we are celebrating
Six years of CREATIVA
CREATIVA was founded by Maribel & Vera in 2014,
with only a couple of old laptops, working from home or a cafe.
She believed she could
so she did
CREATIVA was founded by two migrant women in New Zealand: Maribel & Vera, in 2014. When they met they realised that they shared more than their heritage and profession, they were both struggling to find a job in their field and their were eager to get an opportunity to develop as professionals while looking after the family.
looking back
THE EARLY DAYS
CREATIVA Launch Party – Nov 2014
CREATIVA organised the first Latin American Network events
in Wellington – 2014 | 2015
At the Wellington Business Expo 2015
how we got here
A wonderful journey
Often, we found ourselves so busy looking forward that we lose sight of how far we’ve come and what we’ve accomplished. Looking back today, we can see some key things that we believe have been essential to the growth and success of our business.
Connections
We believe in nurturing meaningful relationships, in treating everyone with respect, always be yourself, and look after your clients. Honesty and transparency became a hallmark of our character and brand.
Communication
For us, communication plays a huge role in all our business relationships. It became vital for us since the beginning to have a polite, respectful, yet friendly, communication with everyone.
Purpose
We’re passionate about our business and we want it to grow further – much further. To make an impact, to provide jobs, and to keep serving our clients with the best possible solutions.
Vera, Maria & Maribel at
More Than Rubies Conference – Nov 2018
Our 1st Women in Business Evening
organised by CREATIVA – October 2018
Vera, Victoria & Maribel,
co-working at The Settlement in Petone – March 2020
why we did it
Creating our own opportunities
After a few years in our new home country and struggling to find a job opportunity on our field, we took the leap and co-founded a design studio.
In 2018 we saw the need to grow the team so we decided to look for other women like us, that needed the same opportunities we didn’t have before CREATIVA.
Our mission is to provide flexible job opportunities to women that need flexible arrangements to get back to work, women who need to balance work and family life, improve their skills or language, or just get a chance to prove they can.
It’s been six years and that small studio of 2, now is a team of 6.
Team Members
Nationalities
Countries
Continents
the creativa family today
OWN AMAZING TEAM
Maribel
Co-founder, Creative Director
Chilean/New Zealander
Based in New Zealand
Vera
Co-founder, Senior Designer
Brazilian/New Zealander
Based in New Zealand
Hayley
Content Writer & Editor
New Zealander – Based in Canada
Joined the team in 2018
Thanh
Website Developer
Vietnamese – Based in Australia
Joined the team in 2019
Victoria
Studio Assistant
New Zealander – Based in NZ
Joined the team in 2019
Haydee
Junior Graphic & Web Designer
Chilean – Based in USA
Joined the team in 2019
Things to know about us
We care
We care deeply about our team, our clients and our work. We treat everyone and each project with respect and transparency, putting honesty and trust at the centre of what we do.
we are professionals
We are passionate about what we do, and about working alongside our clients with great communication and a friendly approach. Our streamlined design process ensures we deliver outstanding results.
we have a mission
To empower our clients and our team to reach their dreams and goals by providing new opportunities and great ideas, the right tools, high-standard processes and excellent results.
A strong woman builds others up because she knows what it’s like to be torn down.
And finally
Thank you
To our team – for believing in our company, for your talents and your friendship
To our clients – in every small and big project, each one of you allows us to keep going strong
To our families – you are our rock, and our biggest supporters, much of what we’re today is because of your support and love.
Guest Book
As any special celebration the guests are the ones who make it special in their own words. Feel free to leave your comment here, we will love to hear from you.
Congratulations, love the story, connections and the success.
Celebrate and enjoy knowing you have made a difference!
Thanks for your advice for my fledgling business!
Parabéns, moças. A criatividade e o bom humor melhoram o mundo.
Congratulations on 6 great years! We value your expertise and wonderful service.
Congratulation and happy birthday for six years in business. Looking forward to see what happens in the next six years and beyond.
So pleased we have chosed Creativa as the designer of our new webpage. Can’t wait to launch our new clean, fresh and invigorated site.
Congratulations you wonderful ladies on a great six years. I’m so happy to be part of such a fantastic team, and I can’t wait to see what’s next :)