MEET
Andrea
co-FOUNDER of Soldachi
A creative maker and environmentalist at heart, always eager to learn in playful and engaging ways. Growing up as the oldest of three siblings, playtime often meant inventing games and toys for my sisters and me. These moments sparked my passion for design and eventually led me to study product design.
That spark has grown into
Soldachi, where I now create toys that celebrate curiosity, learning, and the beauty of Curaçao. The first toy,
ITO the Iguana, reminded me how much joy toys can bring not just as objects, but as companions that inspire adventures and build cherished memories.
Each design is more than play; it’s a bridge to our island’s unique animals, plants, and culture, while also teaching classic concepts like colors, letters, and numbers. Through these toys, my vision is to nurture wonder, learning, and a deeper love for Curaçao's nature in every child who plays with them.
Andrea Ortega Gutierrez
Director of Imagination and Ecology
MEET
Andrea
FOUNDER of Soldachi
A creative maker and environmentalist at heart, always eager to learn in playful and engaging ways. Growing up as the oldest of three siblings, playtime often meant inventing games and toys for my sisters and me. These moments sparked my passion for design and eventually led me to study product design.
That spark has grown into
Soldachi, where I now create toys that celebrate curiosity, learning, and the beauty of Curaçao. The first toy,
Juni the Iguana, reminded me how much joy toys can bring not just as objects, but as companions that inspire adventures and build cherished memories.
Each design is more than play; it’s a bridge to our island’s unique animals, plants, and culture, while also teaching classic concepts like colors, letters, and numbers. Through these toys, my vision is to nurture wonder, learning, and a deeper love for Curaçao's nature in every child who plays with them.
Andrea Ortega Gutierrez
Director of Imagination and Ecology
MEET
Andrea
CO-FOUNDER of Soldachi
A creative maker and environmentalist at heart, always eager to learn in playful and engaging ways. Growing up as the oldest of three siblings, playtime often meant inventing games and toys for my sisters and me. These moments sparked my passion for design and eventually led me to study product design.
That spark has grown into
Soldachi, where I now create toys that celebrate curiosity, learning, and the beauty of Curaçao. The first toy,
Juni the Iguana, reminded me how much joy toys can bring not just as objects, but as companions that inspire adventures and build cherished memories.
Each design is more than play; it’s a bridge to our island’s unique animals, plants, and culture, while also teaching classic concepts like colors, letters, and numbers. Through these toys, my vision is to nurture wonder, learning, and a deeper love for Curaçao's nature in every child who plays with them.
Andrea Ortega Gutierrez
Director of Imagination and Ecology
MEET
Chiv
co-FOUNDER of Soldachi
As a growing designer from Curaçao, the drive has always been to contribute something meaningful to the island I call home. Education has become a central focus in this journey, especially in how it is offered, made accessible, and shaped to be as inclusive as possible. Bringing this back into our community feels deeply important.
Encouraging learning can start small. With Soldachi, the aim is to design toys that spark curiosity in creative ways and inspire children from an early age to get excited about learning, whether about our island, our community, or broader themes like sustainability.
By collaborating with others, expanding knowledge, and learning from the environment around us, we can begin shaping a better future for ourselves and for Curaçao.
Chiv van Ommeren
Head of Innovation and Outreach
MEET
Chiv
co-FOUNDER of Soldachi
As a growing designer from Curaçao, the drive has always been to contribute something meaningful to the island I call home. Education has become a central focus in this journey, especially in how it is offered, made accessible, and shaped to be as inclusive as possible. Bringing this back into our community feels deeply important.
Encouraging learning can start small. With Soldachi, the aim is to design toys that spark curiosity in creative ways and inspire children from an early age to get excited about learning, whether about our island, our community, or broader themes like sustainability.
By collaborating with others, expanding knowledge, and learning from the environment around us, we can begin shaping a better future for ourselves and for Curaçao.
Chiv van Ommeren
Head of Innovation and Outreach
MEET
Chiv
co-FOUNDER of Soldachi
As a growing designer from Curaçao, the drive has always been to contribute something meaningful to the island I call home. Education has become a central focus in this journey, especially in how it is offered, made accessible, and shaped to be as inclusive as possible. Bringing this back into our community feels deeply important.
Encouraging learning can start small. With Soldachi, the aim is to design toys that spark curiosity in creative ways and inspire children from an early age to get excited about learning, whether about our island, our community, or broader themes like sustainability.
By collaborating with others, expanding knowledge, and learning from the environment around us, we can begin shaping a better future for ourselves and for Curaçao.
Chiv van Ommeren
Head of Innovation and Outreach
