Hi, I’m Debbie Weaver, a Wellington-based graphic designer with 20+ years’ experience helping organisations communicate clearly and effectively through purposeful design. I specialise in turning complex information and ideas into clear, engaging communications that are easy to understand, navigate and connect with—especially for publications and other information-rich materials.

Debbie Weaver

Hi, I’m Debbie Weaver, a Wellington-based graphic designer with 20+ years’ experience helping organisations communicate clearly and effectively through purposeful design. I specialise in turning complex information and ideas into clear, engaging communications that are easy to understand, navigate and connect with—especially for publications and other information-rich materials.

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Hi, I’m Debbie Weaver, a Wellington-based graphic designer with 20+ years’ experience helping organisations communicate clearly and effectively through purposeful design. I specialise in turning complex information and ideas into clear, engaging communications that are easy to understand, navigate and connect with—especially for publications and other information-rich materials.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent graphic designer (Weaver Creative) at Weaver Creative Ltd
January 1, 2012 - Present
Provide senior graphic design and visual communications for organisations. Specialise in publication and editorial design, including reports, magazines, newsletters, annual reports and presentations, as well as complex information-rich documents. Develop clear information hierarchy, typography, and layout; create icons, colour systems, wayfinding elements and infographics to help readers understand and navigate content. Manage projects independently from brief through concept, refinement, production-ready artwork and delivery, coordinating revisions and feedback, and liaising with printers/production suppliers when needed.
Designer, Mac Operator at Ocean Design
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2014
Design and production support for print materials, handling layout, typesetting and mac-based workflows.
Graphic Designer, Director at Weaver Creative Ltd
January 1, 2012 - Present
Self-employed designer running Weaver Creative Ltd from a home studio, collaborating with clients to clarify communications, design reports and funding proposals, format collateral, create infographics and icons, manage production and printers, and ensure a consistent brand presentation across documents.
Graphic Designer, Director at Porirua Print Company
January 1, 2012 - September 3, 2014
Served as a graphic design director, leading design projects and managing client needs in print production environments.
Graphic Design, Director at Weaver Creative Ltd
January 1, 2012 - Present
Self-employed graphic designer running my own design business since 2012. I manage the full cycle from brainstorming, creative design to production and formatting of collateral such as large reports and promotional materials. Worked with international organisations based in Geneva and local New Zealand charities, creating visually appealing and effective communications inspiring reader action.
Designer, Mac Operator at Ocean Design
January 1, 2007 - September 3, 2014
Worked as a designer and Mac operator supporting creative design and accurate layout work, contributing to the production of client materials.
Designer, Mac Operator at Ocean Design
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Designer and Mac Operator contributing to layout and production of documents and collateral.
Graphic Design, Director at Porirua Print Company
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Director overseeing graphic design and production; delivered print-ready collateral and supported printers to ensure quality outputs.
Graphic Designer at Porirua Print Company
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Early career role focusing on graphic design and layout for print, building a foundation in typography, composition, and preparing documents for production.

Education

Diploma in Computer Graphic Design at National College of Design and Technology
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2026
Certificate in Visual Communication Design at Wellington Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - September 20, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Other