Branding that doesn't fit
your business can hold you back.
Like those old jeans that are no longer cool and are a struggle to do up.
Elevate your business
I am passionate about elevating branding for small businesses.
As well as book club, reformer pilates and coconut flat whites.
But seriously, if you want a slick and epic looking brand that speaks directly to your target client and stands out from your competition. I’m your gal!
MEET THE FACE OF PAPERCUTS
Meet Melissa
Hello! I’m Melissa – a qualified graphic designer who believes good design is part magic, part strategy, and a little bit of coffee.
With 16 years experience working in the creative sector in London and New Zealand and I’m currently based in Auckland, NZ.
I love working with small businesses – especially female led ones – to turn big ideas into visuals that feel fresh, bold and built to last. Think of me as your creative co-pilot: together we’ll shape a brand that speaks to your audience and sets you up for the long haul. Strategy first, creativity always. The end result? A full toolkit of branding goodness that actually works for you. (Because let’s face it, life’s too short for pixelated logos and mismatched fonts)
When I’m not knee-deep in colour palettes or kerning (yes, that’s a real word), you’ll find me on a reformer, camping with my family or getting adventurous in the kitchen.
If you’re ready to give your brand it’s own main character energy, let’s chat. I’d love to hear your story.
Testimonials
See what our happy clients say
Melissa was an absolute pleasure to work with. Right from the start, I felt like she was interested and invested in my business and her passion for what she does really shines through. She listened to what I wanted, respected my feedback on what she put forward and came up with branding that I was beyond happy with. I have already recommended her to a few other small businesses because I was so impressed with the entire process. Thank you for bringing my branding to life, Melissa!
Abby Fitzgerald
Sisu
Melissa was wonderful to work with. She understands a client brief, is creative and delivers on time and on budget, which is really important to us.. We look forward to bringing her into more projects in the future.
Kirsten Matthew, Mabel Maguire
Supreme Plumbing has been working with Melissa since 2019 for all our graphic design needs. She’s easy to communicate with and has a fast turnaround time which really works for us. Her design vision aligns with our branding making it a cohesive relationship.
Rob Teina
Supreme Plumbing
Melissa has designed collateral for events at Giraffe and always delivers designs which appeal to our clientale. She is very reliable, professional and easy to communicate with.
Simon Gault
Giraffe Restaurant
Working with Melissa was so much more than just aesthetic and design. The process got me thinking about the direction I wanted to take my business and has taught me how important branding is.
I loved working with Melissa on this, we were so insync and she provided me with so much valuable advice. I have recommended her to many friends as I think her branding packages are amazing value.
Melissa Mills
Karaka Kitchen