We turn vision into reality through strategy, identity, and design to help progressive founders and teams build better systems for people, animals, and the planet.
We turn vision into reality through strategy, identity and design to help progressive founders and teams build better systems for people, animals, and the planet.
We TURN VISION INTO REALITY THROUGH strategy, identity, and design to help progressive founders and teams build better systems for people, animals, and the planet.
SECTORS
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENT
We build brands redefining systems, materials, and landscapes—from circular economy and conservation to sustainable food systems and built environment. We help communicate their mission with confidence and clarity to restore balance between people, animals, and the planet.
We build brands redefining systems, materials, and landscapes—from circular economy and conservation to sustainable food systems and built environment. We help communicate their mission with confidence and clarity to restore balance between people, animals, and the planet.
We transform brands redefining systems, landscapes, and materials—from circular economy and conservation to sustainable food systems and built environment. We help communicate their mission with confidence and clarity to restore balance between people, animals, and the planet.
CULTURE
CULTURE
We amplify organisations building a better world grounded in equity and care. From community initiatives and advocacy groups to creative industries and cultural institutions, we craft design that elevates culture and advances collective progress.
We amplify organisations building a better world grounded in equity and care. From community initiatives and advocacy groups to creative industries and cultural institutions, we craft design that elevates culture and advances collective progress.
We amplify organisations building a better world grounded in equity and care. From community initiatives and advocacy groups to creative industries and cultural institutions, we craft design that elevates culture and advances collective progress.
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY
We accelerate founders building the next generation of technology—from climate, bio, and deep tech to clean energy, science, and innovation. We translate complexity into simple, accessible design systems for the people who need to understand them.
We accelerate founders building the next generation of technology—from climate, bio, and deep tech to clean energy, science, and innovation. We translate complexity into simple, accessible design systems for the people who need to understand them.
We accelerate founders building the next generation of technology—from climate, bio, and deep tech to clean energy, science, and innovation. We translate complexity into simple, accessible design systems for the people who need to understand them.
TRUSTED BY
WE DESIGN CHANGE,
AND WE LIVE IT
WE DESIGN CHANGE,
AND WE LIVE IT
WE DESIGN CHANGE, AND WE LIVE IT
MEK is an award-winning independent design studio based in Melbourne. Founded in 2020, MEK exists to effect change through transparent design and radical optimism. We challenge conventions and the systems that prioritise profit over people, animals, and the planet. We believe change happens when those systems are clearly understood and given form for people to act upon. We do this through design. MEK is led by:
MEK is an award-winning independent design studio based in Melbourne. Founded in 2020, MEK exists to effect change through transparent design and radical optimism. We challenge conventions and the systems that prioritise profit over people, animals, and the planet. We believe change happens when those systems are clearly understood and given form for people to act upon. We do this through design. MEK is led by:
MEK is an award-winning independent design studio based in Melbourne. Founded in 2020, MEK exists to effect change through transparent design and radical optimism. We challenge conventions and the systems that prioritise profit over people, animals, and the planet. We believe change happens when those systems are clearly understood and given form for people to act upon. We do this through design. MEK is led by:
Mother Earth
Primary Stakeholder
Sarah Kingsley
Studio Manager
Nick Collerson
Art Director
Mirella Arapian
Founder & Executive Creative Director
Mother Earth
Primary Stakeholder
Mother Earth
Primary Stakeholder
Sarah Kingsley
Studio Manager
Sarah Kingsley
Studio Manager
Nick Collerson
Art Director
Nick Collerson
Art Director
Mirella Arapian
Founder & Executive Creative Director
