What kind of websites do you design?

I create custom websites for service-providers, place-based businesses, coaches, creatives, wellness professionals, and purpose-driven brands who are ready to show up online with clarity and confidence. Every site is tailored, strategic, and thoughtfully designed to grow with you.

What platforms do you use?

I design on Squarespace, Rocketspark, and Wix. All three are intuitive, mobile-friendly, and easy for you to manage post-launch. If you're not sure which is best for you, I'll guide you through the pros and cons based on your needs, goals, content, and workflow.

I'm not tech-savvy. Will I still be able to manage my website?

Absolutely. I set everything up so it's simple to use after launch, no matter your comfort level with tech. You'll get a tutorial and 14–30 days of post-launch support, depending on the pathway you choose, so you feel confident making edits and updates.

Do you offer branding and copywriting too?

Yes. You can add branding, image curation, and strategic copywriting to any pathway if it's not already included, and you want everything taken care of in one place.

Do you handle hosting, domain setup, or email integration?

Yes, I can set up your hosting, connect your domain, and integrate email marketing tools (like Flodesk, Mailchimp, or ConvertKit) so everything is ready to go when we launch.

What if I don't have all my content ready yet?

That's completely fine. I'll guide you through a content-prep process with checklists, examples, and feedback along the way. Only Flight Essentials works from the basis that you have your content ready to go. Please note that it is much more difficult to build a site efficiently without all the content ready, so this will extend overall build time and possibly the cost.

Do you offer e-commerce or booking system setup?

Yes. I can integrate an online shop, booking systems, or other functionality on Squarespace, Rocketspark, or Wix. Depending on the most appropriate pathway for your build, these integrations might incur an extra cost, which we'll discuss during a free discovery call.

Will my site be SEO-friendly?

Yes, every site is built with SEO best practices in mind, including mobile optimisation, keyword structure, and metadata setup. I'll also give you tips for maintaining and improving SEO after launch.

Do you work with clients outside New Zealand?

Absolutely. I work with clients all over the world. With Zoom, shared docs, an online portal and clear timelines, the process feels personal and seamless no matter your time zone.

Will I get support after my site launches?

Yes, every project includes a minimum 14 days of post-launch support. For longer-term help, I offer support retainers or one-off power sessions.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes. All packages come with flexible payment plans to make the process manageable. We'll discuss options during your discovery and proposal phase.

How do I get started?

It begins with a free discovery call. We'll talk about what's working, what's not, what you need and what you'd love to see through the design process. Then I'll send you a custom proposal and timeline.

Is Hatch right for me?

Hatch is perfect if you're starting out and want a beautiful, strategic online presence without the overwhelm of a full build. It's designed for early-stage businesses, side projects, and passion-led ideas that need a clear, professional website without the complexity of a multi-page site.

How long does a Hatch one-page website take?

Usually 1–2 weeks, depending on how quickly content and feedback are shared.

Can I upgrade from a one-page website to a larger site later?

Yes. Many clients start with Hatch and move into Flight when they're ready to grow. I design with scalability in mind so the transition is smooth, and I will provide a discount if you come back for a fuller build later.

Who is the Flight multi-page website best for?

If you're ready for a multi-page website with a clear flow, elevated design, and thoughtful strategy, Flight is for you. It's ideal for established businesses or those wanting to make a strong first impression with a custom multi-page website on Squarespace or Rocketspark.

How long does a multi-page website take?

Typically 4–6 weeks, depending on content readiness, feedback, and complexity of requirements.

What is the Featherlight Refresh?

It's a strategic refresh for existing Squarespace or Rocketspark sites. I'll audit your current site, update layouts, refine visuals, tidy up copy, and bring everything into alignment — without starting from scratch.

Is the Featherlight Refresh right for me?

Featherlight Refresh is a good fit if your site exists but feels dated, misaligned, or out of step with where your business is now. If your content and structure mostly work — but the design, copy, or visual language needs a refresh rather than a rebuild — this is likely the right next step.

How much does a website design cost in New Zealand?

Web design costs in New Zealand can vary, but for a simple 3-5 page website budget between $2,500 - $4,000. Volar Creative Studio offers website design from NZD$997 for a one-page Hatch website, from NZD$1,497 for a Featherlight website refresh, and from NZD$2,497 for a multi-page Flight website. All packages include flexible payment plans.

What's your refund or cancellation policy?

I don't offer refunds once a project has begun, but I make sure we're a great fit before we start so you feel confident moving forward. If timelines need to shift, we'll reschedule within my next available window. Cancellations before a project starts require a week's notice so that the slot can be offered to another client.

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Your work is exceptional.
Your website should help it soar.

Bespoke custom website design & branding for wellness professionals, hospitality and experience-based businesses across Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond

EXPLORE WEBSITE SERVICES ⟶

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“Hannah helped me develop and tighten my business concept, building that into the web design ideas and the story I was trying to tell.”

-Iain Girvan, Autsupport NZ

Responsive children's book website mockup on a laptop, tablet, and smartphone featuring the inclusive “Pink is Just a Colour” series designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Luxe Gardens responsive website displayed on a laptop, smartphone, and tablet, featuring garden design services designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Responsive Cosmetic Smile Studio dental website displayed on a laptop, smartphone, and tablet designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Responsive Wix website design displayed on a MacBook, tablet, and smartphone, featuring Peruvian children and an alpaca with a fundraising message for a trip to Peru designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Responsive AutSupport NZ website displayed on a laptop, tablet, and smartphone, promoting personalised support for caregivers of neurodivergent loved ones designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Responsive plant-based nutrition coaching website displayed on a MacBook, tablet, and smartphone designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Responsive Wealth Atelier financial advisory website displayed on a laptop, smartphone, and tablet designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Responsive pottery website mockup for The Unbound Canvas on a laptop, tablet, and smartphone, showcasing handcrafted ceramics and a dog sculpture designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Responsive website design for Pass Wide & Slow New Zealand displayed on a laptop, tablet, and smartphone, featuring horse riders and a police car designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Responsive Lotus Circle mental health website template displayed on a laptop, smartphone, and tablet, featuring lotus imagery, support programs, and donation information designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Tierra Travel website displayed on a laptop, smartphone, and tablet, featuring a Mediterranean coastal destination and luxury travel planning services designed by Volar Creative Studio.

