About

If you can’t say it with confidence, how can anyone believe in you?

Transforming all your ideas, beliefs and goals into something that people instantly get is harder than it seems. I know that firsthand. It’s not about perfection, but about communicating consistently and clearly in a way that feels like you.

That’s where I come in. I’m Nine, a brand designer with a bit of an obsession for turning chaos into structure. For the past years I’ve helped businesses build brands that are consistent, emotional and actually usable.

By the time we’re finished, you’ll have a brand identity built to last, that gives your business a soul and connects with the right people. And I don’t just mean design: you’ll get a clear strategy, strong visuals and words that makes people feel something. Because that’s where trust starts.

Portrait of Nine Blaess, Brand Designer

I took the long way here. After studying interior design and architecture, I worked in industrial design and research, before eventually finding my way into branding.

Branding is where everything clicked for me. It’s the perfect combination of strategy, psychology, culture and design. This makes it a great fit for someone who spots patterns everywhere, is endlessly curious and wants to create something meaningful.

Originally from Germany, I’ve called Wellington, New Zealand, home for over a decade. I like to keep things simple, ride my bike everywhere and care deeply about sustainability, both at work and in life.

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