Journals of Design covers inspiring journeys of New Zealanders who've designed products, created brands & developed new innovations. This series uncovers what joy & divide it can take to create a world-class product or brand, hearing insights first-hand from entrepreneurs & inventors from our coveted New Zealand design industry.
You might encounter a few gems that could lead you towards inventing something of your own.
Picture yourself walking along Queen Street in Britomart, past the row of European brands until you get to an alleyway called Imperial Lane, up the steps is where you’ll discover Naveya & Sloane. Founded over 15 years ago by Rachel Sloane and her husband, Alex Bunnett, this brand has established itself as a true gem that we have here in New Zealand, designing & producing high-end jewellery.