MEK is the creative catalyst for change. We specialise in impact-led strategy, identity, and design, pushing boundaries and challenging convention to shape brands that move people and the planet forward. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges of purpose-driven brands, we help disruptors, innovators, and changemakers amplify their vision, inspire action, and create meaningful impact towards better futures.
MEK: Armenian for one.
One people.
One planet.
Let’s do better together.
MEK is the creative catalyst for change. We specialise in impact-led strategy, identity, and design, pushing boundaries and challenging convention to shape brands that move people and the planet forward. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges of purpose-driven brands, we help disruptors, innovators, and changemakers amplify their vision, inspire action, and create meaningful impact towards better futures.
MEK: Armenian for one.
One people.
One planet.
Let’s do better together.
TRUSTED BY
“I can’t imagine a better design team than MEK for a purpose-driven brand. MEK invested in establishing a genuine knowledge of what we wanted to change in the world and how we’re able to do it; to the extent that I would describe them as ambassadors of our cause.
The work that MEK produces for us is consistently effective and has elevated our communications and the presentation of our brand, fit for a global audience. We cherish our partnership with MEK and couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible work they deliver in the name of our mission.”
ROBBIE NEVILLE, FOUNDER, REVIVAL PROJECTSVIEW SERVICES
PEOPLE
We’re an ambitious team of changemakers and activists always seeking new ways to do things differently, to be different, and to make a difference.
MEK is led by:
Mirella Arapian, founder & Executive Creative Director
Nicolas Collerson, Art Director
Sarah Kingsley, Studio Manager
Planet Earth, CEO & Primary Stakeholder
MEK is led by:
Mirella Arapian, founder & Executive Creative Director
Nicolas Collerson, Art Director
Sarah Kingsley, Studio Manager
Planet Earth, CEO & Primary Stakeholder
SELECT MEDIA
LEADERSHIP
2024 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2024 Mentor, Assisterhood
2023 Mentor, Assisterhood
2022 Judge, Vegan Brand Design of the Year, Antagonist
2018 Founder, Womentor
2017 Mentor, Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)
2024 Mentor, Assisterhood
2023 Mentor, Assisterhood
2022 Judge, Vegan Brand Design of the Year, Antagonist
2018 Founder, Womentor
2017 Mentor, Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)
AWARDS
2023 Finalist, Digital Design, Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
2019 Finalist, Design for Good, AGDA
2019 Finalist, Design for Good, AGDA
TALKS & EVENTS
2024 Host, Social Impact Business Meetup, Naarm
2024 Panel, Melbourne Design Week, Naarm
2024 Speaker, Social Impact Business Meetup, Naarm
2023 Panel, Assisterhood, Naarm
2022 Panel, Melbourne Design Week, Naarm
2022 Folio Review, Shillington Education, Naarm
2021 Folio Review, AGDA, Naarm
2020 Hosted Event, Womentor, Naarm
2020 Panel, The Design Kids, Naarm
2019 Panel, Never Not Creative, Naarm
2019 Keynote, Foundry Live, Kanamaluka
2019 Host, The Design Conference, Meanjin
2019 Keynote + Panel, Sydney Design Festival, Warrane
2019 Panel, The Design Kids, Naarm
2018 Folio Review, Billy Blue College of Design, Naarm
2018 Guest Lecture, Shillington Education, Naarm
2018 Keynote, The Design Kids, Naarm
2017 Folio Review, AGDA, Naarm
2017 Guest Lecture, Billy Blue College of Design, Naarm
2017 Keynote, The Design Kids, Naarm
2017 Keynote, Merri-bek Business Women’s Network, Naarm
2024 Panel, Melbourne Design Week, Naarm
2024 Speaker, Social Impact Business Meetup, Naarm
2023 Panel, Assisterhood, Naarm
2022 Panel, Melbourne Design Week, Naarm
2022 Folio Review, Shillington Education, Naarm
2021 Folio Review, AGDA, Naarm
2020 Hosted Event, Womentor, Naarm
2020 Panel, The Design Kids, Naarm
2019 Panel, Never Not Creative, Naarm
2019 Keynote, Foundry Live, Kanamaluka
2019 Host, The Design Conference, Meanjin
2019 Keynote + Panel, Sydney Design Festival, Warrane
2019 Panel, The Design Kids, Naarm
2018 Folio Review, Billy Blue College of Design, Naarm
2018 Guest Lecture, Shillington Education, Naarm
2018 Keynote, The Design Kids, Naarm
2017 Folio Review, AGDA, Naarm
2017 Guest Lecture, Billy Blue College of Design, Naarm
2017 Keynote, The Design Kids, Naarm
2017 Keynote, Merri-bek Business Women’s Network, Naarm
PUBLICATIONS
2025 Design by Women, Issue 1, UK (forthcoming)
2023 The Interviews, Volume 2, The Brand Identity, UK
2023 Mavens, Issue 2, AU
2022 Mavens, Issue 1, AU
2021 The Interviews, Volume 1, The Brand Identity, UK
2020 Activities for Children Impacted by War, Therapists for Armenia, Turtle Island
2017 The Process, The Brand Identity, UK
2016 Art Marks, Counter-Print, UK
2015 The Steidz, Issue 1, FR
2023 The Interviews, Volume 2, The Brand Identity, UK
2023 Mavens, Issue 2, AU
2022 Mavens, Issue 1, AU
2021 The Interviews, Volume 1, The Brand Identity, UK
2020 Activities for Children Impacted by War, Therapists for Armenia, Turtle Island
2017 The Process, The Brand Identity, UK
2016 Art Marks, Counter-Print, UK
2015 The Steidz, Issue 1, FR
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
The Brand Identity (1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Design by Women (1,2)
Design Declares
Femme Type
Let’s Go Vegan
Mavens
Pangram Pangram
Shillington Education
Sustainable Digital Design
Design by Women (1,2)
Design Declares
Femme Type
Let’s Go Vegan
Mavens
Pangram Pangram
Shillington Education
Sustainable Digital Design
EXHIBITIONS
2022 Up to Us: Bringing Women Together to Design the World We Want, Melbourne Design Week, Naarm
2022 Creative Sheroes: Women Driving Change, Melbourne Design Week, Naarm
2018 Hot Lagoon Art Fair, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Bucharest, Romania
2022 Creative Sheroes: Women Driving Change, Melbourne Design Week, Naarm
2018 Hot Lagoon Art Fair, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Bucharest, Romania
For media and speaking engagements, email media@mek.studio.