Luke Hoban

Training & Education

Massey University
Bachelor of Design with Honours
2015—2018
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Fine Arts*
2014—2015
(*Transferred after finishing
one year of study)

Awards & Recognition

It's Nice That—The Graduates
Designers Institute of New Zealand
(DINZ) Best Design Awards:
Gold × 4
Silver × 2
Bronze
It's Nice That—Double Click
Site Inspire—Featured × 5
Bēhance Galleries:
Main gallery × 3
Motion
Graphic Design × 2
Interaction

Grafik—Interview
Hover States—Featured
Printed Pages—Published

software skills

Working knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite:
After Effects
Premiere Pro
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator

Other Software knowledge:
Cinema 4D (3D Motion/Graphics)
Figma (Digital design)
Sketch (Digital design)
Principle (High-fidelity prototype)
Knowledge in development languages:
HTML, CSS, SASS,
JavaScript

Work Experience

(7 years of design experience)
Freelancer/Contractor
London, United Kingdom
June 2023—Present
Studios Include:
1/1 Studio
Alex Hunting Studio
Alright Studio
Moniker, (3 months)
Mouthwash Studio, (3 months)
Socio Design, (4 months)
Graphic Designer
1/1 Studio
Auckland, New Zealand
June 2021—June 2023
(2 years)
Graphic Designer
MAUD
Sydney, Australia
February 2018—June 2021
(3 1/2 Years)
Design Contractor
Ministry for Primary Industries
Wellington, New Zealand
May 2017—July 2017
(3 months)
Junior Designer
OpenLab
Wellington, New Zealand
September 2016—February 2017
(6 months)
Graphic Design Intern
The Playground NZ Ltd
Wellington, New Zealand
November 2015—February 2016
(4 months)

Selected Clients

Weta Workshop
Nike
Google
Seed
Sydney Dance Company
Massey University’s College of
Creative Arts
LuckyMe
David Jones
Kaldor Public Art Projects
Yu Mei
BAINA
Lululemon
Literary Sports
Webb’s Auction House
REOME
Guy Morgan
Art News Aotearoa
Hyeja [惠慈]
Flowers

Studio Address

Studio 305 – The Permanite Building
451 Wick Lane
London, E3 2TB
P:+44 (0) 7999 396703
E:hello@lukehoban.co.nz

LinkedIn

Information

After spending 6 1/2 years working at award-winning design studios across Australia and New Zealand, Luke is now based in London and is working as a freelancer/contractor, assisting brands, individuals, and design studios globally. He brings his expertise in delivering unique and well-thought-out digital experiences, pushing clients to achieve ownable solutions through well-executed and bespoke outcomes. Luke has the ability to seamlessly integrate into wider design teams and applies his thoughtful eye for craft when ideating and delivering projects.

Luke attended New Zealand’s Massey University’s College of Creative Arts, graduating in 2017 with Honours. Here he made his mark in the design industry, receiving multiple DINZ Best Awards and featured in It’s Nice That’s yearly graduates. Outside of university he worked on a range of freelance projects, with clients including Weta Workshop and the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Luke made the move to Sydney in 2018 to join MAUD, where he worked on a variety of projects and rebrands within the cultural and corporate sector, specialising in translating visual identities into motion and digital experiences. Notable projects include, Sydney Dance Company, Google Rare, Kaldor Public Art Project and Australia House.

In 2021, Luke joined the New Zealand based studio, 1/1. Working with many international clients in the fashion and beauty industries, he played a pivotal role in leading the studio’s digital and motion projects. During this time, he formalised a process of delivering clear design systems and specifications to developers and clients. Notable projects include, Yu Mei, REOME, Hyeja [惠慈], Flowers, Danny Kaplan Studio and BAINA.

If you would like more information or to discuss commissions, collaborations, or other opportunities, please don't hesitate to get in touch via email.

Studio Address

Studio 305 – The Permanite Building
451 Wick Lane
London, E3 2TB
P:+44 (0) 7999 396703
E:hello@lukehoban.co.nz

LinkedIn

Information

After spending 6 1/2 years working at award-winning design studios across Australia and New Zealand, Luke is now based in London and is working as a freelancer/contractor, assisting brands, individuals, and design studios globally. He brings his expertise in delivering unique and well-thought-out digital experiences, pushing clients to achieve ownable solutions through well-executed and bespoke outcomes. Luke has the ability to seamlessly integrate into wider design teams and applies his thoughtful eye for craft when ideating and delivering projects.

Luke attended New Zealand’s Massey University’s College of Creative Arts, graduating in 2017 with Honours. Here he made his mark in the design industry, receiving multiple DINZ Best Awards and featured in It’s Nice That’s yearly graduates. Outside of university he worked on a range of freelance projects, with clients including Weta Workshop and the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Luke made the move to Sydney in 2018 to join MAUD, where he worked on a variety of projects and rebrands within the cultural and corporate sector, specialising in translating visual identities into motion and digital experiences. Notable projects include, Sydney Dance Company, Google Rare, Kaldor Public Art Project and Australia House.

In 2021, Luke joined the New Zealand based studio, 1/1. Working with many international clients in the fashion and beauty industries, he played a pivotal role in leading the studio’s digital and motion projects. During this time, he formalised a process of delivering clear design systems and specifications to developers and clients. Notable projects include, Yu Mei, REOME, Hyeja [惠慈], Flowers, Danny Kaplan Studio and BAINA.

If you would like more information or to discuss commissions, collaborations, or other opportunities, please don't hesitate to get in touch via email.

© Luke Hoban. All Rights Reserved
Further information and full resolution images can be requested via email

© Luke Hoban. All Rights Reserved
Further information and full resolution images can be requested via email