workshop

BE YOUR BRAND

The branding and content workshop

every creative needs

Step into Be Your Brand, our hands-on content creation workshop designed to help you confidently show up online with marketing that truly reflects your unique brand.

Join us in person every second month at Inspiring Design Studios for a focused 4-hour group session led by designer and strategist Ngahuia Crossman. You’ll get personalised support setting up your tools and syncing devices, so you can hit the ground running.

Prefer to learn at your own pace? Our online workshop is available 24/7, featuring 5 pre-recorded sessions filmed during a live class. With over 2 hours of step-by-step tutorials, you’ll master Canva, plan SEO-inspired content, and create visuals that align with your brand story.

Whether in-studio or online, Be Your Brand equips you with the clarity, creativity, and strategy to market your business with confidence.

Learn how to build a brand and website that actually sells

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE who are…..

Wants to

Understand how to use Canva

This hands-on session will demystify design principles and provide practical tips to help you effectively showcase your brand's unique identity through Canva. You'll learn how to craft visually appealing marketing materials that resonate with your audience, empowering you to express your brand's essence with clarity and creativity.

Building

A Brand with Social Media

"Be Your Brand" workshop empowers individuals to enhance their social media presence by equipping them with the skills to create visually compelling and authentic marketing content. This workshop focuses on maximising branding potential using Canva.

Creating

A Strategic Online Presence

This workshop will guide you in developing a cohesive brand story that shines through all your content. You'll learn how to effectively manage templates in Canva, ensuring your visuals are consistent and aligned with your brand's identity. By the end of the session, you'll have the tools and insights to create a unified online strategy that not only engages your audience but also strengthens your brand narrative across all platforms.

Want to work online instead?

we work with artists, designers, and soulful creatives to craft digital spaces that feel like you—part CV, part gallery, part boutique. More than a website, it’s a curated reflection of your journey, your work, and your next chapter.

DESIGN YOUR OWN CONTENT THATS DRIVEN BY SEO

If you can’t make it to our in-person workshops — or simply prefer to learn at your own pace — our Be Your Brand experience is now available online as Design + Strategy.

This self-led workshop is packed with everything you need to build a bold, aligned, and SEO-smart brand. Learn how to craft content that connects, visuals that convert, and a strategy that supports your next move — all from the comfort of home.

Video lessons
Guided worksheets
SEO content tools
Real examples + inspiration

Design with confidence. Show up with strategy. And get found online.

Participating in the "Be Your Brand" workshop empowers individuals to enhance their social media presence by equipping them with the skills to create visually compelling and authentic marketing content.

This exclusive workshop is limited to just 8 individuals per workshop with refreshments that promise to fuel your creativity.

The Management Capability Development Fund is designed to help business owners or managers to access business training services, by providing you with a subsidy towards the registered service cost.


To check your eligibility or for more information please contact the Business Growth Advisors team at support@otagorbp.co.nz or visit business.govt.nz/regional-business-partner-network.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your brand game!

brand and website strategy for creatives
brand and website strategy for creatives

Your guide to building a consistent, SEO-driven brand presence—on your terms, at your pace

Be Your Brand workshop is perfect for:

  • Small Business Owners: If you're a small business owner looking to establish a strong brand presence, this workshop will help you create a fully functional branding kit and develop a strategy that aligns with your business goals.

  • Marketing Professionals: You'll gain practical skills in Canva to enhance your campaigns, including template development and animation techniques, ensuring your content stands out in a crowded marketplace.

  • Freelancers and Creatives: If you’re a freelancer or creative looking to build a cohesive online portfolio, this workshop will teach you how to develop a strong brand story and utilise social media effectively.

  • Entrepreneurs and Startups: For entrepreneurs and startups, this workshop is ideal for learning how to create a strategic online approach from the ground up. You’ll develop a branding kit, gain basic Canva skills, and learn how to produce animated and video content, all while ensuring your marketing efforts are aligned with your long-term business vision.

This workshop is for anyone eager to use social media to grow their brand and create a vibrant online presence.

Uncover the secrets of maximising your branding potential with Canva and learn how to craft marketing content that authentically reflects your brand's essence.

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testimonials

Ngahuia at Inspiring Designs…WOW, amazing, she truly transformed our experience! Her vast wealth of knowledge, unwavering patience, and genuine passion made the entire process of creating our business website, not only manageable but also incredibly enjoyable. We can’t recommend her highly enough—if you're stuck and unsure where to start, Ngahuia will guide you every step of the way, helping you to launch a website you’re proud of!

Dadai Ay Awatere Designs

Was super helpful and kind to me as a young designer starting out, inspiring design was really open with me and made me really excited for my design journey! Definitely would recommend.


Meg Kennelly

Need more support? Our [1:1 Strategy Sessions] are available year-round

STRAGETY SESSIONS

  • Harness the expertise of our lead designer and business owner, Ngahuia Crossman, in a personalised session focused on your web or brand development goals. In hands-on, empowering sessions—either in person or remotely—Ngahuia will guide you step-by-step, equipping you with the skills and confidence to bring your vision to life.

This session is designed for everyone, regardless of your familiarity with Inspiring Design's services.