Manifold is a shared office and studio space opened in early 2015 by Graham Nelson and Jacqueline Elley. Graham is an Irish web and software designer who came to Taranaki for the waves and coastal lifestyle. Jacqui is an artist who has built up a following for her detailed water studies, seascape and light boxes. Their vision was to start a community of coworkers that embrace the notions of collaboration and innovation.
Graham says, “I spent a fair bit of time as a freelancer so I’m keenly aware of the challenges that come from working at home. I became aware of the potential for co-working spaces, and we realised that this was something that would really work in New Plymouth.”