The Te Moananui o Toi Trust is a partnership between Protect Te Moananui o Toi Trust and the Port of Auckland (POA).
The Trust was in need of a website, as a platform for people to apply for funding, and to showcase what they offer.
Without a brand to follow, we had full creative license and developed a colour palette inspired by the ocean, using teal greens and blues, with the headings in deeper shades.
The teal blocks of colour have subtle simplified ocean current lines in them to add interest, creating a more dynamic overall look.
We designed a wave motif as a border between sections, inspired by patterns in Māori culture as well has having a practical purpose. The Pacific art inspired hammerhead shark, fish and fishing hook illustrations complement the border graphic.
The design works in harmony the beautiful images of Aotearoa from Bare Photography and the logo (designed by Kaupapa Māori Graphic Design Services) which although we received late in the project, ties in perfectly with our vision.