biote : progressive design and web development

We believe in using good design for good intentions.
By applying this philosophy broadly, we've gained a wealth of experience using design and web to promote progressive ideas and causes. Social justice, the environment, sustainability, international development, public health, the arts, ethical business – just some of the areas our clients operate in. More about what we do

Also, as you may have guessed, we're not a big corporate. We deal with you directly and talk straight. We pride ourselves on being personable, responsive and above all cost-effective.

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Working as a designer, Justin has specialised experience working on social communications projects alongside more traditional design and promotion. Versed in a wide range of media, from print, identity and promotions, to web, multimedia and digital video, he has interests in social, environmental and cultural issues.

In New Zealand he has worked for a wide range of clients, from local government, government-funded agencies to NGOs, health promotion agencies, and arts and culture organisations. In Australia he worked for an international educational publisher, and more recently he worked for one of the UK's largest publicly-funded charities as design and production manager.

He holds a post-graduate degree in design, an undergraduate in sociology and anthropology, and post-graduate in human geography. He is a lecturer in design at AUT University and Whitecliffe College of Art and Design. His research interests include social design, sustainability communication and politics of branding. In 2009 he was awarded a government-funded research scholarship to investigate ecolabelling in New Zealand.

A trained electronics engineer and photographer, Stuart has been developing websites since 1995. He has worked on a wide range of web-based projects, both as sole developer and as part of a development team.

Well versed in both commercial and open source web development technologies, Stuart’s experience allows him to determine the best fit for the project. Along with ASP and PHP, various database engines, and leading web servers, he has experience with open source software such as Joomla CMS, virtueMart and osCommerce e-commerce systems, WordPress and Blogger blogging, and SMF Forum. He has developed a custom-built Content Management System (BioteCMS) allowing Biote to offer clients affordable and effective client-based website maintainence.

He has been active with a number of community groups involved with social justice issues and arts promotion. As an active member of PhotoForum over the last 12 years, he conceived and developed their website – a comprehensive portal site for the NZ photographic community.