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Wall Art helps build hope and resilience at Starship Hospital

“Little as we know about the way in which we are affected by form, by colour, and light, we do know this: that they have an actual physical effect. Variety of form and brilliancy of colour in the objects presented to patients are actual means of recovery.” Florence Nightingale Wise words from the founder of […]

Amazing design shows off creative and innovative companies

How’s your office looking? While most of us spend several hours a day in our offices it’s not often that we stop to take notice of how it makes us feel and the impact it can have on company culture. Innovative and creative workplace design makes us feel happier, and some companies are taking this […]

Wall Art: Decorative and therapeutic at North Shore Hospital

Big, bright and Kiwiana – photographic murals now line the wall of a busy corridor connecting Auckland’s North Shore Hospital’s main entrance and outpatient wing. The six 2.7-metre wide art pieces, printed and installed by Grafix Wall Art, serve not only a decorative purpose but a therapeutic one too. “Art is important in hospitals because […]

Words to inspire, encourage and educate at St Kents

Case studyInspire, encourage, teach… the writing’s on the wall art for Saint Kentigern College By June-Ann Russell The projectsSaint Kentigern College, a large private secondary school in Pakuranga, Auckland, commissioned Grafix Wall Art to create wall art for several of its corridors and classroom walls. Although the existing items on the walls contained useful information, […]

No more scary toilets at Howick Primary

Case study Minimum cost, maximum impact – budget wall art creates feel-good vibes at primary schools By June-Ann Russell Grafix Wall Art works closely with many schools across New Zealand every day to deliver cost-effective, great looking graphic solutions that will appeal to students and staff alike. The company’s work with two primary schools – […]

Blessed to have these teaching methods – Carey Baptist College

Case studyHow wall art is helping Carey Baptist College students learn about The Treaty of Waitangi By June-Ann Russell The projectCarey Baptist College in Auckland offers a range of courses in pastoral and youth training. The tertiary institute is committed to providing the very best theological programme to equip its students for a lifetime of […]