About

A personal approach that puts people first

Expertise

DallowBoss is an agile consultancy that builds collaborative, long-term partnerships with clients.

With expertise in wayfinding strategy, branding, product, environment and graphic design, we deliver a cohesive and comprehensive design experience.

For over twenty years, we’ve challenged ourselves to craft wayfinding solutions that meet the changing needs of the spaces and places where we live, work and play.

People First

Our user-centred approach puts people first.

We design with the human experience at the forefront, balancing information needs and spatial dynamics to create intuitive, effective solutions.

Every project is unique, so we adapt our proven methods to align with specific goals and site characteristics, maximising value for clients and stakeholders.

Work

Our work is varied and spans New Zealand.

Whether it’s an arena in Hamilton, or a pedestrian wayfinding system in Queenstown, a town hall in Christchurch, or a hospice in Warkworth, we take pride in creating designs that enhance daily life for many thousands of people.

  • 12 Town Centres
  • 10 City / Regional Councils
  • 4 Stadiums / Arenas
  • 2 Town Halls
  • 5 Hospitals / Care Facilities
  • 2 Botanic Gardens
  • 3 Retirement Villages
  • 3 Schools
  • 1 Museum / Gallery
  • 2 Apartment Developments
  • 2 Convention Centres
  • 1 Cinema
  • 1 Prison
  • 22 Events
  • 28 Parks & Reserves
  • + a mix of other places & spaces

Clients & collaborators

We love to innovate and add value to everything we do. And we like clients who want to do the same.

Our open-minded approach and willingness to take on the unconventional help us create meaningful differences for our clients.

Team

With decades of design experience between them, Barnaby and Pam are at the heart of DallowBoss. They work directly with clients and collaborators, providing insight to shape projects and expertise to develop tailored design solutions.
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Barnaby has spent over twenty years working on human environment, public realm, and wayfinding projects.

His expertise has bridged a wide range of design activities from wayfinding strategy and design to aircraft interiors, street furniture and exhibition design.

Barnaby’s passion lies in rigorously examining user needs and delivering relevant solutions that meet them. With his strategic vision and creative thinking, he drives projects from concept to completion.

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Pam has over 25 years of consultancy experience, crafting identity, wayfinding, and environmental graphic design solutions for some of the world’s largest brands and most innovative entrepreneurs.

She has a keen eye for detail and a talent for capturing the essence of a brand through design.

Pam has helped shape numerous global brands, including Coca-Cola, Kodak, Sony, Vodafone Global, and Māori Television, and now creatively directs our wayfinding and environmental brand delivery.

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