Kia ora - I’m Donna

I design practical visuals that help schools and organisations communicate clearly and confidently.

About me

I'm Donna Kerkmeester, a graphic designer at DK Design with over 20 years’ experience in education, marketing and design. I create visuals that make it easier for schools to share their story with staff, ākonga, whānau, and their wider community.

I work with schools, community groups, and businesses to turn ideas into clean, professional design. From strategic plans and school values to logos, business cards, posters, newsletters, and magazines - I specialise in work that’s purposeful, on-brand, and easy to understand.

My approach blends creativity with a practical understanding of school life. Every design is created to work in real settings: classrooms, offices, foyers, whānau updates, and board papers - wherever your message needs to land.

Let’s create something that tells your story, beautifully and simply.

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Poster of Bucklands Beach Primary School four values. Responsibility, Respect, Relationships, Resilience

What clients say

“Donna listens, understands, and transforms ideas into graphics that truly reflect who you are.

Donna took the time to understand our school and created visuals that beautifully represent our values. I would not hesitate to recommend her.”

— Kelly Slater
Principal, Bucklands Beach Primary School

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Types of projects I work on

I work with schools, organisations, and small businesses on a range of practical design projects, including:

  • School values posters and visual frameworks

  • Strategic plans and annual reports

  • Logos and brand identity

  • Brochures and marketing materials

If you have something else in mind, feel free to get in touch — I’m always happy to discuss new ideas.

  • Newsletters and publications

  • Presentations and visual diagrams

  • Signage and environmental graphics

My design process

  • Fill out the contact form and I’ll get back to you within 12 hours (usually sooner).

  • We’ll schedule a quick chat - by phone or video - to talk through what you need and how I can help.

  • I’ll send you a simple briefing form to capture your goals, style, audience and must-haves. This gives me a solid foundation to work from.

  • I’ll do a bit of homework - looking into your industry and visual trends - then share a mood board or visual direction so we’re aligned before design begins.

  • You’ll receive a couple of design concepts to review. We’ll refine the one you like best with up to two rounds of changes.

  • If I’ve created a logo or visual identity, I’ll create a basic brand guide - showing logo usage, colours, fonts, and key visual rules.

  • You’ll receive your final files - ready to use straight away.

  • Once the work is delivered, I’ll send through the invoice. Standard payment terms are 14 days.

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Let’s work together

If you have a project in mind or would like to discuss an idea, I’d love to hear from you.

Whether it’s a school values framework, report design, or a new logo, feel free to get in touch.

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