For over 20 years, we’ve been at the forefront of web design in New Zealand, helping businesses break away from ordinary websites and stand out from the crowd. Our expert team specialises in crafting custom websites that not only look great but also deliver real business results. Having partnered with some of New Zealand’s leading brands, we know exactly what it takes to thrive in today’s competitive online landscape.

We know how important a well-designed website is to your business success.
That’s why we take your vision just as seriously as you do. From concept to reality and beyond, we’re with you every step of the way.
Whether you’re a startup or an established business, our experience ensures your website becomes a powerful tool for growth. With a strong focus on design, user experience (UX), responsive layouts, and SEO best practices, we create websites that not only engage visitors but also rank well in search results.
Let us help you build a website that reflects your brand’s unique identity and drives real results online.
Our trusty web design process
For smaller businesses or new launches, we create streamlined brochure sites that cover the essentials and make an impact, typically delivered within 6 weeks.


Explore opportunities for big wins and maximum value.
- Brief kick-off session
- UX/business analysis
- Content/brand strategy
- SEO & analytics review


Functionality and aesthetic come together.
- User interface design rollout
- Visual identity creation


Build, test, go live!
- Development of approved designs
- Quality assurance testing
- User acceptance testing
- Go live!


Here to help support your investment
- Phone & email support
- Server & website maintenance
- Continuous improvement


Explore opportunities for big wins and maximum value.
- Brief kick-off session
- UX/business analysis
- Content/brand strategy
- SEO & analytics review


Functionality and aesthetic come together.
- User interface design rollout
- Visual identity creation


Build, test, go live!
- Development of approved designs
- Quality assurance testing
- User acceptance testing
- Go live!


Here to help support your investment
- Phone & email support
- Server & website maintenance
- Continuous improvement
For brands ready to grow, we design and build polished, feature-rich websites that build momentum, typically completed in 8–12 weeks.


Explore opportunities for big wins and maximum value.
- Brief kick-off session
- Co-design workshop
- Detailed audit review
- UX/business analysis
- Content/brand strategy


Functionality and aesthetic come together.
- Wireframe prototype
- UI design rollout
- Visual identity creation


Build, test, go live!
- Development of approved designs
- Quality assurance testing
- User acceptance testing
- Content entry
- Go live!


Here to help protect your investment
- Phone and email support
- Server and website maintenance
- Continuous improvement


Explore opportunities for big wins and maximum value.
- Brief kick-off session
- Co-design workshop
- Detailed audit review
- UX/business analysis
- Content/brand strategy


Functionality and aesthetic come together.
- Wireframe prototype
- UI design rollout
- Visual identity creation


Build, test, go live!
- Development of approved designs
- Quality assurance testing
- User acceptance testing
- Content entry
- Go live!


Here to help protect your investment
- Phone and email support
- Server and website maintenance
- Continuous improvement
We create high-impact, custom designed websites with advanced functionality and seamless integrations, crafted to match ambitious brands and typically completed within 12–16 weeks.


Explore opportunities for big wins and maximum value.
- Brief kick-off session
- Co-design workshop
- Detailed audit review
- UX/business analysis
- Market/customer research
- Content/brand strategy
- IA & user testing


Functionality and aesthetic come together.
- Wireframe prototype
- UI Design rollout
- Design validation user testing
- Solution design
- Architecture design
- Visual identity creation
- Brand guidelines


Build, test, go live!
- Development of approved designs
- Quality assurance testing
- User acceptance testing
- Content entry
- Go live!


Here to help protect your investment.
- Phone and email support
- Server and website maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Ongoing thought leadership and strategy
- SEO and analytics reporting


Explore opportunities for big wins and maximum value.
- Brief kick-off session
- Co-design workshop
- Detailed audit review
- UX/business analysis
- Market/customer research
- Content/brand strategy
- IA & user testing


Functionality and aesthetic come together.
- Wireframe prototype
- UI Design rollout
- Design validation user testing
- Solution design
- Architecture design
- Visual identity creation
- Brand guidelines


Build, test, go live!
- Development of approved designs
- Quality assurance testing
- User acceptance testing
- Content entry
- Go live!


Here to help protect your investment.
- Phone and email support
- Server and website maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Ongoing thought leadership and strategy
- SEO and analytics reporting
Take a look at some of our projects of this scale

Hamilton Zoo
User Experience, Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Hamilton Gardens
Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Te Whare Taonga
Website Design, Silver Stripe, Website Development

J.A. Bell
Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Lodge Real Estate
User Experience, Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Cambridge Real Estate
Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

NHR Group
Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Cartown
Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

SAM Machinery
Website Design, Website Development, Silverstripe, Shopify, eCommerce

H3 Group
Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Safe Staffing Healthy Workplaces
User Experience, Branding, Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Workwell
User Experience, Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Credit and Data Bureau
Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Fishing & Adventure
Website Design, Website Development, Shopify, eCommerce

SurfEars
Website Design, Website Development, Shopify, eCommerce

Ainger Tomlin
Branding, Website Design, Copywriting, Hubspot Development
Web Design That Works — Why Brands Choose Black Sheep
Custom Web Design That Reflects Your Brand
We don't just create templated, cookie-cutter layouts. Every website we design is tailored specifically to your goals, your audience, and your brand personality.
Responsive & Mobile-Friendly Designs
Your users are everywhere — on phones, tablets, and desktops. We ensure your website looks stunning and performs seamlessly across all devices.
SEO-Optimized Web Design
Beautiful websites are only effective if they’re seen. We build with SEO in mind, helping your business rank higher in search engines and reach more potential customers.
User-Centred Design & UX Strategy
We focus on clean layouts, intuitive navigation, and smart content hierarchy — because great web design is not just about aesthetics, but also about usability and conversion.
Built for Performance & Scalability
Collaborative Design Process
We listen first, then design. You’re involved every step of the way — because the best web design projects are built on collaboration and clear communication.
We've designed websites for iconic local brands










Check out our latest web design work

Hamilton Zoo
User Experience, Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

J.A. Bell
Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Te Whare Taonga
Website Design, Silver Stripe, Website Development

Lodge Real Estate
User Experience, Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Hamilton Gardens
Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS

Cambridge Real Estate
Website Design, Website Development, SilverStripe CMS
We match your website to the right tech.
At Black Sheep, we design websites with your customers in mind, creating seamless, engaging experiences that turn visitors into leads and loyal customers.
Our approach is backed by technology that supports your business objectives, not the other way around.
By harnessing the power of platforms like HubSpot, SilverStripe, and Shopify, we build websites that work for you, whether you’re looking to drive conversions, enhance customer engagement, or streamline your operations.
We ensure the technology we use complements your brand and delivers measurable results, helping you succeed in a competitive online marketplace.
Our platforms of choice
“We really appreciate being able to draw on their collective skills and expertise to ensure our online presence is on point.”
Kylee Boswell - Marketing Manager - H3 Group
Our Latest Design Thinking

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