WEB DESIGN WORKSHOP
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THE WEB DESIGN RETREAT
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THE LONGHOUSE, KARITANE
A two-day creative retreat to bring your website to life with clarity and confidence
Step away from the everyday and into a space designed for focus, flow, and creative direction. This is more than a workshop. It’s your chance to build a website that reflects who you are and where your brand is heading.
Hosted at the beautiful Longhouse, this two-night retreat offers expert guidance, hands-on support, and a calm inspiring environment to work deeply on your online presence.
No fluff. Just real design time, clear strategy, and a space to finally give your website the attention it deserves with the full support of the Inspiring Design team by your side.
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THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE who are…..
Create a functional website
Wants to
Design a website that feels easy to use and invites action. From intuitive navigation to clear calls to action and meaningful content, every part of your site will be designed to guide visitors toward what matters most, whether that’s making a purchase, signing up for a newsletter, or booking your services.
We’ll also explore how to add in the tools that support your goals, like contact forms, e-commerce features, and social media links all with a focus on creating a smooth, professional experience for your audience.
You’ll learn simple, practical ways to optimise your content, use keywords with purpose, and structure your site so it gets seen. We’ll walk you through SEO techniques that make sense, even if you’re not tech-minded.
By applying these strategies, you can attract the right audience, grow your visibility, and turn your website into a steady source of connection and opportunity.
SEO strategies to drive traffic
Building
Build a strong and cohesive online presence that reflects your brand and supports your goals. This is more than just creating a website, it’s about designing a space that connects, communicates, and converts.
You’ll gain the tools to create content that speaks to your audience, design a user-friendly experience that encourages interaction, and use analytics to understand how people engage with your site. It’s about showing up online with purpose and knowing exactly how to grow from there.
A Strategic Online Presence
Creating
Our website workshop is perfect for:
This is for anyone ready to tell their story online — through a portfolio, brand, or creative business. Whether you’re just starting out or refining what you’ve built, this space helps you show up with confidence and purpose.
Emerging entrepreneurs
Bring your vision to life with a website that reflects who you are and where you're heading.
Small business owners
Create a professional site that builds trust and connects with your audience.
Creative professionals
Artists, makers, and freelancers ready to showcase their work with clarity and intention.
Vision-led individuals
You may not have a full business yet, but you're building something and want a digital space to match.
Nonprofits and changemakers
If you're leading a cause or community, learn how to shape your story online and manage your site with ease.
This workshop is for anyone wanting a digital space that reflects their work and the skills to confidently grow it.
The Longhouse: Where Ideas Unfold
Nestled on the Otago Peninsula, Tiri Moana Whare Rōa – The Longhouse is a one-of-a-kind creative retreat space designed to nourish the mind and spirit.
The Longhouse is more than a venue, it’s a thoughtfully designed, purpose-built space for slow living, deep thinking, and meaningful connection. Whether you're curled up by the fire or looking out across the harbour with a coffee in hand, you'll feel instantly inspired and at ease.
We're proud to have collaborated with The Longhouse on their brand identity and website, and we couldn’t imagine a more perfect setting for this immersive design retreat.
THE INVESTMENT
$2,500.00
2 days of your time
Ready to step away from the noise and bring your website to life with expert support in a space designed to inspire?
Join us for a two-day, two-night web design retreat at The Longhouse. You’ll gain the tools, strategy, and creative direction to build a beautiful, functional, and client-ready website.
This hands-on experience covers everything from layout and design to SEO and content planning all through the trusted Inspiring Design approach.
With just five spots available, this intimate retreat gives you focused time, personal guidance, and the space to finally get it done with support at every step.
Your investment of $2500 + GST includes:
✔ Two days of expert-led workshops
✔ 1:1 feedback and personalised support
✔ Two nights of boutique accommodation at The Longhouse
✔ All meals, snacks, and drinks provided on-site
✔ Resources, templates, and tools to take home
✔ A finished or near-finished website and the confidence to grow it.
testimonials
Ngahuia is so much more than an incredible brand designer and marketing expert,her knowledge and expertise is 2nd to none, she is so passionate about her clients and their success. The advice and encouragement i have received from Inspiring Design has been priceless to me and the development of my business, I highly highly recommend
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.
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