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 change order

How to write a creative agency's change order

August 28, 2026

Scope shifts are inevitable in client work. A well-written change order keeps your creative agency protected, paid fairly, and free from disputes when the brief evolves.

How to use cognitive dissonance in video marketing

How to use cognitive dissonance in video marketing

August 27, 2026

Cognitive dissonance sits at the heart of almost every purchase decision a viewer makes. Video marketers who understand the tension it creates can use it to shift beliefs, prompt action, and build lasting loyalty.

How attention metrics are replacing view counts in digital video

How attention metrics are replacing view counts in digital video

August 27, 2026

View counts have always been an easy number to cite, but they tell you almost nothing about whether anyone actually watched. Attention metrics are changing how digital video performance gets measured, and the shift matters for every brand publishing online.

How to write a creative agency's subcontractor agreement

How to write a creative agency's subcontractor agreement

August 27, 2026

When a creative agency brings in outside talent to deliver client work, a handshake agreement isn't enough. A well-drafted subcontractor agreement protects your studio, your client, and the subcontractor from the moment work begins.