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We create brands that outshine the competition, lead from their values and inspire a better customer experience

Our work is characterized by a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of brand-consumer interaction, emphasizing the importance of culture, story and design in creating differentiation.
Insight & Strategy
Design & Story
Culture & Values

About

Founded in 2018, Tricky was built on the belief that great brands grow from the inside out. When a brand's message reflects its true values and culture, authenticity and customer trust naturally follow.  We design with intention, capturing each brand’s personality and showcasing what makes it unique through purposeful storytelling and design.
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Tricky Brands

Our Tools

While each project is unique, we mine from this tricky toolbox:
Insight and strategy
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Design and story
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Culture and values
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Featured Work

Here are some thriving brands we’ve played a big part in creating.
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1839 Honey
FMCG
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New Zealand Mint
B2B / B2C / Finance
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MATTR
Technology
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What People Say

When I first met the Tricky team I could barely spell brand. They took the time to understand who we were as well as what we do. The result was not just MATTR (our name and design identity) but the articulation of values that fit who we are. Our brand framework isn’t an add on to our business; it is what it feels like to be part of a mission that is bigger than all of us! Tricky brand problems… there is only one place to go!
Claire Barber
CEO, Mattr
Tricky have perfected their craft of helping businesses level up for long-term success, which is no small feat. They have unleashed our cultural DNA, crystallised our moat, clarified our strategic direction, and strengthened our business aspiration. Then magically translated it all into a cohesive brand identity and narrative filled with authenticity and foresight. Phew! In the end, we are left with a brand that encompasses who we are at the core, stands out from competitors, and gives us the confidence to take on the world.”
Vedran Babic
CEO, Agoro Collectibles
Until we added Tricky to our mix, we had a great business but not a great brand. We were selling high-quality honey and we had distinctive packaging but we had no idea what really set us apart.  The team helped inject a unique personality across every aspect of the brand and made sense of our ‘mascot’ Mary. Best of all they kept our team right in the thick of it all; our business with their nous equals a great brand. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough
Hannah Bantry
Founder and owner, 1839 Honey