Our approach
At Fahrenheit, we pride ourselves on delivering strategic solutions and design that break away from the norm. Our approach is to provide senior level creative and strategic insight without the added bureaucracy and expense of a typical agency. Being a small team allows us to be nimble; we like to work directly and closely with our clients, often iteratively and always collaboratively.
Why us
We are a creative agency dedicated to delivering solutions that work hard for our clients and get noticed. Our team is deeply passionate about functional design and this is reflected in the work we produce. We go above and beyond to ensure that our clients receive unsurpassed quality and value from their investment. We take pride in our work and strive to keep things simple and efficient.
Getting to know you
Our team understands that every organisation is unique and has specific needs and goals. We take the time to get to know your brand and business objectives, regardless of the size or lifespan of the project. We believe that true value lies in developing ongoing relationships and becoming familiar with your business needs, values, and long-term goals.
Keeping it real
At Fahrenheit, we foster open communication with our clients. We understand the importance of being frank and transparent in the creative process – when you get in touch with us, you’ll be speaking directly with the designers and developers working on your project. This enables us to form effective, collaborative relationships with our clients, resulting in better project outcomes, with nothing lost in translation.
Our clients say
Fahrenheit have constantly demonstrated a level of creative and technical expertise that has been nothing short of fantastic. They have given our company their wonderful enthusiasm, professional service and creative excellence and have delivered top results every time.SIR RICHARD TAYLOR, WETA WORKSHOP
I had a strong vision of what kind of experience I wanted people to have when they visited our site. Fahrenheit provided the front end look and feel with an incredible back-end usability.HAMISH JOHNSON, UNTOUCHED NEW ZEALAND
It's an absolute pleasure to work with and alongside the Fahrenheit crew. They're working to very high standards and have an exceptional eye for detail. Time after time they worked effortlessly to translate our specific user requirements in to fabulous results.NILS VAN DER HEIDE, MONTOUX
Jake and the Fahrenheit team are talented and professional. After one initial meeting I knew that Jake had understood exactly what I was looking for. I found Fahrenheit offered exceptional value for money, were efficient with their time and the work was of very high standard.LAURA HUMPHREYS, FREEDOM MENTOR
I have worked with Fahrenheit on two projects ( Halo, District 9 ). In both cases their involvement was invaluable. Despite both projects being under tight deadlines, they produced world-class work that has inspired the same amazed reaction from everyone.NEILL BLOMKAMP, DIRECTOR
Fahrenheit have an amazing capacity to transcribe ideas and personality into the web and had the vision to deliver exactly what works for me and the image of my company.ALINE TRAN, DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Working with Jake and his Fahrenheit team to produce a website for the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives was a truly great experience. Everything we talked about happened, in good time, worked well, and it was within budget.RAMSEY MARGOLIS, HUIA C·D·S
Fahrenheit created our brilliant logo and year after year have produced fun, dynamic designs for us. Thank you Fahrenheit for helping us stand out!GEMMA SHAPLESKI, STANDOUTS
Fahrenheit perfectly captured the look and feel that I was hoping for. I really appreciated Jake's advice and insight throughout the project, and I'm thrilled with the final product.JOHANNA PIERRE, JPEC CONSULTING
Fahrenheit are creative yet respect the need for clean lines and a corporate image. I am very happy with our new website and have had endless positive comments from those who have viewed the site.JAMIE WILSON, CHAMELEON EVENTS
Fahrenheit totally nailed it for us on all fronts, so much so that we have gone from being just a word of mouth business to attracting more and more work from people we do not know through the website.HAMISH JOHNSON, FLYING SAUCER FILMS
We had a vision for our website and Fahrenheit Creative were cleverly able to read our minds and exceeded all our expectations. We now have a fun, interactive site that everybody just loves.LISA USSHER, THE POWDER ROOM
Fahrenheit immediately understood how my work should be presented... I am now able to present, to any prospective client or interested party, a website I am most proud of.DAVID KIRKLAND, CABINETMAKER
Fahrenheit meet their timelines, develop great ideas from my (sometimes sketchy) briefs and are always very responsive.DAVE GUERIN, EDUCATION DIRECTIONS
We've come to totally trust Fahrenheit will deliver what we want in a timely and professional manner.THE LAUGHING SAMOANS
I specifically wanted a website that was easy to navigate and looked sharp and clean... Nothing was too much trouble and I ended up with the exact product that I wanted. The feedback from the site has been amazing.SCOTT BARRETT, CHEF
Our people
Jake Despotovich
Creative director
Jake is an experienced professional with a diverse background in the digital design industry. He is proficient in various design disciplines, including a period working as a concept artist in the film industry. He ultimately found his passion in web and brand design. In his free time, Jake is a proud father and avid surfer who enjoys spending quality time with his family, illustrating, and catching waves at Lyall Bay.
Ron Schepers
Web developer
Ron is a skilled website developer who is dedicated to creating technical solutions that add value to any project. With extensive experience in IT management, he understands the importance of professional website development and management. He is constantly seeking to expand his skills, both at work and in his personal life. He is a recent enthusiast of surfing and has taken up learning to play the didgeridoo in his free time.
Iva Sajdl
Business development
Iva is a seasoned strategist with expertise in business governance, marketing, and people management. An analytical thinker and a skilful communicator with a focus on the big picture, Iva thrives in a number of industries, most recently working in the construction sector in New Zealand and Australia. Her ability to lead and inspire flows beyond the professional realm into her work as a Pilates instructor, where she nurtures her passion for health and well-being.
Hayley Clark
Content author
Hayley is a gifted writer and editor with a specialty in SEO. She is also experienced in creating content for brochures, magazines, taglines, and long-form blog and articles. She has previously worked in a dedicated SEO agency and now freelances full-time. Hayley travels as often as possible and if it’s not a laptop in her hands, it’s a book.
Monty Morphy
Web developer
Monty is a talented web developer with a passion for creativity and problem-solving. He is always experimenting with the latest web technologies and enjoys creating unique and bespoke websites that are both user-friendly and visually appealing. When not coding, Monty can be found indulging in Wellington’s culinary scene or keeping a close eye on the cryptocurrency markets.