About
THE CREO STORY
We believe that happiness is contagious, and by helping our customers create spaces where children can laugh, play, and grow, we're helping to spread that joy far beyond the playground gates.
The Problem with Traditional Playground Construction
For years, designing play spaces followed a fragmented process. Schools, councils, and landscape architects had to source play elements from multiple suppliers, often leading to delays, mismatched designs, and high-maintenance installations that didn’t stand the test of time. There was a growing demand for durable, engaging, and locally inspired play elements that could seamlessly fit into the fabric of Australian communities.
A Vision for Change
We wanted to simplify the process of shaping public spaces while delivering play elements that would inspire joy for generations, and we couldn’t have done it without the invaluable input of our local partners.
That’s how Playshapes was born—an innovative range of sculptural play elements that blend artistry, durability, and fun. These elements are not just play features; they’re storytelling pieces that invite children to explore and interact with their environment in new ways, setting them apart from traditional play elements.
Playshapes came to life!
From the outset, PlayShapes in New Zealand were created to enhance and make our designs more playful. In Australia, we aim to achieve the same goal by incorporating unique elements that encourage creativity and exploration in play spaces. These elements aren’t just play features; they’re storytelling pieces that invite children to explore and interact with their environment in new ways.
But designing something special wasn’t enough. We needed to ensure that Playshapes were built to last. That’s why we focused on using high-quality materials that withstand Australia’s harsh conditions, reducing maintenance costs for councils and schools while ensuring long-term play value and your peace of mind.
The Breakthrough
Our breakthrough came when forward-thinking councils and schools saw the potential and began integrating Playshapes into their spaces, demonstrating that these elements are scalable and can be integrated into projects of any size.
One of our projects with CPlay is to develop vibrant, all-weather seating solutions for public spaces. These seating elements added functional rest areas and blended seamlessly into the playful environment, proving that design and durability could go hand in hand. Then came the introduction of PlayPods, an anti-scuffing, pour-in-place play solution that helps maintain playground surfaces by reducing bark displacement and wear from high foot traffic.
Expanding our Impact
With every project, we refined our approach, ensuring that our Playshapes met the diverse needs of different stakeholders:
- For Schools, we’ve created custom seating, balance elements, and engaging play sculptures that complement outdoor learning spaces.
- For Councils, we focus on long-term investments with durable, low-maintenance play features that enhance public spaces.
- For Landscape Architects, we collaborate to bring their creative visions to life, designing custom Playshapes that align with specific themes, colour palettes, and community narratives.
Our Australian Representative Partner
To provide the best service and support for our Australian clients, we have partnered with Surface Designs, our official representatives in Australia. This collaboration ensures that schools, councils, and landscape architects can easily incorporate Playscapes into their projects, with local expertise guiding the process from beginning to end, thereby enhancing the quality and efficiency of the project.
Looking to the Future
As Creo continues to grow in Australia, our mission remains the same: to create play elements that bring communities together, inspire creativity, and stand the test of time. We envision a future where every Australian child experiences the magic of play through our beautifully designed, locally inspired Playshapes.