The people behind The Little Acre
A small studio with a considered approach
The Little Acre is a close-knit creative studio built on collaboration, trust and craft. We bring together strategic thinking and design expertise, supported by a trusted network of collaborators when projects require additional skills.
Liora Pine
Creative Director — Brand, Design & Strategy
Liora Pine is the founder and Creative Director of The Little Acre, leading the studio with a calm, thoughtful approach to brand, design and strategy. With over 20 years’ experience across brand creation, website design and marketing collateral, she works closely with clients to help them clearly and confidently share their stories through design.
Originally born in Palo Alto, California, Liora began her career in the graphic design industry working across both small creative studios and larger agencies. In 2007, she relocated to New Zealand, where the sense of space, balance and connection to place strongly influenced the way she approached her work — and ultimately inspired the creation of The Little Acre.
Drawing on her diverse experience, Liora founded the studio to offer a more considered way of working: one that blends strategic thinking with refined, modern design. Today, The Little Acre partners with clients from Cambridge to San Francisco, delivering work that is purposeful, well-crafted and aligned with real business goals.
Liora remains hands-on in every project, bringing depth, perspective and care to the creative process, and ensuring each outcome feels thoughtful, intentional and enduring.
Marty Pine
Technical & Strategic Lead
Marty Pine brings over 25 years’ experience across technology, operations and leadership, supporting businesses through complex change with clarity and confidence. His background spans hands-on software development through to senior roles in project management, operations and executive leadership.
Across his career, Marty has worked with both large organisations and local enterprises, helping teams navigate growth, change and operational challenges. His strength lies in translating complex systems and strategy into practical, workable solutions that support long-term business health.
Today, Marty works closely with Waikato-based businesses, offering strategic, technical and operational guidance tailored to real-world conditions. He brings a steady, considered perspective to every engagement, helping organisations make informed decisions, adapt with confidence and move forward with purpose.
A considered team, built around collaboration
We’re a small, focused creative studio, brought together by a shared commitment to thoughtful design and clear outcomes. Our team combines deep industry experience across brand strategy, print, web and marketing design, allowing us to approach each project with confidence and care.
Rather than working in silos, we draw on our full creative toolkit for every project. Strategy and design go hand in hand, ensuring each outcome feels cohesive, intentional and true to the brand.
A considered team, built around collaboration
Collaboration is central to how we work. Alongside our core team, we partner with a trusted network of web developers, copywriters, photographers and strategists across New Zealand and the USA.
These relationships allow us to build the right team for each project, while maintaining consistency, quality and clear communication throughout. Whether we’re delivering a brand identity, brand guidelines or a website, our clients benefit from a considered, joined-up approach with everything thoughtfully managed under one roof.
Now you know our story, so what’s yours?
Whether you need a website designed, a business logo, or even signage, our design team are here to make your vision come to life. Get in touch and let’s hear your story.
Working with businesses all over New Zealand and beyond
Quick links
hello@thelittleacre.co.nz
021 808 464
Cambridge, New Zealand
