A pic of me, Sandi Mackechnie

Hello, i'm sandi.

With 12+ years of experience spanning design agencies and in-house roles, my career began in Wellington as a co-illustrator for the acclaimed 'The Wellington Book' and 'The NZ Book.' Seeking international experience, I moved to Vancouver, Canada, working in design agencies before transitioning to Melbourne, Australia, as an in-house designer for beauty brand Tonic Australia. Returning to Wellington, I led rebranding initiatives at NZDF and then rejoined the agency world at Scratch Design, where I thrived on diverse client projects. My experience expanded at Xero, contributing to award-winning global projects like their annual report and partner branding. Currently, I'm at Dot Loves Data, focusing on product design and data visualization, including a national insights tool for small businesses. I also maintain a freelance practice, offering diverse design solutions.

Design Skills & Services:

  • Branding
  • Illustration
  • Web Design
  • Reports
  • Book Design
  • Art Direction
  • Event Design
  • Data visualisation
  • Storyboarding
  • UX and UI
  • Campaign roll-outs
  • Information Design

Sector Expertise:

  • Fintech
  • Education
  • Non-profit
  • Government
  • FMCG
  • Real Estate
  • Insurance
  • Construction
  • IT Services
  • Beauty
When I'm not designing or drawing, you'll probably find me in my garden, shovel in hand. Or playing with my two dogs, Dill and Pickles. 🐾