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Background

I started out life in the UK until 1980, when I was shipped out to Godzone to begin my life as a Kiwi. I lived in sunny Nelson until my late teens, spending my days listening to depeche mode and enjoying Trumpets on the beach with Rachel.

I started out my design life back when Super Mario was a cowboy, investing in a my PC General P1 beast! – my very first PC. The "General" took me through Otago University & Polytechnic studies where I skilled myself in Multi media & desktop publishing, video postproduction, audio production and interactive design.

Things started small – I worked with a number business's on various design projects. By 1996, I had landed a role in multimedia development with US-based Trimble Navigation. I worked with a very talented bunch of people who lead the field, covering all aspects of media design – from authoring, print design, audio and video production, to web-based interactive media.

In 2002, an offer came my way for the role of Creative Director at a well-known New Zealand software company. I took on the challenge and went on to become a part of its success story, providing in-house creative for some big-budget marketing initiatives around the world.

Following a short time contracting, in 2006 I took on a two year tenure at design firm G&A Nelson, working as Creative Director.

Which brings us to today. Now, I’m out on my own and working with some great people.
If you think I could help with your next endeavour, get in touch.

Contact

CREATIVE DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER

GARY R AUBIN

+64 21 1839621
+64 03 332 0075
gary@thegra.co.nz

What is the g.r.a?

G.R.A Design is an independent design house fronted by Gary R. Aubin and born out of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Bringing over 15 years’ of design experience to the table, GRA offers a mix of different skills, styles and personalities to fit with each creative brief.

Whether your next project calls for web design, brand identity, print or digital media production – G.R.A has the resources to make it happen.

The approach is simple. We want your business to be successful and will work with you as a creative partner to produce exceptional design that inspires your target audience.

Blog...

23 December, 2009

Hello Everyone!

It’s been just over a year ago now since I reinvented myself as a freelance contract designer and started G.R.A Design House. What an eventful first year it’s been too! I have had the pleasure of creating intelligent and engaging solutions for both local and international clients from a range of industries and the company has grown beyond belief.
Our partnership with the folks at etraction is bringing some great opportunities and we continue to grow the business in leaps and bounds.

The success of GRA would not have been possible without you and I would like to personally thank you for your support and trust in our creative partnership in 2009.
In 2010, there’s more to come here at G.R.A. We’ll be adding another designer to the mix, a new shared studio with etraction in Christchurch and spending more time exploring growth opportunities in Wellington and beyond!. They're exciting times ahead.

Many of my clients come from referrals so if you or any of your contacts, are needing exceptional designs in the coming months, do touch base – I will be looking for ways to keep the new guy busy!

Thanks you all again for your continued support, have a happy and safe holiday season and I look forward to seeing you in 2010.

Best regards
Gary
Creative Director

gradesign.co.nz

etraction.co.nz

e360.co.nz

07 September, 2009
THE BEST AND WORST BUSINESS WEBSITES \| NZI BUSINESS VIDEO NZI Business September 7: The best and worst business websites (4:08) Published: 7:29AM Monday September 07, 2009 Source: ONE News View Video New Zealand Oil and Gas has been named best online communicator in the Wired best investor websites awards. Bruce Russell from Wired talks about what makes a good website.

15 August, 2009

DJCA AT BIZZONE

Bizzone 09
djca had a very successful 3 days at this years Bizzone event with many visitors to the stand inquiring into djca's products and services.
Bizzone was not only the ideal opportunity for djca to promote it's products and services like the new Mydjca package, but also the ideal opportunity to strongly promote the djca brand and their expertise of the XERO product.

Anne Inglis was on hand throughout the event but unfortunately Mark Inglis was unable to attend as he had hoped. Both are huge supporters of djca and the XERO product and Anne was available over the 3 days to talk to visitors, advocating their own experience of djca/XERO services and product first hand.

Read djca's latest blog

G.R.A Design supported djca with strategy, event organization and designed communications.

A big thanks to all that attended and visited the stand and a thank you to the XERO team who also attended the event and actively supported djca...Canterbury's XERO GOLD PARTNER.

Gary
G.R.A Design

06 August, 2009

MATHSWEEK IS A GO!!!!

Are you smarter than someone aged between 5 and 15?

www.mathsweek.org.nz

Mathsweek kicks off this coming Sunday... 9th - 16th of August involving Schools, Students, Parents and Teacher across the country.
We have already had a massive response with 16000 registrations so far. Woot!!
As mentioned, we've really enjoyed working on this project, taking it giant leap forward from previous years, so we hope you all enjoy.

Gary

21 July, 2009

MATHSWEEK 09 BETA GOES LIVE!!

Are you smarter than someone aged between 5 and 15?

A catchy title I know! But really, checkout the Mathsweek Beta website we've been working on for the past few months, register and play the games, then submit your feedback... (if you would be so kind!) http://mwpilot.etraction.co.nz

Mathsweek officially runs from the 9th - 16th of August involving Schools, Students, Parents and Teacher across the country.
We have already had a massive response to pre registrations, so it's all looking good for a great learning and interactive Mathsweek experience.

Also, you will meet Tahi the Tuatara who is the resident Mathsweek mascot and expert, and he's a bit of a dude!.
We've really enjoyed working on this exciting project and taking it giant leap forward from previous years, so we hope you all enjoy.

Till my next update, "Keep Cool Till After School".
Gary

01 May, 2009

NEW ETRACTION SITE GOES LIVE
As creative development partners to Web Design and Internet Marketers etraction, I am pleased to announce the launch of the new etraction website.

The redeveloped site better reflects where etraction are heading with Website Design and Internet Marketing in 2009, as well as showcasing the latest work which we are very proud of. It's a great time to be marketing online and we hope this site informs & inspires with ideas for getting your website really working!
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New Zealand Oil and Gas has been named best online communicator in the Wired best investor websites awards. Bruce Russell from Wired talks about what makes a good website.