We are a creative team developing future products, experiences, and spaces at Papakainga Atawhai (Auckland City Hospital) and Te Whatu Ora.
Our Name
“Ara Manawa has two components; ‘Ara’ to create, find, or forge a path. Think of a whale finding its way through the ocean or a bird navigating to a destination. ‘Manawa’ means heartbeat, capturing intelligence, or a psychic knowing. Thereby reflecting the creativity of the team.”
Who we are
About Us & Our Team
What we do
Design, Collaborate, Teach
The Story
of Ara Manawa
How we began
Projects
Blog
Our University Partners
Ara Manawa connects design problems from within the healthcare environment to New Zealand design schools for exploration, thanks to the support of our university partners.
