Great Design is Great Communication

Clear, credible and accessible design for government websites.

Design That Builds Trust

For public sector organisations, design is about more than aesthetics. It is about clarity, accessibility and credibility. Citizens need to be able to trust what they see, find what they need quickly, and know that services are available to everyone.

At Border Street, we specialise in visual design for high-trust environments, where accessibility and compliance matter as much as creativity.

Accessible by Default

Design failures are one of the most common causes of accessibility issues. That is why every design decision we make aligns with:

WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards

NZ Government Web Accessibility and Usability Standards

Best practice readability and inclusive design principles

From colour contrast to typography, from layout to navigation, we ensure your design is not just attractive but usable and inclusive for every New Zealander.

Aligned with Government Standards

Visual design for the public sector is unique. It must balance:

Brand alignment with agency or council identity
Compliance with NZ Government Standards
Consistency across digital services
Clarity of communication in service delivery

Our work is tailored to these needs, ensuring that your website looks modern, functions clearly, and stands up to the scrutiny of auditors, stakeholders, and citizens.

Integrated With Development and Accessibility

We do not treat design as a separate phase or an afterthought. At Border Street:

Visual design is integrated into development workflows.
Accessibility checks happen alongside design iterations.
Security and compliance considerations shape the design process.

This ensures the final product is not only engaging, but also secure, compliant and resilient.

Why Choose Border Street for Visual Design?

Accessible by design

Every layout and visual element built for inclusivity

Compliance-first

Aligned with WCAG 2.2 AA and NZ Government Standards

Tailored solutions

Balancing creativity with clarity and brand alignment

Public sector expertise

Trusted by New Zealand government agencies since 2019

Integrated approach

Design, development, security and accessibility delivered as one

Ready to build trust through great design?

Let's design a website that's clear, credible, and accessible.