Blog
Meet Lucy from Scroggin Cafe, Wānaka
After opening it’s doors in 2021, Scroggin Cafe quickly became a popular coffee stop in Wānaka, New Zealand for locals and visitors alike. Lucy, owner, describes the space as warm, welcoming and of the highest quality. Having drawn inspiration from New Zealand backcountry huts, she truly has created a space that honours the local surroundings.
How to Customise Your Business Sign
If you're looking for a way to make your business stand out, custom signage is a great way to do so. Customised signage outside a business can help it stand out on the street among its competitors, and create a more memorable experience for potential customers.
George & Willy Tour
Over the last 12 months we’ve been renovating our studio space in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. It’s made for a pretty noisy work space, but we’re at the business end and it’s certainly starting to come together. We asked George to give us a tour of the space so far as well as shed light on a few of the design decisions.
Stephen Elliott / Drop Structures
We spoke to Stephen Elliott about his meticulously curated prefab "Mono," designed and built by DROP Structures. Each element of the interior fit out of the structure has been equally considered by its origin, and the practicality of it being functional in a bare-necessities dwelling.
Refresh Your Cafe Menu Design with these Four George & Willy Menus
As we settle into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to look at new ways to refresh and update your cafe. Updating your cafe menu boards can easily create a fresh perspective in your coffee shop, restaurant, bar or hospitality space, without too much fuss.
Coffee Shop Layout
Good layout of a coffee shop is essential for its success. A well-designed small coffee shop or large coffee shop can create a positive atmosphere, provide a comfortable and inviting environment for customers, and help to increase sales.
Everything you need to know about a Ceiling Hanging Laundry Rack
Ceiling hanging drying racks are a great way to dry your clothes without taking up valuable space in your home. They are an efficient and cost-effective way to keep your clothes looking their best, and can easily be lifted out of sight while not being used.
Space-Saving Ideas For Your Laundry Room
Get the best of both worlds: a functional and stylish washing area, regardless of size. Check out our helpful tips for designing a small laundry room.
A Tour of the West Supply Store
When it comes to enjoying the outdoors, the team at West Supply know best. Specialising in supplying quality gear for outdoor adventures, this really is the home of good times. “It’s just a store we’ve packed to the brim with all the gear we need for travelling New Zealand. We wanted to fill the store with the necessities for a good time when you’re on the road” Joel, Founder.
Our Studio Renovation Project
This year we’re building a new home for George & Willy. It has always been important for us to have a studio space that encourages productivity as well as creativity. It comes down to wanting to love where we work, so we turn up each day and don’t want to be anywhere else.
Websters Tea Tour
Meet Mark from Webster’s Tea, a man who is all about improving New Zealand’s tea break. We went on a tour of his tea shop where he packages & sells his premium organic, loose leaf tea. Watch the video of the tour below. Enjoy.
Four Signage Ideas for Businesses
Businesses of all sizes have to make sure they stand out to potential customers. One of the most important and effective ways to do this is through signage. It's important to consider how to make your business's signage attractive and effective to attract new customers and cohesive with your business type.