Graduate Profiles

Jacob Scott-Simmonds and Miranda Dawson

Graphic Design Pathway

Tripod Creative Ltd, a fashion and graphic design pod, which produces the fashion label Nyne, is going from strength to strength.

The Hamilton-based company was established two years ago by Jacob Scott-Simmonds, Miranda Dawson and Tina Patrick. Miranda and Jacob both completed a BMA from Wintec, majoring in Graphic Design.

When she graduated, Miranda worked in the design industry for a year before moving to Wellington where she worked for Wellington-based fashion designer Andrea Moore. In April, 2004 Jacob and Miranda headed back to Hamilton to join Tina in establishing the business.

The company has a small graphic design client base, but their main focus is their clothing label. Nyne focuses on upmarket casual wear for men and women. Each collection has a theme. The clothes are now stocked in 26 stores throughout New Zealand.

"We are happy with our progress, but do not want to become complacent. We've established a solid wholesale business and now want to grow the label with our retailers," says Miranda.