Lee Lowndes, CEO
ContactStudio
We’re a team of thinkers, makers, and technologists focused on meaningful outcomes_
Daylight was founded in 2021, originally as a creative content studio incubated within The Spinoff—one of Aotearoa’s leading media platforms. In 2022, we charted our own course, becoming fully independent and merging with Translate Digital, a technology company renowned for delivering world-class digital products and apps.
Today, Daylight is an integrated creative and technology studio, home to a 30-strong team of engineers, strategists, designers, creatives, and delivery specialists based in Morningside, Auckland. We are united by a passion to deliver storytelling and experiences that make a real impact.
What we value
Working Together
Our most successful partnerships are with clients who are driven to break the mould, those with a clear ambition to create impact and a willingness to do things differently.
Whether you’re a marketer, enterprise leader, small business owner, start-up, government agency, or somewhere in between, our collaborative approach allows us to work seamlessly with like-minded people across a wide range of industries and disciplines.
What we stand for
Transparency
We believe great work starts with clarity. That means setting shared goals, expectations, and ambitions early. We work in a collaborative, agile model, keeping communication open and the process transparent.
Courage
Doing the same thing and expecting a different result is madness. We partner best with those ready to tackle challenges head-on, take creative risks, and embrace the unfamiliar.
Energy
Creating meaningful work takes momentum. We go the extra mile and thrive when our partners bring the same drive. It’s this shared energy that fuels our best collaborations.
Effectiveness
We deliver results. That means defining clear goals and KPIs upfront, measuring what matters throughout, and proving the impact of the work we do together.
Leadership team
Client
"We’ve been so impressed by Daylight. It’s been fantastic to see the team grow yet retain authenticity, a keen focus on customer service, professionalism and flexibility.”Diane Abad-Vergara, Communications Officer, World Health Organization
Our commitment
As a business, Daylight acknowledges Te Tiriti o Waitangi and recognises that Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei are mana whenua of the land where the Daylight office is based in Tāmaki Makaurau. At Daylight, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive storytelling.