Sanne Effmann

Sanne is our Gisborne-based designer, with a wealth of experience in brand development, print and packaging production for top brands in Germany, Denmark and New Zealand.

Originally from Germany (Wuppertal & Hamburg), Sanne is a perfectionist who is passionate about creativity, sustainable design and spaghetti ice cream. She’s worked for a host of global brands, including a top-secret project for VW, and counts her team’s Print & Design award from Type Directors Club (TDC) in New York as a career highlight.

Now that she’s swapped overcrowded beaches and rush hours for the empty East Coast, Sanne enjoys spending her spare time with her family – surfing, exploring New Zealand, and going to exhibitions.

FAVOURITE SWEET: Creme Brûlée and spaghetti ice cream

FAVOURITE COLOUR: Black

FAVOURITE WEBSITE: thedieline.com

FAVOURITE QUOTE: “When nothing goes right, go left.”

FAVOURITE BOOK: The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho

FAVOURITE MOVIE: Le grand bleu (The big blue 1988) & Into The Wild

FAVOURITE MUSICIAN: Bowie