Ōraka-Aparima Rūnaka
Two connected creative productions - a bespoke animation and an illustrated Comic Book - for a Papatipu Rūnaka of Ngāi Tahu in Murihiku, carrying the cultural identity, stories, and values of the Rūnaka to their community and beyond.
Role
Motion DesignComic BooksPublishingVisual DesignCultural Transmission
Deliverables
- Bespoke animation - concept, storyboard, character and environment design, animation, sound integration
- Illustrated Comic Book - script, character design, illustration, layout, publishing
- Cultural consultation embedded throughout both productions
- Print-ready and final export files
Outcome
Delivered two complete, culturally grounded creative productions on separate timelines, demonstrating the studio's ability to serve an iwi client across multiple formats within a sustained creative relationship.