HEY, I'M LAYKANNE!
Your brand’s new favorite coworker
Turning your “I can’t explain it” into visuals that say exactly what you meant, and a little more.
The Backstory
Before we dive in, you can call me Laykes!
My career started in 2015 at a digital agency in South Africa. Over the next ten years, I worked across everything from hospitality and weddings to education. While the agency world was a great training ground, I realised the best results come from actually knowing the person behind the business.
The projects that matter most are the ones where I can understand the goals, hear the worries, and get a sense of who is being reached. Rae Creative was built to make that personal connection the priority. There are no middle-men or gatekeepers here. It is just a direct partnership focused on building a brand that feels like the real deal.
Based in a home office in Auckland with a flat white always in reach, I now help businesses move past generic visuals and into design with actual character.
Values I live by
Collaboration Comes First
Great design happens when we work together. I value building partnerships that feel easy, supportive, and transparent.
Creativity with Purpose
Every design choice is intentional, crafted to tell your story and connect with your audience authentically.
Client Success is My Mission
I’m not just here to create; I’m here to help your business achieve lasting success. If you're winning, we're winning.
Adding that Personal Touch
From our first chat to the final design, I’m all about creating designs that feel authentic and true to your brand’s vision.
When I'm offline and off the clock, I am:
Mountain Bound: Ticking off NZ hiking trails with my husband, mostly for the views (and the post-hike snacks).
Caffeine Dependent: At this point, it’s basically a personality trait.
Horizontal: Curled up on the couch for a Netflix marathon or a solid book. Minimal movement required.
Design Nerd: Deep in an Adobe tutorial hole. I’m a sucker for a new shortcut that makes the "magic" happen faster.
Think we could be a good fit? I'd love to hear from you.
Hands down, Laykanne has to be one of the best (if not THE best) designers I've ever worked with. Not only is she a pleasure to work with, she just gets it. She's elevated the creative at HR Partner, while staying true to our brand. She's full of great ideas and consistently exceeds expectations. Laykanne is a trusted and key member of our team.
HR Partner
"We've had the pleasure of working with Laykes across a wide range of client projects, and she continues to impress. Her design work is consistently high-quality, on-brand, and delivered on time, even under tight deadlines. Laykes brings strong creative insight to every brief, along with an exceptional work ethic and clear, thoughtful communication throughout each project. Genuinely a great person to work with."
Colab Connects
From the moment I started working on my branding process with Laykes, she made everything feel exciting and intentional. I had a vision for Social-Eyes Media - something bold, colourful, elegant, and professional and she brought it to life with so much care and creativity. She really helped me clarify my ideas and transformed them into a brand identity that feels truly ‘me’. From the logo and colour palette to the brand pattern, every element was thoughtfully designed. You are my go-to girl!
Social Eyez Media
"Working with Laykanne from Rae Creative was an absolute dream. She went above and beyond to understand the brief and truly brought the Miss Marketing vision to life. Not only did she listen carefully to what we wanted, but she also brought her own creative ideas to the table - ideas that elevated the website far beyond what we imagined. Communication was seamless, the process was easy, and in the end, we got a website that truly reflects who we are. We couldn’t be happier!"
Miss Marketing
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hello@raecreative.co.nzPartnering with businesses across New Zealand and Australia on branding and website designs. Freelance Designer Auckland.
