Your Plug & Play
Design Team

Your on–demand creative + strategy powerhouse.

Consider us your remote graphic design team, ready to amplify your creative capabilities and be ready to jump right in, whenever you need it.

A popular choice for business owners who have worked with us to develop their brand or brand strategy, and need someone to manage their branding outcomes, or work with their internal team to protect ongoing brand outcomes.

This service has also been popular with larger businesses with an internal design studio, looking to build an ongoing relationship with someone externally, who they can depend on for their overflow graphic design needs.

This service is available to a select number of clients per month, so please apply below, and we can jump on a call to discuss further.

Our capabilities

Brand Management

Most of our Plug and Play clients have partnered with us to establish their brand identity, and we continue to support them as their trusted Brand Manager.

Our Brand Management service focuses on maintaining your brand’s cohesiveness across all touchpoints, working closely with your suppliers, stakeholders, and internal teams.

As your brand manager, we ensure that every piece of content, design, and communication stays true to your brand’s essence and guidelines. From coordinating with vendors to overseeing the application of your brand across various platforms, we keep everything aligned with your brand strategy.

Website Design

Our expertise in website design, primarily using Wix Studio, allows us to seamlessly transition your brand from concept to a compelling online presence.

We usually work on this with our Brandsthetic clients and using the brand identities we’ve brought to life, we guide them through the web design journey – creating websites that are not just a visual treat, but also user-friendly, responsive, and aligned with your brand goals.

This ensures that your online presence is cohesive with your brand and engaging for your target audience, enhancing your brand's digital footprint.

Publication Design

With extensive experience in designing autobiographies, recipe books, textbooks, annual reports, and information memorandums – we excel at bringing large format stories and data to life.

We ensure that each publication reflects the brand's identity and captures the core essence of the story or information.

Marketing Material

Whether you need sales brochures, property brochures, catalogues, posters, signage, or any other brand collateral, we’ve got you covered.

We focus on making your marketing material engaging and informative, helping you captivate your audience and showcase your brand in the best light.

Whether you're preparing for your brand to launch, or getting prepared for a Trade Show, we make sure your brand stands out and connects with people wherever they encounter it.

Packaging

Our packaging design services include everything from conceptual design to preparing precise dielines for production. We ensure that your packaging reflects your brand’s identity and stands out on the shelf, with a memorable unboxing experience for your customers.

To make sure your packaging resonates with your audience, we also offer creative testing. This involves gathering feedback from real consumers to refine and perfect the design before it goes into full production.

This comprehensive approach delivers designs that are not only visually appealing and functional but also tested and optimised for maximum impact.

Social Templates

In the fast-paced world of social media, having eye-catching and cohesive content is crucial. We specialise in designing social media templates for regular content creation and advertising, tailored to fit your brand’s unique style and voice.

Our templates are crafted to ensure your posts are consistently on-brand, visually engaging, and effective in capturing your audience's attention. We’ve had the privilege of working with some well-known names, creating templates that drive engagement and boost their social presence

"Asthetik has served as a key strategic partner to Barfoot & Thompson's marketing team for the past three years. Their Plug and Play Design service has demonstrably enhanced our workflow by providing a consistent and high-calibre design resource.

Key Points of Collaboration:

Reliable Quality & Brand Consistency: Asthetik consistently delivers exceptional design work that adheres to our brand guidelines. This commitment to quality has fostered a trusting partnership, enabling them to manage overflow work (approximately 10% of our peak volume) autonomously.
Enhanced Client Relationships: The Asthetik team has established a reputation for outstanding customer service and design expertise among our sales force. Feedback consistently highlights their professionalism and ability to build rapport with clients, ultimately strengthening the reputation of our design team.
Brand Image Optimization: Our collaboration with Asthetik ensures consistent brand messaging across all marketing materials. Their design proficiency safeguards Barfoot & Thompson's brand image and integrity.

I wholeheartedly recommend Asthetik's Plug and Play services to other organisations. Their collaborative approach, design excellence, and commitment to client satisfaction make them a valuable asset to any marketing team."

Neal Morshead Head of Design & Production at Barfoot & Thompson

How does all
of this work?

Our clients typically build long-term relationships with us, benefiting from consistent and high-quality graphic design support. We’re proud to have collaborated with some fantastic brands across New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the USA.

Our Plug and Play Design Team operates on a flexible hourly or retainer model, designed to seamlessly integrate with your workflow. Each month, we meet with you or your marketing team to plan ahead, strategise, and set clear goals, ensuring that we’re aligned on your vision and priorities.

Using a shared task manager, you can upload job requests directly to us, making it easy to track and manage tasks.

Your Plug & Play Design Team