Hi, I’m Chanel, the creative mind behind designed by CCC, based in Kinloch, Taupō! I’m all about bringing creative visions to life—especially for Taupō legends, businesses, startups, and the small-but-mighty dreamers. Whether you’re launching something new or refreshing your brand, I’m here to craft designs that truly reflect you.

If you’re looking for a friendly, experienced, and professional graphic designer, you’ve come to the right place!

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Meet Chanel

I’m a qualified and experienced graphic designer, as well as a project manager for well-known and admired businesses and athletes. My mission is simple: to use creativity and technical skills to craft visually engaging and impactful designs that help my clients communicate their messages effectively. I want my designs to evoke emotion, inspire action, and truly represent the heart of your brand.

Quick facts

Lived in our Hut for 18 months, when we first moved to Taupō

Riding horses have been a lifelong passion

We developed our 23-acre bare block into our forever home

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I meditate twice daily

Fresh garden ingredients inspire me; I never follow a recipe

I choose happiness & health

Proud mum to Frankie

Brent and I meet 1st year of university both studying design & have been together ever since

It’s not all about sitting around here! With nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve learned that the key to my life is diversity and balance.
That’s why I design, host, and garden/harvest/preserve—along with a few other roles, like being a mum, wife, and horse rider.

Kawakawa Hut
Hosting guests since 2020,
Won Airbnb BEST NATURE stay 2023,
social media, website, marketing etc

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Kawakawa Farm
Growing our own produce since 2018,
with an aim of being self-sufficient.
End of 2024 we opened Kawakawa Farm Shop selling our surplus
social media, website, marketing

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I’ve been overwhelmed by the local support Taupō has shown me.
Here’s a selection of some of my favourite projects, many of which started with a logo design and grew into websites and more.

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How it works

Taking care of all your design needs

Great design goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about creating something you’re proud of and that truly represents your business. I love being involved from the first idea to the final design, building strong client relationships along the way. Your success is my success.

When you work with me, you’re not just hiring a designer, you’re gaining a teammate—someone who makes the process easy, enjoyable, and efficient.

SERVICES

What I do best?

Logos & Branding

Crafting identities that stand out.

Startups & Business launches

Helping businesses get off the ground.

Website Design

Creating user-friendly, visually stunning sites.

General design work

Jack of all trades, Im always up for a challenge! Stationery, socials, packaging, marketing, email & much more!

Dream Big.
Bring Your Vision to Life.

The right design has the power to turn your dreams into reality.
Here’s what clients are saying about my work:

Since 2023, Designed by CCC has been a valuable support for our overflow design work. Chanel has consistently stepped in with efficiency, delivering our design jobs within the agreed brand alignment and timeframe, and has become a dependable extension of our team.

MICHELLE HOPSON
Retail Meat New Zealand

Chanel has been an invaluable asset to Treadlite since joining us in May 2024. She has expertly led our branding, social media, marketing, website and whatever else we send her way with a combination of creativity, precision, and efficiency. Her ability to bring our vision to life, while keeping the process stress-free — has exceeded our expectations. It’s like having an in-house designer, but far more efficient in just 10 hours a week. We couldn’t ask for a better collaborator.

BRAD PIERCE
Treadlite New Zealand

Chanel at designed by CCC has been an integral part of our team since 2013. From data sheets and instruction sheets to all our marketing—ads, brochures, booklets, and more—she delivers high-quality, consistent work every time. Her attention to detail and creative flair have helped elevate our brand year after year.

LOUISE MAY
Halliday + Baillie