Responsive Casa Selva luxury jungle retreat website displayed on a MacBook, tablet, and smartphone mockups designed by Volar Creative Studio.

You’ve put your heart into your work, but your website doesn’t quite match that story.

Maybe you built your website late at night when you barely had the time. Maybe it used to look fine, but now it feels out of place. Or maybe you’ve never had a proper website, and every time someone asks for your link, you feel that little tiny wince.

You're not short on effort. You're short on the right support.

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Wherever you are in your business, there's a good place to start.

If you’re launching a new website, updating your Squarespace or Rocketspark site, or want to grow your online presence with a custom design, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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HOW IT WORKS

THREE STAGES

Three clear, easy-to-follow stages

There’s no mystery or jargon. You’ll always know where we are in the process.

Connect & clarify

We’ll start with a free discovery call. The only goal is to understand your work, your audience, and what your website needs to do. After that, I’ll send you a proposal that fits your needs. Once we agree, we’ll plan the project together.

Create & craft

You’ll share your content, and I’ll build your website around it. This is when your brand starts to come alive on screen. I’ll design your custom website, bringing together your branding, page structure, copy, and visuals with care. You’ll get regular previews for feedback, so it truly feels like you.

Launch & thrive

You’ll launch with a mobile-ready, well-structured site and the confidence to manage it yourself. I’ll guide you through everything before handover, and I’m here if you need help later.

The soul behind the scene

Kia ora, I’m Hannah. I’m a website designer, strategist, and creative based in Wellington, NZ. I love helping wellness practitioners, travel and hospitality owners, and experience-led businesses build websites that show the depth of their work and offerings.

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COLLABORATIVE

TRANSPARENT TIMELINES

CLIENT CONFIDENCE POST-LAUNCH

DESIGN REASONING EXPLAINED

Recent work

Bespoke websites crafted with intention and soul.

Take a peek at some past projects I’ve designed, including branding, websites, and collaborations. These range from community organisations and wellbeing brands to experience-based and lifestyle businesses.

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AutSupport.nz

TRANSFORMATION COACH & MENTOR

Logo design and branding, initial WordPress website build with a later site refresh and rebuild on Rocketspark.

HEAL Aotearoa

HORSE THERAPY & LEARNING

Graphic design and multi-page custom-designed website built on Squarespace.

The Unbound Canvas

POTTERY E-COMMERCE SITE

Basic branding and an inquiry-based e-commerce site designed on Squarespace for a neurodiverse creative.

Pink is Just a Colour

CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR

Custom e-Commerce site built on Wix for a new children’s book series.

Love notes from clients

"We had a vision for our guest welcome book at Mountainview Villa, and Hannah delivered beyond what we had imagined. The design is polished, well-structured, and true to the feel of the lodge. Everything is where it should be. The cover photograph, the layout, the typography - it all works together. Working with Hannah remotely from Blenheim was seamless from start to finish. If you're a small hospitality business wanting a guest welcome book that actually reflects your brand, Hannah is the person to call. She listens, she gets it right, and she makes the whole process easy."

Matilde Tayawa, Mountainview Villa - Blenheim

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"Working with Hannah for my new business adventure was great she helped me design brand guidelines and a bold, dynamic logo that looks amazing and will look great for my business, Hannah is very approachable, quick to respond and a true artist at creating business content. Thanks again Hannah, a very happy customer!"

Gareth Evans - A Pinch of Salt, food truck business

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"Hannah helped me develop and tighten my business concept. I had a broad idea of what I wanted to do but Hannah helped me to really focus in on what I was offering and what value it will bring to my clients. She also truly listened to what was important to me and helped to build that into the web design ideas and the story I was trying to tell. I love my logo as it really reflects what I want to communicate as the essence of my coaching services. Hannah takes the time to understand you, and works to gently draw out the heart of what you are trying to achieve. I am really pleased with my refreshed website!"

Iain Girvan, AutSupport NZ (Featherlight Refresh Client)

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"Hannah helped me set up a beautiful website offering a range of services to reach a diverse audience. I loved her logic and intuitive understanding of what was needed to achieve this. Her structured approach to moving through the processes suited my work ethic and achieving the going-live deadline. Her friendly, approachable nature and going above and beyond made everything possible. By offering ideas and adding special elements – all the things she knew would make this website great - we’ve achieved something that is far, far better than I expected or imagined!”

Yvette Michalska, Luxe Gardens NZ (Flight Client)

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"Exceptional skills. Working with Hannah to create our horse road safety website PASS WIDE & SLOW NZ was one of the best marketing and brand decisions I made. Volar created a design to fit our needs and was so great to work with. I highly recommend Volar Creative Studio."

Eve Leniston-Howell, Marketing Strategist (Flight Client)

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"I hired Hannah to help me build a mockup website for a small tourism business. Hannah exceeded my expectations, her attention to detail and creativity was incredible. I would recommend Hannah for a web design project."

Holly Rhodes, Travel Marketer

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