kia ora

Hallo

kia ora — Hallo —

© Photo: Peter&Pablo

Kia Ora is a Maori-language greeting. It translates literally as "have life" or "be healthy", wishing the essence of life upon someone.

hello

I’m Chelsea Zgierski-Johnston — art director, brand storyteller, and eternal design enthusiast.

Every brand begins with a spark — an idea, a quiet ambition, a vision waiting to take shape. My work gives that spark a voice, transforming strategy into design that resonates with feeling and intent.

To me, design is not decoration — it’s a language. A curve, a colour, a composition: each one speaks. When chosen with care, these elements invite people in — and leave a mark that lingers.

I dive deep into every project to understand what makes you you — your purpose, your people, your pulse. From playful illustrations to cinematic motion, elegant editorial to immersive brand worlds, I bring each touchpoint to life with precision and warmth.

Because I don’t just design for how things look — I design for how they feel. So your brand isn’t just seen. It’s experienced.

Want to see what that looks like? Wander through the portfolio — or let’s chat about how we could work together.

My Story

  • Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

    2020 — 2025
    Art Director
    feykaherr

    2017 — 2020
    Graphic Designer
    Morgen Schwarzwald Design Studio

    London, United Kingdom

    2015 — 2016
    In-house Graphic Designer
    Crabtree and Evelyn

    2015 — 2015
    Graphic Designer
    Portland Design

    Auckland, New Zealand

    2013 — 2015
    Graphic Designer
    Tenfold Creative

  • 2012 — 2013
    Diploma in Graphic Design
    Media Design School
    Auckland, New Zealand

    2009 — 2011
    Masters of Architecture (hons)
    University of Auckland
    Auckland, New Zealand

    2006 — 2008
    Bachelors of Architectural Studies
    University of Auckland
    Auckland, New Zealand