Hot Shot Cafe Waiheke Island

Hot Shot Café was designed as a simple, welcoming space where great coffee and easy connection come first. With a compact footprint and a streamlined takeaway layout, the café still offers the warmth and atmosphere of a full café experience.

A single central counter anchors the space, keeping service efficient while encouraging interaction. Thoughtful material choices and a clear layout help the café feel open, relaxed, and easy to use—qualities that have made it a favourite with locals and visitors alike.

Small decorative objects with faces peeking out from various places, including a corner shelf, wall frames, hanging planters, and hooks in an interior setting.

Letter tiles on blue wall spell out: 'It's a multiple cups of coffee type day!'

A cup of coffee on a saucer on a white tiled table next to a potted plant with large green leaves, near a window with natural light.

Interior of a modern coffee shop with an espresso machine, coffee grinders, and a barista working behind the counter. Large window showing parked cars outside.

PONSONBY, TAKAPUNA, PARNELL, WELLINGTON, HAMILTON, RICCARTON

Display of assorted gummy candies in clear plastic bins and candy jars in a store, with pink-topped containers containing various candies placed above.

KIWI YO the orginal NZ frozen yoghurt brand

My journey in retail design began in London after graduation and continued in 2013 at Ellery Muir, a renowned retail design studio in Auckland. One of my most enjoyable projects was working on KIWI Yo’s Success, a frozen yoghurt brand that expanded to 13 stores across New Zealand. I had the privilege of designing most of these locations, creating vibrant social spaces that became go-to destinations for teenagers. While only three stores remain today—notably in Mission Bay and Takapuna, Auckland—the brand has stayed true to its roots.

Designing a fast-growing retail chain was an incredible experience, and I’d love to revisit this concept in the future.

Beyond hospitality retail, my expertise spans footwear, sunglasses, perfumes, and large-format retail design, crafting innovative and engaging spaces that enhance the customer experience..