Graphic + Web Design

Aotearoa, New Zealand

The logomark 'SameKind' written in large, light blue, stylized letters.

● About

Different businesses,
different industries,
different ideas,

SameKind of people.

SameKind is a graphic and web design business for independent businesses and passionate founders. I work across brand, web and digital presence, bringing the different visual pieces of a business together so they feel considered, cohesive and distinctly yours. Based in Aotearoa, working with you locally or overseas.

Two women working together at a desk, one looking at a smartphone and the other leaning over a laptop, in an office with certificates on the wall.

● Work by SameKind

Outdoor garden party setup with a table decorated with colorful flowers and a sign that reads 'Rose's dining table. It's Supperclub baby!' in front of lush green foliage.

‘Roses Dining Table’ • Brand Identity

A stack of green and yellow business cards on a light wooden surface. The front card reads 'treehouse' in large, bold letters, with smaller text that says 'LANDSCAPE STUDIO' below.

‘Treehouse Landscape Design’ Brand Edit • Website

Open magazines displaying articles and photographs about grape growing, vineyards, and agriculture, with images of vineyard landscapes and people working in the countryside.

‘Marlborough Grape Growers Cooperative Publication’ • Creative Partnership

A bouquet of fresh strawberries in waffle cones, with the word 'FERN' in large red letters above, and 'Ice Creamery Zürich, Switzerland' in smaller text at the bottom.
A cartoon 'egg' character, leaning back on the ground with a coffee cup in hand, with the text 'The Eggsentric'.

‘Fern Ice Creamery’ Brand Identity

‘The Eggsentric’ Brand Identity • Website • Creative Partnership

Smartphone displaying a website for Obsidian Homes with an interior image of a modern living room. The desk has a closed white laptop, a white stylus, wireless earbuds, and a keychain with a brown leather strap. There is also a black notebook and a pen in the workspace.

‘Obsidian Homes’ • Branding Identity • Website

● Services

Different ways we can work together

Branding

Brand identity and development for businesses at different stages.

From building a brand from scratch to refining an existing one, I can help create a visual identity that feels cohesive, considered and like you.

Websites

Beautiful, functional, and easy to use. I design and build custom Squarespace websites, from straightforward sites to more involved builds, with everything designed to work together across desktop and mobile.

Social Content

Good-looking content without handing over your entire social media account.

Content days, social graphics, reels, campaigns and ongoing creative support, depending on what you actually need.

Creative Retainers

Ongoing creative support for businesses that need a designer they can rely on.

I set aside regular design time each week for whatever your business needs, from social content and website updates to campaigns, print and new projects as things evolve.

A woman with glasses and hoop earrings working on a laptop while sitting on a cushion on a chair at a wooden dining table. She is wearing a striped shirt and patterned pants. There is a cup on the table, and sheer curtains behind her with trees visible outside.

● About

Meet Jess

Jess Lace is the one-woman band behind SameKind. She’s a graphic + web designer with 10+ years of experience, from advertising agencies to small businesses and start-ups.

A colour junkie at heart, she loves creating thoughtful, unexpected work with personality, blending expressive typography, organic tones and playful details.

● Testimonials

Kind words:

“Building a brand you’re proud to put out into the world is about more than just design - it’s about finding someone who understands your vision and the story you want to tell.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jess on two brands now, and I honestly couldn’t recommend her more highly. Somehow, she manages to take the ideas, thoughts and sometimes chaotic visions in my head and turn them into something tangible, beautiful and beyond my expectations.

Her communication, guidance and approach are always respectful, thoughtful and understanding, making the whole process an absolute pleasure.

I love everything Jess has created for us and feel incredibly fortunate to have her creative talent behind our brands.”

— Laura Barton // Kaitiaki Conservation & Pahu Bark

“Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around. If you’re looking for great partners, you’ve come to the right place.”

— Former Customer

“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome—it’s been such a worthwhile investment to work with a team of genuinely passionate people who not only care about the results, but also care about their clients as people.”

— Former Customer

● Contact

Let’s work together

Whether you’re starting from scratch, giving things a refresh or just need a designer in your corner, I’d love to hear what you’re working on.