laser cutting | cad design | print copy
Cycled. Design. Raglan
2 – 9 Bow Street, RAGLAN, 3225
Phone: +64 2 04 140 6587
About Cycled
Design Raglan.
Cycled Design Raglan is powered by waste reduction.
In Aotearoa, nearly 50% of landfill waste comes from construction and demolition. At Cycled Design, we see this as an opportunity to rethink how we use and value materials.
Based in Raglan, our small studio offers Laser Cutting, CAD design, and Print-Copy services with a focus on circular, low-waste production. We work with reclaimed and surplus materials to create functional, lasting products that are both smart and sustainable.
Founded by Gavin, an Architectural Graduate with over a decade of design experience, Cycled Design brings together practical skill, creativity, and care for the environment. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about doing better, one project at a time.
By supporting Cycled Design, you’re investing in local making and a more sustainable future for Aotearoa.
Services
LASER CUTTING
Our laser cutting studio in Raglan is equipped with advanced machinery, including Mira 9 laser cutters, designed to handle a wide range of materials — from acrylic and plywood to leather and bamboo.
PRINT - COPY
Our Raglan print shop provides a complete range of printing and copying services, including colour and black & white prints, A4/A3 printing, and affordable custom printing for individuals and businesses.
CAD DESIGN
Our CAD design services cater to both individuals and businesses needing accurate, professional design files. Based in Raglan, we create custom CAD files, Rhino CAD models, and LightBurn-ready vector files for a wide range of industries — from furniture makers to signage designers.
Lessons
Module – day 1:
Pen to paper, concept creation.
Module – day 2:
CAD Design(basics of light burn / software).
Module – day 3:
CAD Concept (computer design).
Module – day 4:
Laser Cutting design + assembly.
Lessons: 1.30 – 4.30 Mon to Fri
*B.A.O.
Powered by waste reduction
Cycled Design is powered by waste reduction. Based in Raglan, our work reimagines how materials are valued, used, and re-used—placing circular design at the centre of our practice.
We recover, upcycle, and repurpose discarded materials, transforming them into modular, functional products with lasting relevance. From reclaimed plywood to excess paper stock, our materials are carefully sourced from clean-fill sites, transfer stations, and local waste streams. Each piece is a response to overproduction and linear consumption models that treat resources as disposable.
Our approach is deeply influenced by the ideas in The Upcycle by William McDonough and Michael Braungart, which promote the design of closed-loop systems that mimic nature—where waste is eliminated, and materials are reused without loss of quality. These principles shape how we work: designing products that can either safely return to the earth or be reused indefinitely with integrity and purpose.
As Aotearoa moves toward its carbon-zero future, we view each design as an opportunity to make progress—not through perfection, but through responsibility. Every item we make contributes to a conversation about low-impact production, material intelligence, and how design can be both intentional and enduring.
Cycled Design is not just a studio—it’s a shift in thinking. When you work with us, you’re not only supporting local craftsmanship, but helping redefine what waste can become.