Mirella Arapian
Founder & Executive Creative Director
Mother Earth
Primary Stakeholder
Sarah Kingsley
Studio Manager
Nick Collerson
Art Director
Mirella Arapian
Founder & Executive Creative Director
WHAT CHANGE LOOKS LIKE
PRESS
LEADERSHIP
2026 Judge, New Brand Identity, D&AD Awards
2026 Founder, CLIMATES
2026 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2026 Mentor, EnergyLab
2026 Mentor, Assisterhood
2025 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2025 Mentor, EnergyLab
2024 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2024 Mentor, Assisterhood
2023 Mentor, Assisterhood
2022 Judge, Vegan Brand of the Year, Antagonist
2018 Founder, Womentor
AWARDS
2023 Digital Design, VIC Premier's Design Awards
2019 Design for Good, Australian Graphic Design Association
TALKS & EVENTS
2026 Host, CLIMATES
2025 Webinar, Design for Planet Series, Design Declares
2025 Workshop, Climate Action Week Sydney
2024 Host, Social Impact Business Meetup, Melbourne
2024 Panel, Melbourne Design Week
2024 Speaker, Social Impact Business Meetup
2023 Panel, Assisterhood, Melbourne
2022 Panel, Melbourne Design Week
2021 Folio Review, AGDA, Melbourne
2020 Host, Womentor, Melbourne
2020 Panel, The Design Kids, Melbourne
2019 Host, The Design Conference, Brisbane
2019 Panel, The Design Conference, Brisbane
2019 Speaker, Sydney Design Festival
LEADERSHIP
2026 Judge, New Brand Identity, D&AD Awards
2026 Founder, CLIMATES
2026 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2026 Mentor, EnergyLab
2026 Mentor, Assisterhood
2025 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2025 Mentor, EnergyLab
2024 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2024 Mentor, Assisterhood
2023 Mentor, Assisterhood
2022 Judge, Vegan Brand of the Year, Antagonist
2018 Founder, Womentor
TALKS & EVENTS
2026 Host, CLIMATES
2025 Webinar, Design for Planet Series, Design Declares
2025 Workshop, Climate Action Week Sydney
2024 Host, Social Impact Business Meetup, Melbourne
2024 Panel, Melbourne Design Week
2024 Speaker, Social Impact Business Meetup
2023 Panel, Assisterhood, Melbourne
2022 Panel, Melbourne Design Week
2021 Folio Review, AGDA, Melbourne
2020 Host, Womentor, Melbourne
2020 Panel, The Design Kids, Melbourne
2019 Host, The Design Conference, Brisbane
2019 Panel, The Design Conference, Brisbane
2019 Speaker, Sydney Design Festival
AWARDS
2023 Digital Design, Victorian Premier's Design Awards
2019 Design for Good, Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
2026 The NDA Podcast
2025 Creative Boom
2025 Vegconomist
2025 The Brand Identity
2025 Mavens
2025 AdNews Australia
2025 B&T
2025 Little Black Book
2024 Design Declares
2023 The Brand Identity
2023 Design by Women
2022 Let’s Go Vegan
2022 Design by Women
2021 PETA Australia
2021 The Brand Identity
2021 Mavens
2021 The Brand Identity
2020 Pangram Pangram
2019 The Brand Identity
PUBLICATIONS
2025 Designfully, Issue 1, Design by Women, UK
2023 Mavens, Issue 2, AU
2023 The Interviews, Volume 2, The Brand Identity, UK
2022 Mavens, Issue 1, AU
2021 The Interviews, Volume 1, The Brand Identity, UK
2020 Activities for Children Impacted by War, USA
EXHIBITIONS
2022 Up to Us, Melbourne Design Week
2022 Creative Sheroes, Melbourne Design Week
PRESS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
2026 The NDA Podcast
2025 Creative Boom
2025 Vegconomist
2025 The Brand Identity
2025 Mavens
2025 AdNews Australia
2025 B&T
2025 Little Black Book
2024 Design Declares
2023 The Brand Identity
2023 Design by Women
2022 Let’s Go Vegan
2022 Design by Women
2021 PETA Australia
2021 The Brand Identity
2021 Mavens
2021 The Brand Identity
2020 Pangram Pangram
2019 The Brand Identity
PUBLICATIONS
2026 Designfully Issue 1, Design by Women, UK
2023 Mavens Issue 2, AU
2023 The Interviews Volume 2, The Brand Identity, UK
2022 Mavens Issue 1, AU
2021 The Interviews Volume 1, The Brand Identity, UK
2020 Activities for Children Impacted by War, USA
EXHIBITIONS
2022 Up to Us, Melbourne Design Week
2022 Creative Sheroes, Melbourne Design Week
WHAT CHANGE LOOKS LIKE
“Working with MEK was transformative. They didn’t just create a brand, they helped shape a movement. Their strategic and intuitive approach translated our vision into something more powerful than we could imagine, providing both a roadmap and launchpad for real impact. From day one they made our mission their own, bringing an extraordinary depth of understanding and care that made their collaborative process seamless and deeply meaningful. The final result stays true to our story while elevating our message, giving us the clarity and confidence to push our mission forward. MEK helped us build something that truly matters.”
