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Tuesday 11 June, 9.45am - 12.30pm
Join us for Brunch by the Beach Pāpāmoa, a unique event created for freelance graphic designers!
Ticket sales close 7 June
Grow as a designer & confidently navigate business
Come together at Brunch by the Beach in Pāpāmoa, Tauranga to connect with other local designers. Take inspiration from Nigel Beach, as he shares his innovative and unique approach to help you surpass your perceived limits as a designer. Also, discover new tools on how to navigate business stress and anxiety.
Meet our panelists
Kylie Darroch
Creative Current
With over 15 years in the graphic design industry, I specialise as a full-service designer for businesses. Last year, I ventured into freelance design, combining my background in print, design, and digital marketing.
Katrina Wilson
The Brand Merchant
Katrina has been in the creative design industry for over 2 decades. From starting out as an in house designer in a printing company to working abroad my experience has been diverse.
Jess Morrissey
SWEA Design
Jess is a seasoned freelance digital designer who specialises in branding and websites, primarily working with startups and medium-sized businesses. She also has a wealth of experience from her time in agencies.
Jeremy Johnson
Rocketspark co-founder
Jeremy worked as a freelance graphic designer before co-founding Rocketspark in 2009. For 10 years, Rocketspark designed custom websites alongside making software for designers. This helps him understand the challenges faced by both sole traders and agencies.
What you'll gain from the panelist session
How to get enough clients
Client onboarding processes
Confidence in your pricing
Balancing inspiration and originality
Mastering the art of quoting
Navigating terms and conditions
Different approaches to deposits
Handling urgent rates
Check out what designers said about our previous sold out event
Brunch by the Beach Pāpāmoa 2023 testimonials
Unlock your personal and business potential with Nigel Beach
Discover how Nigel Beach’s health and mental performance experience can go hand-in-hand with running a better design business. Learn how to:
Surpass your perceived limits as a designer
Effectively manage stress and anxiety
Understand human and client physiology
Achieve greater personal and professional success
THE VENUE
Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving club
Brunch by the beach in Pāpāmoa offers this beachfront location with stunning views of the ocean and a relaxed vibe that is perfect for connecting with other freelance designers. We can't wait to see you there!
What you'll get out of this event
More business confidence
Gain valuable insights from experienced freelancers and learn practical tips and strategies for managing your design business. Build your confidence and take control to achieve the profitability need for the life you want.
Connect with other freelance designers
Join us and take your business to the next level with the support of a community that understands your struggles and can help you succeed.
Round table discussions
Skip the small talk with meaningful round table conversations at set place settings and dive into topics that resonate with you.
What designers said about past events
“Loved the speakers - the perfect balance of new learnings but not too high-level. Overall felt very encouraged and motivated – was truly the best industry event I’ve been to.”
Islay Wharton
"I can say that day was a really good collection of thoughts and creators from the area. I felt like I got to learn a lot of interesting processes and confirm a few things for myself as well. And it's really nice to see the community come together and meet some other creatives."
Dan Bisley
“I had a great time and would like to attend more of these events. In particular I appreciated how welcoming you were and the effort you made to know us and our work.”
Felicity Meade
Get your tickets
- 11 June 2024
- 9.45am - 12.30pm
- $80 Per Ticket
- Pāpāmoa Surf Club
Ticket sales close 7 June
Q&A panel session
Our expert Q&A panel will discuss key topics related to running a freelance design business — getting started, finding clients, managing projects, and delivering results.
Round table discussions
Skip the small talk with meaningful round table conversations at set place settings. Dive into topics that resonate with you, led by table hosts who understand the freelance design journey.
Guest speaker, Nigel Beach
Nigel Beach’s innovative and unique presentation will help show you, as a designer, how to surpass your perceived limits, and how to manage stress and anxiety.
Enjoy tasty treats
And what's an event without delicious food? You can indulge in tasty treats while connecting with other designers at set place settings.
