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.

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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.

Why cinematic trailers sell video games

Why cinematic trailers sell video games

July 13, 2026

Cinematic trailers sell video games by triggering an emotional response long before a player touches a controller. Here's why the format works, and what it reveals about how the games industry thinks about audiences.

The psychology of binge watching: why we can't stop

The psychology of binge watching: why we can't stop

July 13, 2026

The psychology of binge watching goes far deeper than laziness or habit. Streaming platforms have been engineered, deliberately, to exploit the same neural circuits that make other compulsive behaviours so hard to quit.

How Twitch changed entertainment forever

How Twitch changed entertainment forever

July 13, 2026

Twitch didn't just create a new platform, it rewired what audiences expect from entertainment itself. Here's how a gaming livestream site changed the industry for good.

The evolution of streaming platforms and where it's heading

The evolution of streaming platforms and where it's heading

July 13, 2026

The evolution of streaming platforms has transformed entertainment from a passive, scheduled experience into something entirely on-demand, global, and creator-driven. Here's a look at how we got here and where things are heading.

Behind the scenes of live TV production

Behind the scenes of live TV production

July 12, 2026

Live TV production is one of the most demanding disciplines in all of filmmaking. Here's a look at the roles, technology, and decisions that keep the broadcast running in real time.