M8 medical bed, designed to reduce patient handling by allowing a wide range of medical procedures to be performed without transfering the patient, won for its outstanding design, attention to detail and innovation. We’re proud to be associated with this visionary company which appreciates the value of design in all aspects of their business. Check them out at www.howardwrightcares.com
NZ company wins international design award
Australian International Design Awards
Houston – we have lift-off

Auckland Airport’s Route Development team has had another win! They got airborne in April when they were shortlisted for the World Routes Airport Marketing Awards after winning the Oceania, then Asia awards. Now they have liftoff again with Continental Airways announcing that they are commencing direct flights between Houston and Auckland. Congratulations to a team that is making New Zealand’s international gateway a source of pride.
Dream deal for Auckland Airport
Continental Airlines announces new services to Auckland
Auckland Airport

Congratulations to the route development team at Auckland Airport who picked up two awards for marketing at last nights Routes Asia conference in Adelaide. Studio Alexander has worked closely over the last two years with the Airport team on targeted marketing materials and its great to see that work recognised.
Auckland Airport clinches two trophies at Airport Marketing Awards
Endemicworld.com
The Business Herald, April 16, 2010
Fletcher Building
Congratulations to Fletcher Building was recently recognised at the 2009 AIRA (Australasian Investor Relations Association) Investor Awards. Fletcher Building were winners in two categories: Best International Investor Relations by an Australasian Company; and Best Investor Relations by a New Zealand Company.
The awards are judged by members of the Association based on the following criteria:
- Accessibility of senior management
- Consistency of communication
- Transparency
- Diligence in communication
Such that the overall message of the company is communicated effectively and clearly and the market is kept fully informed of its progress and prospects.
General Manager Investor Relations - Philip King said, "We were delighted to win these prestigious awards. Thinking about how we had done it, we concluded that it came down to our communications efforts – it’s all about consistent, frequent, high quality communications with our shareholders and investors."
Click here to experience the 2010 Half Year Review
endemicworld.com
Urbis magazine, Issue 54

Fletcher Building
On Close Up. Click here to watch the clip.
Fletcher Building
In The Otago Daily Times

Bettys
Wellingtons hottest new bar reviewed in The Wellington Guide.

Howard Wright
Design-led company Howard Wright won silver at the 2009 Best Design Awards, in the Product Non-Consumer category, for thier M8 Intensive Care Bed.

endemicworld.com
Interview with Rob Tucker, supplier to endemicworld.com
Australian Creative magazine, May 2009
Howard Wright
NZ Listener, 23 May 2009
Qualmark
The National Business Review, 8 May 2009
Studio Alexander's work on New Zealand tourism's official mark of quality.
'Responsible Tourism' begins to win hearts and minds

Endemicworld.com on Made from New Zealand
http://www.madefromnewzealand.com/video/endemicworldcom-made-from-new-zealand
Endemicworld.com named as one of the top 10 start-ups of 2008
http://www.start-up.co.nz/top-10-start-ups-200/
Grant Alexander is inducted to the Hall of Fame at the Massey University College
of Creative Arts .
Prodesign magazine, Issue 104, Dec/Jan 2009/10

Studio Alexander's work on the rebrand of Howard Wright.
Australian Creative magazine, May 2009
Studio Alexander on Better by Design
http://directory.betterbydesign.org.nz/main/designers/details/studio/
Kate Alexander in Viva
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/viva-magazine/news/article.cfm?c_id=533&objectid=10561317
Kate Alexander on DINZ
http://dinz.org.nz/main/directory/profile/kate_al.html
Studio Alexander on Made from New Zealand
http://www.madefromnewzealand.com/businesses/studio-alexander
A comment on the future of design, by Kate Alexander
ProDesign Magazine, Issue 100, April/May 2009
Communication Arts Magazine writes about New Zealand design
http://www.robertlpeters.com/news/?p=883