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Making Ideas Immersive

Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, specialising in designing narrative-driven immersive experiences.

Design Services

  • Everything from the design, visualisation, and planning of:

    • Exhibitions, Festivals & Events

    • Immersive Installations & Interactive Environments

    • Stage, Performance & Temporary Structures

    • 3D Modelling, Rendering & Flythroughs

    • Experience Storytelling & Narrative Design

    • Concept Development & Ideation

    • Engagement Strategy & Audience Flow Expertise

    • Game and Prop Design

  • Virtual & Digital Experiences

    • Projection Mapping & Large-Scale Activations

    • Virtual Reality & Interactive Digital Experiences

    Illustration, Motion & Visual Design

    • Illustration, Painting & Concept Art

    • Motion Graphics & Animation

    • Graphic Design & Branding

Partially deflated colorful plastic bag floating on water surface.
Pink flyer with text promoting an event with Trustpower & Performance Arcade presented by Amber Strain & Kaleb Maunder. It features large text reading 'INTO THE LIGHT' and includes event details such as dates, times, and locations, with a red button
Close-up of an airplane tail fin with a black background and a white spiral design, and part of the wing with matching branding, against a cloudy sky.
Night scene at a carnival or fair with a small stage where a performer in a flowing, illuminated costume is performing. The stage is surrounded by an audience sitting and standing, with string lights overhead creating a festive atmosphere. The backgr
A large decorated Christmas tree illuminated at dusk in the middle of a busy city street filled with people taking photos and videos. Tall modern buildings surround the scene, with a McDonald's on the left and various corporate signs visible.
Nighttime view of a large water fountain with colorful lights, projecting the words 'Music' and 'Power' onto a water spray, with city lights and hills in the background.
A collection of colorful illustrated cards with words like 'METHOD,' 'SCENARIO,' and 'CHALLENGE,' alongside images of animals, landscapes, and abstract designs.
A person stands inside an open, brightly lit shipping container with white walls, surrounded by closed containers at dusk or night, with a large structure overhead.
Nighttime water with a ship displaying a projection of a smiling man's face and light beams radiating from his face, with city lights in the background.
Two posters are displayed on a metallic textured wall. The first poster features abstract art with deep purple, black, and hints of white, with text about an immersive sensory experience based on Amber Strain's memory. The second poster has a surreal
Close-up of curved digital screens displaying colourful images of glitching images of plants, and water like textures.
Black KFC delivery van with bold red and white text promoting a loyalty test and free chicken review.
A distorted digital image of an old iMac computer oozing slime, surrounded by blue and purple glitch effects.
A computer monitor and a digital screen displaying abstract, colorful visuals with purple and blue hues.
Abstract digital art with shades of blue, black, and white, featuring layered water-like textures and a faint reflection of a person's face.
An airplane parked at an airport gate with a person in a safety vest walking towards it, and the sky is partly cloudy.
A man with dark hair tied in a bun, a beard, and earrings, smiling and using a pink booth button, looking out. The wall is pink, and the background has bokeh lights.
Night view of a modern art installation with purple-lit geometric structures, reflecting on wet pavement, with trees and people nearby.
Close-up of a colorful board game setup with a pyramid-shaped structure in the center, surrounded by numbered tiles, game pieces, and cards.
Person wearing a yellow reflective vest with the text 'Air New Zealand' standing on an airport tarmac, with a large airplane in the background.
A set of colorful game cards fanned out on a plain white surface, each card featuring vibrant, stylized illustrations and bold text.
Night scene of a city waterfront with illuminated buildings, a large boat on the water, and a smiling face proejcted onto a water spray.
A surreal modern architectural building with orange and yellow exterior sections, balconies, and black railings against a gradient sunset sky.

New Work Spotlight

“Amber was instrumental in visualising our Michelin guide launch concept. From the entrance and atrium through to the bespoke Michelin history wall and photo wall installations Amber created and styled everything to look consistent, on-brand and the results were just fantastic resulting in a very happy client. Amber's work allowed our client to really get a feel for the size and scale of the environment and how it would feel on launch day which helped the entire team to realise how each physical component fit together within the various zones. We simply couldn't have done it without her. It's always a pleasure to work with her and her work is always on point.”

-Johnny Haru, Design Director at Uno Loco.

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Red stage decorated with plants in front, and a large red backdrop with the text 'Michelin Guide Restaurant Ceremony New Zealand 2026.' There are three people on stage, and bright lights illuminating the scene.
A group of chefs and officials on stage holding Michelin guide award plaques during a ceremony with a large red background displaying 'Michelin Guide' and 'Restaurant Ceremony New Zealand 2026'.

About Me

Kia ora! I’m a freelance multidisciplinary Creative based in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, designing immersive, narrative-driven experiences that connect people with story, place, and play. I work across spatial design, interactive installation, illustration, projection, and digital experience design, bringing a hands-on, engaging approach to every project. Whether it’s a festival, an educational tool, or an interactive environment, I love creating experiences that are memorable and impactful.

BDes w First Class Hons - Massey University

Master of Fine Arts - Massey University

Best Design Award Bronze - Student Public Good

Best Award Finalist - Student Spatial Design

Massey Scholar Award