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The big agency cred without the big agency crud.

Pixlbox was borne out of a shared desire to work as a lean team- sharing skills from both ends of the digital spectrum to provide a depth of offering that is usually reserved for larger web development agencies.

While Pixlbox was formed in 2016, our founders had been working together for years in their prior roles as freelance contractors to agencies.

Before this both Carlin and Vaughan operated successful digital businesses- Carlin with Redweb in Christchurch, Vaughan with Mr Smith IT in Auckland. Coming together remotely through a mutual connection, they clicked and once both returned to Christchurch it was a no-brainer to start a new gig together.

Their experience- both before and now with Pixlbox, sees Carlin and Vaughan share a wider management role guiding projects and nurturing client relationships. All while continuing to grow and learn within their respective disciplines.

Read on below.

Carlin Archer

Developer & Director

Carlin has a depth of software development skills stretching back to the early days of web development. He takes a best practices approach to his coding and focuses on building robust and clean code that is reliable and easy to maintain.

Ensuring the technical design/specifications of a digital project are sound is as important as writing code. Carlin has the ability to create solid blueprints as a foundation for building robust software. This ensures everyone is on the same page before development commences.

Carlin's development skillset is based on the now open-source Microsoft .NET platform, using the popular C# programming language coupled with a strong knowledge of Javascript and transactional SQL server database scripting.

In his spare time, he's making the most of the abundant golf courses here in Christchurch by learning to play golf.

+64 021 0881 2004     carlin@pixlbox.co.nz     LinkedIn

Vaughan Thompson

Designer & Director

Vaughan is a self-taught designer and front-end coder. Beginning with a keen interest in how websites were built in the late 90s, he published his first site- a popular online directory of New Zealand personal webpages running from 1996 until 1998.

This early experience of designing a solution for a perceived need that was his first foray into User Experience design. As the internet matured into a more visual medium Vaughan's focus turned to the more visual aspect of user interface (webdesign), whilst still maintaining his coding abilities.

Fast forward and after extended stints as digital lead within boutique ad agencies, his skill in design leaked back into the traditional ad world with a number of brand and creative briefs coming his way.

Today it's a perfect fit for Vaughan within Pixlbox.
Lean, agile digital with healthy dose of creative freedom.

+64 021 2265308     vaughan@pixlbox.co.nz     Instagram



Pixlbox has consistently delivered outstanding results, building multiple amazing websites for our business with full bespoke content management systems, e-commerce and catalogue solutions, as well as API and 3rd party integration solutions.

The Pixlbox team's design and technical abilities are truly second to none, and their innovative solutions have greatly contributed to the success of our evolving digital presence and the positioning our brand. Pixlbox have also always demonstrated a commitment to meeting timelines and budgets, showcasing their reliability and professionalism.

Given the complexity and wide-ranging nature of our business, Pixlbox has demonstrated a deep understanding of our business structure and needs. They have consistently delivered seamless solutions designed for our needs, even when faced with challenging builds and have proven their ability to handle diverse and complex projects with ease. Their builds always focus heavily on and provide exceptional UI and UX.

Furthermore, Pixlbox continues to support our evolving digital presence at TDX to the highest levels, staying at the forefront of the latest technologies. Their dedication to staying current with industry trends ensures that our digital solutions are always cutting-edge and effective.

In summary, I highly recommend Pixlbox for any business seeking to build a website, bespoke landing pages, online store or App. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to excellence make them an invaluable partner to any project. Great guys, indeed!

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Mark Keatley, Digital & E-Commerce Manager, TDX.


Development

We program to the highest standards using the latest, stable Microsoft products. Our services are continually evolving as technology advances in security, performance and features.

Even if you can't see it on the list below, there's a very high chance whatever it is you need developed - we can do it.


  • E-Commerce, Catalogue, Brochure and Brand-based (CMS) websites
  • Penetration testing / secure sites
  • Custom web-app development
  • API creation / integration
  • Database design
  • Programming and scripting
  • Front-end coding (HTML5/CSS3/Javascript)
  • Site / web-app architecture and specification design
  • Native app development (contract)

Design for tech

Pixlbox design usually starts at this mid point between tech and creative. Often it works so well the client wishes to see it go beyond the screen into the "real world".

This is why we strive to ensure any design produced is both applicable in our development environment and extendable for any brand requirements.


  • User experience design / wireframing and user journey
  • Web and app prototyping
  • Responsive design and UI layout (Web)
  • Native app design and assets production
  • Logomark design, Typography, Iconography and vector illustration (SVG)
  • Organic & Paid SEO (contract)

Creative

With a eye for detail, a modern, minimal design sense and a sharp tone of voice, we not only build out creative for online- we can also produce collateral for print, large format or other media.

Additionally we can extend a digital idea into a wider campaign creative or brand identity.


  • Brand / Visual Identity & Guidelines
  • Tactical creative for web & print
  • Print, Large format & environmental
  • Packaging, Vehicle livery & apparel
  • Marketing copywriting
  • Image (Visual) composition
  • Photography (contract)