Katie Delany Appointed Digital Editor Of HOME And Editor Of The Design Guide

Monday, 9 February 2026, 7:34 pm
Press Release: Nook Publishing

Nook Publishing is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Delany as Digital Editor of HOME and Editor of The Design Guide, a newly elevated role that signals the continued growth of the brand’s digital presence and influence across New Zealand’s architecture and design landscape.

Delany joins HOME with a strong background in design-led publishing and digital storytelling. She has held editorial and content roles spanning architecture, interiors and lifestyle media, bringing with her a deep understanding of audience engagement, brand voice and multi-platform publishing. Her experience across both print and digital environments positions her to lead HOME’s digital offering, where considered design journalism meets dynamic digital delivery.

In her dual role, Delany will oversee HOME’s digital editorial strategy, content commissioning and audience development, while also steering The Design Guide — HOME’s annual design publication spotlighting the designers, makers and brands shaping contemporary residential design in New Zealand.

The appointment comes at a time of significant expansion for HOME’s digital platforms. The brand now reaches more than one million people each month — a growing ecosystem that complements its print editions, awards programmes and events.

Clare Chapman, Editor and Director of Nook Publishing, says Delany’s appointment reflects the brand’s commitment to thoughtful growth.

“Katie brings both editorial rigour and digital instinct — a rare and valuable combination. As HOME continues to expand its digital footprint, it’s essential that our online presence reflects the same depth, authority and aesthetic intelligence that define our print publication. Katie understands the architecture and design community, and she understands audience. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

Under Delany’s leadership, HOME will continue to deepen its digital storytelling — from architecture features and video profiles to awards coverage and industry insights — ensuring the platform remains a trusted and inspiring resource for homeowners, architects, designers and design enthusiasts alike.

Sophie Kennedy, Commercial Director of Nook Publishing, says the appointment is also a strategic move to strengthen HOME’s commercial trajectory.

“Katie’s expertise will play a pivotal role in aligning editorial excellence with commercial performance. As our digital reach continues to grow, so too does our ability to deliver meaningful outcomes for partners and advertisers. This appointment enables us to build more integrated campaigns, deepen audience engagement and unlock new opportunities across digital, events and print. It’s an important step in scaling both our influence and our commercial impact.”

Delany says she is excited to contribute to a brand that has long shaped the national conversation around residential architecture.

“HOME has a legacy of championing considered design and celebrating the people behind it. I’m looking forward to building on that foundation digitally — expanding the ways audiences can discover, engage with and be inspired by exceptional architecture.”

The move reinforces HOME’s position not only as New Zealand’s leading voice in residential architecture and design, but as an evolving, future-focused media platform attuned to how audiences consume content today.

About HOME

Founded in 1936, HOME is New Zealand’s leading architecture and design publication, dedicated to showcasing the country’s best houses, interiors, and design culture. HOME also runs two annual awards programmes: Home of the Year and Home Interior of the Year.

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