LEAH MORRIS, FOUNDER, MAVENS
“Working with MEK was transformative. They didn’t just create a brand, they helped shape a movement. Their strategic and intuitive approach translated our vision into something more powerful than we could imagine, providing both a roadmap and launchpad for real impact. From day one they made our mission their own, bringing an extraordinary depth of understanding and care that made their collaborative process seamless and deeply meaningful. The final result stays true to our story while elevating our message, giving us the clarity and confidence to push our mission forward. MEK helped us build something that truly matters.”
LEAH MORRIS, FOUNDER, MAVENS
“I can’t imagine a better design team than MEK for a purpose-driven brand. They 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 they produce 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.”
ROB NEVILLE, FOUNDER, REVIVAL PROJECTS
“Working with MEK was transformative. They didn’t just create a brand, they helped shape a movement. Their strategic and intuitive approach translated our vision into something more powerful than we could imagine, providing both a roadmap and launchpad for real impact. From day one they made our mission their own, bringing an extraordinary depth of understanding and care that made their collaborative process seamless and deeply meaningful. The final result stays true to our story while elevating our message, giving us the clarity and confidence to push our mission forward. MEK helped us build something that truly matters.”
“I can’t imagine a better design team than MEK for a purpose-driven brand. They 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 they produce 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.”
ROB NEVILLE, FOUNDER, REVIVAL PROJECTS
LEAH MORRIS, FOUNDER, MAVENS
“I can’t imagine a better design team than MEK for a purpose-driven brand. They 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 they produce 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.”
ROB NEVILLE, FOUNDER, REVIVAL PROJECTS
PRESS
LEADERSHIP
2026 Judge, New Brand Identity, D&AD Awards
2026 Founder, CLIMATES
2026 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2026 Mentor, EnergyLab
2026 Mentor, Assisterhood
2025 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2025 Mentor, EnergyLab
2024 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2024 Mentor, Assisterhood
2023 Mentor, Assisterhood
2022 Judge, Vegan Brand of the Year, Antagonist
2018 Founder, Womentor
AWARDS
2023 Digital Design, VIC Premier's Design Awards
2019 Design for Good, Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)
TALKS & EVENTS
2026 Host, CLIMATES
2025 Webinar, Design for Planet Series, Design Declares
2025 Workshop, Climate Action Week Sydney
2024 Host, Social Impact Business Meetup, Melbourne
2024 Panel, Melbourne Design Week
2024 Speaker, Social Impact Business Meetup
2023 Panel, Assisterhood, Melbourne
2022 Panel, Melbourne Design Week, Melbourne
2021 Folio Review, AGDA, Melbourne
2020 Host, Womentor, Melbourne
2020 Panel, The Design Kids, Melbourne
2019 Host, The Design Conference, Brisbane
2019 Panel, The Design Conference, Brisbane
2019 Speaker, Sydney Design Festival
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
2026 The NDA Podcast
2025 Creative Boom
2025 Vegconomist
2025 The Brand Identity
2025 Mavens
2025 AdNews Australia
2025 B&T
2025 Little Black Book
2024 Design Declares
2023 The Brand Identity
2023 Design by Women
2022 Let’s Go Vegan
2022 Design by Women
2021 PETA Australia
2021 The Brand Identity
2021 Mavens
2021 The Brand Identity
2020 Pangram Pangram
2019 The Brand Identity
PUBLICATIONS
2025 Designfully, Issue 1, Design by Women, UK
2023 Mavens, Issue 2, AU
