Core Design Principles

Whakaea - Interactive Platforms

Whakaea: (verb) (-ngia, -tia) to bring to fruition, realise. A kaupapa-led ecosystem to develop a suite of digital products, and design models grounded in te ao Māori.

What is Whakaea?

Our ecosystem for immersive, culturally grounded digital products

Whakaea is our platform ecosystem by Small Idea, built to support interactive experiences grounded in cultural storytelling and thoughtful design. It includes tools designed for immersive storytelling through AR and digital pā site creation.

Core Design Principles Design Principles

Cultural Integrity by Design

Immersive Storytelling Environments

Adaptive Interactive Tools

Cross-Platform Accessibility (Web & XR)

Collaborative Interfaces

Future-Ready Licensing Options

Tools Within the Platform

Platform

Whaitake (In Development)

Whaitake is a modular XR platform that enables iwi, educators, cultural organisations, and communities to create immersive digital wharenui experiences grounded in kaupapa Māori.

Platform

Whaihanga (Future)

An XR tool for designing digital pā sites with cultural integrity and creative freedom.