Animation • Illustration • Design • Creative Strategy
Working with businesses across Aotearoa and beyond
- Previously known as Manatoa Productions Digital Toi by Ken is the creative practice of Kennedy Kioa Faimanifo, a Māori and Pasifika digital artist, designer and educator based in South Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. With over 20 years of experience spanning everything from **Bro'Town** to **Avatar**, Kennedy has worked across film, animation, branding, illustration, digital design and visual storytelling for clients throughout New Zealand and internationally. Today, Digital Toi by Ken partners with businesses, organisations and communities to create authentic creative solutions that are both culturally grounded and commercially effective. Our services include animation, illustration, branding, digital design, creative strategy, apparel design, photography and emerging digital technologies. Whether you're launching a new business, telling your story or building your brand, we work closely with you to create work that is meaningful, memorable and built to last. While we work with clients from all backgrounds, we have a strong passion for supporting Māori and Pasifika businesses, organisations and communities by bringing a cultural lens to every project where it's valued and appropriate. Beyond client work, Digital Toi by Ken is committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of creatives. Through teaching, mentorship and community initiatives, we're helping build stronger pathways into the creative and emerging technology industries across Aotearoa. If you're looking for a creative partner who combines world-class industry experience with genuine community values, we'd love to hear your story.
