West Melbourne Studios · Studio

West Melbourne Studios

A small, independent studio working on brand, web, and editorial for clients who care about how things are made.

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Selected work

A few of the projects we are proud of.

Brand · Identity 2026

Atlas Lab

A new mark for a research lab finding its voice.

Web · E-commerce 2025

Riverbed Co.

Reframing the buyer journey for a heritage outdoor brand.

Strategy · Naming 2025

Halcyon

Naming and positioning for a new category-defining product.

Digital · Product 2024

Vaultwise

A reusable design system built for a fast-growing fintech.

Edit index.html in the generated repo to drop in your real case studies.

Capabilities

What we do, in service of what you need.

West Melbourne Studios

01

Brand identity

Marks, systems, guidelines — anchored in strategy, not trends.

02

Web & digital

Marketing sites, web apps, design systems, and front-end builds.

03

Content & editorial

Long-form, brand voice, naming, and editorial systems for scale.

04

Strategy & research

Positioning, audience research, audits, and decision frameworks.

In the company of

Atlas Lab Riverbed Co. Halcyon Vaultwise Northcliff Forge & Co.

Get in touch

Have a project in mind?

We are taking on new work for Q3 / Q4. Tell us a little about what you are building and we will get back within 48 hours.

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Thinking

Recent writing.

How to write a creative agency's rate card

How to write a creative agency's rate card

September 17, 2026

A rate card is the document that stops you reinventing your pricing every time a new inquiry lands. Here's how to build one that reflects real costs, holds up in client conversations, and grows with your agency.

How to use narrative tension in video marketing

How to use narrative tension in video marketing

September 16, 2026

Narrative tension is what keeps a viewer's finger off the skip button. Most video marketing ignores it entirely, relying on polish instead of story mechanics to hold attention.

The art of the read-through: how test screenings shape a film

The art of the read-through: how test screenings shape a film

September 16, 2026

Test screenings sit between a film's raw cut and its public release, quietly reshaping endings, trimming characters, and redirecting stories. Here's how the process actually works, and why its influence runs deeper than most audiences realise.