About Pikka Creatives

A creative partner for New Zealand businesses with big ideas.

Pikka Creative helps local brands look sharp, sound clear, and stand out β€” built on the belief that great design should belong to every business.

Kia ora

A creative studio built for Aotearoa.

Pikka Creative is a New Zealand-based design and content studio on a mission to help local brands punch above their weight. We create branding, websites, social content, and packaging for businesses across Aotearoa β€” from small startups finding their feet to established names ready for a fresh look.

Great ideas can begin anywhere, and they should never be limited by a postcode or the size of a budget. Pikka Creatives exists to give every New Zealand business access to design that feels thoughtful, confident and unmistakably its own. That belief is at the heart of everything we create.

Our story

Where business understanding meets creative vision.

Every business has a story, but sometimes it takes a fresh perspective to see what makes it special. Priyal's understanding of New Zealand businesses, together with his long-standing passion for photography, brings a local eye for detail, people and the moments that make a brand feel real.

That perspective comes together with Gamith and Creativelements' experience in creativity, design, web development and digital delivery. What began as a conversation between two people with different strengths became Pikka Creatives: a shared vision to bring thoughtful, high-quality creative work within reach of businesses across New Zealand.

Our values

What guides everything we create.

People and place matter

We create with your business, your customers and the market in mind. The best work begins by understanding the people it needs to reach.

Honesty builds trust

Clear communication, fair pricing and no hidden surprises. We share our thinking openly and make sure you always understand what happens next.

Care lives in the details

The smallest choices can shape how people see and remember a brand. We give every detail the attention it deserves.

Created for the journey

We build flexible brands, websites and digital solutions that can evolve with your business and continue working well into the future.

Our approach

Collaborative, clear and refreshingly straightforward.

Good creative begins with a good conversation. From the first chat to final delivery, we keep communication open, updates clear and jargon out of the way. We listen first, create with purpose and refine the work together.

You will have a creative partner in your corner who understands your goals, values your ideas and genuinely cares about helping your business grow.

Why Pikka Creatives

Creative partnership you can rely on.

We understand your market

We take time to understand your business, your customers and what will connect with your New Zealand audience.

We work closely with you

Clear communication and genuine collaboration keep you involved and informed throughout the project.

Everything works together

Branding, websites, digital marketing, social content and print are shaped around one clear and consistent vision.

We think beyond today

We create flexible solutions that can evolve as your business, audience and ambitions grow.

Our team

The people behind Pikka Creative.

A small, dedicated team of Kiwi creatives who care about doing things well. When you work with us, you work directly with the people making your ideas real.

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Priyal Nanayakkara

Founder & Creative Director

Priyal is Co-Founder of Pikka Creatives, focused on business growth, client partnerships, and building strong relationships across New Zealand. He brings a practical, people-first approach to helping brands grow through creative and digital solutions.

Gamith Hewathenna

Founder & Creative Director

Gamith is Co-Founder and Creative Director of Pikka Creatives, bringing over 15 years of experience in creative design, branding, web development and digital strategy. He leads the creative direction, turning ideas into impactful digital experiences that help brands grow.

Want to join the team? We're always keen to hear from talented Kiwi creatives β€” flick us an email at hello@pikkacreatives.co.nz.

Let's work together

Like how we think? Let's talk.

Kia ora β€” thanks for getting to know us. If you're a New Zealand business looking for a creative partner who genuinely gets your market, we'd love to hear from you.