KCD STUDIO
an inter-disciplinary perspective
KCD Studio is a New Zealand based inter-disciplinary design and art studio run by me, Kate. I blur traditional boundaries between disciplines, and work across brand, graphic design, industrial design, furniture, object and art.
Every client is unique and has their own set of requirements, and that’s why I utilise the most appropriate medium(s) and approach for each project I undertake, to create bespoke, tailored outcomes specifically for you - whether it be a commissioned artwork, an innovative aircraft interior, or a new brand identity.
KCD Studio also creates a range of objects + art that is sold exclusively online. This is an ever-evolving, limited edition range of products that I’ve created. I only every produce prints in limited quantities, ensuring that every one retains its value and that you get to enjoy something that’s unique, and extra special.
services
artwork
commissioned paintings + art / illustration / pre-produced prints
brand identity
logo design / visual identity / brand guidelines
print design
collateral / stationery / invitations / posters / merchandise / packaging / signage / reports + presentation decks
digital + web design
website design / social media content
industrial design
concept / design refinement / CAD modelling / 3D rendering / design for material + manufacture / consulting / small object, low volume production
“Kate’s creativity and ability to come up with ideas blew us away. She was able to understand what we were looking for and her service exceeded our expectations.”
background
Kate Cameron-Donald launched KCD Studio in 2018 to share her passion for design, art and beautiful objects with a wider audience. An award-winning designer with over a decade of international experience as a professional artist and designer, Kate approaches projects with a holistic, pragmatic perspective - aligning customer values, aesthetics, functionality, user-experience, craftsmanship and core business values.
Kate graduated as a Massey Scholar and holds an Honours Degree in Design, majoring in Industrial Design, from Massy University, Wellington, NZ. In 2011 Kate achieved a Masters degree in Engineering Management (MEM) from the University of Canterbury; furthering her understanding of critical business principles and processes; knowledge which underpins her design ethos in a world where the most successful innovations are simultaneously desirable, feasible and commercially viable.
Kate is a creator, maker and lover of all things beautiful, with a passion for colour, pattern and texture - underpinned by clean lines and sophisticated simplicity. Growing up in rural Wairarapa, NZ, the natural environment is a constant source of inspiration for Kate, as well as the diverse cultures she experiences during her global travels and time spent living abroad.