A BA Honours in Computer Graphic Design (thesis study in pre-press and print production), Steph has built-up an impressive portfolio - work she has done for a wide range of clients, advertising agencies, corporate marketing divisions, as a freelance consultant; before becoming the founding member of Fusion Design Group.

Her high level of creativity, talent for keeping ahead of trends, strong creative direction for advertising campaigns and success in leading corporate branding, promotional and corporation projects has established her as one of Manawatu’s most gifted, award winning, graphic designers.

A newspaper journalist since 1964, Bob has been the communications advisor at Vision Manawatu for the past two-and-a-half years while working as a journalist and public relations consultant for Fusion Design Group.

After a brief period as a reporter/sub-editor on the Natal Mercury, Durban, South Africa, he joined the Manawatu Evening Standard, in 1970. Over the next 29 years he filled such positions as Chief Reporter, Associate Editor, Editorial Manager and The Tribune Editor, establishing a broad range of contacts throughout the Manawatu.

Brent has always maintained an unrelenting commitment to developing his career in illustration within the Manawatu region. As a skilled illustrator of children's’ books he has developed a visual style that is both humorous, poignant and sensitive to his client’s requirements.

To Fusion Design Group Brent brings a wealth of experience including work for advertising and marketing agencies, publishing companies and the Manawatu Evening Standard.

Alongside his career as an illustrator, Brent also works as a life drawing teacher at Massey University.