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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?

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Thinking

Recent writing.

How to fire a client as a creative business

How to fire a client as a creative business

August 23, 2026

Not every client relationship is worth keeping. Knowing when and how to end one professionally can protect your studio's culture, cash flow, and creative output.

How colour grading shapes the mood of a film

How colour grading shapes the mood of a film

August 23, 2026

Colour grading is one of the most deliberate and least discussed crafts in filmmaking. Here's how a colourist's choices direct your emotions before a single line of dialogue is spoken.

How zero-party data is reshaping digital marketing

How zero-party data is reshaping digital marketing

August 23, 2026

Zero-party data puts brands back in control of audience insights without relying on cookies or covert tracking. Here's why it's becoming the foundation of modern digital marketing strategy.

How to use video for customer onboarding in SaaS

How to use video for customer onboarding in SaaS

August 22, 2026

SaaS companies lose most churned users in the first 30 days, often because the product never clicked. Customer onboarding video closes that gap by showing people exactly what to do before doubt sets in.

How to write a creative agency services agreement

How to write a creative agency services agreement

August 22, 2026

A creative agency services agreement is the legal backbone of every client engagement. Get it right and you prevent disputes before they start. Get it wrong and a single project can cost you far more than its fee.