I’m Patrick Connor, a designer and founder of Design District. With twenty years in the field, I help brands move from concept to print and digital reality, leading teams through logos, packaging, editorial layouts, and website design. I believe in clean aesthetics combined with practical problem-solving to create designs that look sharp and perform well. From running a boutique design studio to collaborating with large publishers, I’ve learned to manage creative talent, maintain brand consistency, and collaborate closely with clients and copywriters to craft headlines and campaigns that grab attention. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy turning ambitious ideas into polished, market-ready results.

Patrick Connor

I’m Patrick Connor, a designer and founder of Design District. With twenty years in the field, I help brands move from concept to print and digital reality, leading teams through logos, packaging, editorial layouts, and website design. I believe in clean aesthetics combined with practical problem-solving to create designs that look sharp and perform well. From running a boutique design studio to collaborating with large publishers, I’ve learned to manage creative talent, maintain brand consistency, and collaborate closely with clients and copywriters to craft headlines and campaigns that grab attention. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy turning ambitious ideas into polished, market-ready results.

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I’m Patrick Connor, a designer and founder of Design District. With twenty years in the field, I help brands move from concept to print and digital reality, leading teams through logos, packaging, editorial layouts, and website design. I believe in clean aesthetics combined with practical problem-solving to create designs that look sharp and perform well.

From running a boutique design studio to collaborating with large publishers, I’ve learned to manage creative talent, maintain brand consistency, and collaborate closely with clients and copywriters to craft headlines and campaigns that grab attention. I thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy turning ambitious ideas into polished, market-ready results.

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Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Design District
February 1, 2014 - November 10, 2025
Launched a web & graphic design company; lead branding, print, and web design projects; oversee a creative team; manage client relationships and project delivery. Notable clients include Plantae Organic Skincare, WildTomato, On-Cue, and Westfleet Fishing.
In-house Graphic Designer at FAIRFAX MEDIA, NEW ZEALAND
July 31, 2013 - July 31, 2013
In-house graphic designer for newspapers across New Zealand; responsible for editorial and feature layout.
Manager of the Graphic Design Department at THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE (C5), TORONTO
November 30, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Managed the graphic design department; trained other designers; worked in three languages for conferences held globally.
Designer at THE NELSON MAIL, NELSON
February 28, 2007 - February 28, 2007
Designed ads and page spreads for special features; part-time photographer for features.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet