How Off Your Plate can help
"Everything we do is designed to take work off your plate. Whether you need a one-off project or ongoing support, we're here to help."
Off Your Plate NZ is a Christchurch-based information design studio.
We specialise in helping busy business owners, consultants, and SMEs organise, refine, and present their business information design so it's decision-ready, visually engaging, and backed by real human insight and support, that Ai alone can't deliver.
Every document is designed with clarity, structure, and usability in mind, so your team and clients can understand and act on the information quickly.
Support for every step of your business journey.
We don't just 'design docs', we remove confusion from how your business runs, saving you time, giving you confidence, and supporting your business to run smoothly.
Getting Started
Designed for new businesses, the Getting Started package will help you clearly and confidently explain what your business does and what your client can expect if they do business with you.
Typical output/s may include:
client journey flowchart
services overview document
FAQ sheet
pricing/packaging guide
Working Smoothly
The ultimate goal of our Working Smoothly package is to save you time. We want your team, your stakeholders, and your clients to all be on the same page.
Typical output/s may include:
client onboarding pack
process flowchart
communication guide
proposal template
workflow checklist
Growing Confidently
Growing Confidently package is for those of you who are getting ready to scale or just want to ensure you are building systems that will support your growth.
Typical output/s may include:
internal workflow document
SOPs
Handover/induction visuals
reporting template
One-off projects?
No worries, we can take these off your plate so you can get back to business faster.
Infographics
Research shows that people retain approximately 65% more information when it is accompanied by relevant visuals.
Infographics simplify complex information by combining visuals and concise text, making it easier to explain concepts, present data, compare options, illustrate processes, and communicate key messages quickly in an engaging and memorable way.
Clear information will save you, your team, and your client's time. Who doesn't want that??!!
Website Starter
Let's get you a website!
Websites don't need to be complicated; sometimes less is best.
First impressions last, so let's get you an online presence your customers will remember for all the right reasons.
Workshop Starter
This plate serves up a branded workshop kit:
promo flyer
two social media assets
an online registration system
DIY-print assets for the day (i.e. name tag labels, timetable, etc.)
You can upgrade your package to include deliverables such as branded resources, presentations, post-event follow-up system, etc...
The Honest Questions
We’re not very organised — is that a problem?
Honestly, that’s usually why people come to us.
You don’t need perfectly structured files or polished systems before working with us. Part of our job is helping create clarity from the chaos.
Can I hand over the messy half-finished version?
Please do.
A rough brain dump, voice note, chaotic document, or half-finished draft is often the perfect starting point.
What if I don’t know exactly what I need?
That’s completely fine.
A lot of clients come to us knowing something feels messy, unclear, or too time-consuming — but they’re not sure what the solution is yet. We can help figure that out with you.
Will this actually save me time?
That’s the goal.
We help businesses spend less time formatting, rewriting, organising, chasing consistency, or trying to make documents “look professional” and more time focusing on the work they’re actually good at.
Do you judge chaotic documents?
Never.
We’ve seen enough desktop folders called “FINAL_v2_REALFINAL_USETHISONE” to know everyone works differently.
You bring the expertise — we’ll help make it clear, polished, and usable.
