About Us

Welcome! I’m Haly, a Wellington-based artist, designer, and mum of two. Whether I’m hand-pouring soy candles in my Karori studio or creating custom watercolor illustrations, everything I do is rooted in a love for quality and design.

My husband Neo and I started Haly Design Creative Studio in 2016, and it has been a joy to grow this business from a tiny Te Aro apartment to the home studio in Karori we have today.

New: Discover "Designer Five" ♻️ Designer Five was born from a simple garage sale and a big realization: there is a better way to share quality fashion. After seeing how much work a physical sale was, I decided to move the experience online to help you skip the stress and shop sustainably from home.

As a designer and mum of two boys, I’ve teamed up with two close friends (mums of girls) to rescue the premium labels our families have outgrown. We’ve done the hard work for you: hand-picking the best pieces to ensure they get a second life.

At Designer Five, you’ll find the ease of a boutique with affordable prices. Everything is pre-sorted, inspected, washed, and ready to ship - the ease of a boutique with garage sale prices!

Thank you for supporting my art, my craft, and our mission for a more sustainable wardrobe! :)