A design studio for nature & wildlife.

Kia ora, I’m Erin! I’m a Pōneke-based designer obsessed with birds, beaches and biodiversity. I run Backyard Bird, a small, specialised studio helping wildlife & conservation organisations tell stories that land. 

Backyard Bird is local, friendly, and community-minded. We meet you where you are. If local impact compounds to world impact, then it’s true what they say: change begins in your own backyard.

What can I do for you?

    • Brand system & logo design.

    • Website design and management.

    • Annual report, publication and book design.

    • Educational promotional materials: signage, posters, infographics, brochures.

    • Social media & multi-channel digital campaigns.

    • Ready-to-use design templates.

    • Custom illustrations!

  • My practice weaves design with writing, photography and film to craft rich, resonant stories that inform and inspire action. This includes:

    • Written content for websites, social media, blogs, magazines and publications.

    • Nature & wildlife photography.

    • Videography & short films.

    • Short-form content for social media.

Behind the scenes:
Explore my own backyard

Connecting with nature, wildlife conservation & petsitting my way around the world.

If you’re at home in nature, wildlife conservation, animal rescue and other related endeavours, I’d love to hear from you.

Let’s work together!