Great ideas start with a good cuppa.

PKO is a Christchurch branding and design studio. We get to know the business first, then make brands, websites and campaigns that make sense.

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POP KETTLE ON

Before the work starts,
let’s have a cuppa.

PKO stands for Pop Kettle On. It’s a branding and design studio built on a simple idea: sit down, have a cuppa and understand the business before jumping into logos, websites, campaigns or colours. We talk about what’s working, what’s not, where you want to go and what you actually need to get there.

Then we make something that makes sense.

SELECTED WORK

A few things we’ve made.

All Work

WHAT WE DO

How we can help.

Brand strategy, identity, web design and creative direction. From Christchurch to wherever you are, PKO can handle the full lot, or just the bit you need.

01

Brand Strategy

Positioning, proposition and the thinking that makes everything else work.
02

Brand Identity

Visual systems that hold their own — and their ground.
03

Creative Direction

The vision and the decisions that keep work coherent.
04

Web & Digital

Sites and digital experiences with a point of view.
05

Campaigns

Ideas that land and are worth remembering.
06

Content

Copy, photography and the assets that bring it alive.
07

Packaging

Shelf-ready design that earns its place.
08

Creative Consultancy

An outside perspective on your inside challenges.

ABOUT PKO

Big thinking.
Small studio.

About PKO

PKO is an independent branding and design studio built around a simple belief: better creative work starts with understanding the problem properly.

That means fewer layers, fewer meetings for the sake of meetings and a much closer relationship between your business and the person actually doing the work.

PKO was founded by designer and creative director John Galliers, bringing more than 20 years of experience across branding, digital, campaigns and creative direction.

What Clients Say

“
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a highly capable, strategic, and genuinely thoughtful creative leader
Shannon FranksBrand & Marketing Manager - Banqer
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What truly sets John apart is his strong commercial understanding. He doesn't just create epic designs; he ensures they align with business objectives, delivering real impact.
Mike GibbHead of Digital - NZSki
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I couldn't recommend John enough! He really challenged my thinking to deliver a bloody awesome rebrand. He went over and above expectations. We've received nothing but positive feedback.
Matthew StearnsChief Yarnsman - The YarnsMen;
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John is a talented and creative designer who I have worked with on multiple projects delivering high end motion graphic videos for international clients around the world.
Ian FishOwner - Sounds Fishy
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John's eye for design is second to none. He excels at taking an idea from concept to completion, and produces eye catching designs that really make campaigns stand out.
Simon ClementsOwner - SDC Design
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Absolutely nailed the brief, a clean distinctive identity that feels completely true to what the Kit Drop is about.
Nathan D'RozarioOwner - The Kit Drop
“
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a highly capable, strategic, and genuinely thoughtful creative leader
Shannon FranksBrand & Marketing Manager - Banqer
“
What truly sets John apart is his strong commercial understanding. He doesn't just create epic designs; he ensures they align with business objectives, delivering real impact.
Mike GibbHead of Digital - NZSki
“
I couldn't recommend John enough! He really challenged my thinking to deliver a bloody awesome rebrand. He went over and above expectations. We've received nothing but positive feedback.
Matthew StearnsChief Yarnsman - The YarnsMen;
“
John is a talented and creative designer who I have worked with on multiple projects delivering high end motion graphic videos for international clients around the world.
Ian FishOwner - Sounds Fishy
“
John's eye for design is second to none. He excels at taking an idea from concept to completion, and produces eye catching designs that really make campaigns stand out.
Simon ClementsOwner - SDC Design
“
Absolutely nailed the brief, a clean distinctive identity that feels completely true to what the Kit Drop is about.
Nathan D'RozarioOwner - The Kit Drop

FROM THE BLOG

Thinking out loud.

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You don’t need a perfect brief. You don’t even need to know exactly what you need. That’s kind of the point.

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