About us

Kia ora,

I’m Vanessa, the founder of Aspect Box. I hail from Auckland, and if some of our mailbox names sound familiar, you may recognise a reflection of my favourite places and my deep connection to my community—East Auckland.

Like many, I frequently receive parcels, often left at my front door in plain sight. I never gave it much thought until one day…

It was a Sunday afternoon. We had just returned from a picnic lunch where we used our portable BBQ. While unpacking the car, we left the BBQ at our front door, momentarily distracted by our toddler. When we returned, it was gone. Damn.

That experience alone was frustrating, but what happened next truly shook me. Later that week, I woke in the middle of the night to find a burglar inside our home. It was terrifying. More than just the loss of possessions, the incident robbed me of my sense of security. I couldn’t help but wonder—had the theft of our BBQ days earlier made us a target? That moment set me on a journey to improve our home security.

One of the things I wanted was a parcel drop box—a secure solution to prevent deliveries from being left in vulnerable places. But when I searched for one, I was disappointed by the options available. They were impractical, unattractive, or simply not designed for New Zealand homes. Not one to give up easily, I decided I’d create my own.

I started with woodworking classes, followed by cardboard cutouts, miniature models, and designs. Eventually, I found a manufacturer who could bring my vision to life.

I believe that a home should be welcoming, safe, attractive, and built to last in our climate. More importantly, a parcel drop box isn’t just about convenience—it’s about security. Reducing visibility of deliveries can help deter theft and contribute to an overall sense of safety in our neighbourhoods.

My goal is to make parcel drop boxes the norm in New Zealand, offering designs that are both functional and aesthetically appealing.

Starting Aspect Box has been an incredible learning journey, and I’m loving every moment of it. The feedback so far has been fantastic, which makes me even more passionate about what Aspect Box can offer.

Owning my own business has always been a distant dream, and at 37, I finally had my "Aha!" moment. Now, I’m running with it—determined to grow Aspect Box into something meaningful.

Feel free to reach out and say hi! I’d love to hear your thoughts, answer any queries, and take on board any feedback. My ethos is simple: "iterating to awesomeness."