2023 The Interviews, Volume 2, The Brand Identity, UK
2022 Mavens, Issue 1, AU
2021 The Interviews, Volume 1, The Brand Identity, UK
2020 Activities for Children Impacted by War, USA
EXHIBITIONS
2022 Up to Us, Melbourne Design Week
2022 Creative Sheroes, Melbourne Design Week
PRESS
LEADERSHIP
2026 Judge, New Brand Identity, D&AD Awards
2026 Founder, CLIMATES
2026 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2026 Mentor, EnergyLab
2026 Mentor, Assisterhood
2025 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2025 Mentor, EnergyLab
2024 Board Member, Design Declares Australia
2024 Mentor, Assisterhood
2023 Mentor, Assisterhood
2022 Judge, Vegan Brand of the Year, Antagonist
2018 Founder, Womentor
AWARDS
2023 Digital Design, VIC Premier's Design Awards
2019 Design for Good, AGDA
TALKS & EVENTS
2026 Host, CLIMATES
2025 Webinar, Brand Design for Planet, Design Declares
2025 Workshop, Climate Action Week Sydney
2024 Host, Social Impact Business Meetup, Melbourne
2024 Panel, Melbourne Design Week
2024 Speaker, Social Impact Business Meetup
2023 Panel, Assisterhood, Melbourne
2022 Panel, Melbourne Design Week
2021 Folio Review, AGDA, Melbourne
2020 Host, Womentor, Melbourne
2020 Panel, The Design Kids, Melbourne
2019 Host, The Design Conference, Brisbane
2019 Panel, The Design Conference, Brisbane
2019 Speaker, Sydney Design Festival
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
2026 The NDA Podcast
2025 Creative Boom
2025 Vegconomist
2025 The Brand Identity
2025 Mavens
2025 AdNews Australia
2025 B&T
2025 Little Black Book
2024 Design Declares
2023 The Brand Identity
2023 Design by Women
2022 Let’s Go Vegan
2022 Design by Women
2021 PETA Australia
2021 The Brand Identity
2021 Mavens
2021 The Brand Identity
2020 Pangram Pangram
2019 The Brand Identity
PUBLICATIONS
2026 Designfully Issue 1, Design by Women, UK
2023 Mavens Issue 2, AU
2023 The Interviews Volume 2, The Brand Identity, UK
2022 Mavens Issue 1, AU
2021 The Interviews Volume 1, The Brand Identity, UK
2020 Activities for Children Impacted by War, USA
EXHIBITIONS
2022 Up to Us, Melbourne Design Week
2022 Creative Sheroes, Melbourne Design Week
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This site was built to minimise environmental impact through low-carbon design principles. Learn more.
We live on the unceded stolen lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation. We recognise their continuing connection to culture, land, waters and community, and pay respects to Elders past and present. There cannot be climate justice without Indigenous justice. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
© MEK STUDIO® | DESIGNING CHANGE®
This site has been built to minimise environmental impact through low-carbon design principles.
We live on the unceded stolen land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation. We recognise their continuing connection to culture, land, waters and community, and pay respects to Elders past and present. We acknowledge there cannot be climate justice without First Nations justice. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
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CONTACT
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+61 3 9969 7602
© 2026 MEK STUDIO® | DESIGNING CHANGE® | Privacy
This site was built to minimise environmental impact through low-carbon design principles. Learn more.
© 2026 MEK STUDIO® | DESIGNING CHANGE® | Privacy
This site was built to minimise environmental impact through low-carbon design principles. Learn more.
We live on the unceded stolen lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation. We recognise their continuing connection to culture, land, waters and community, and pay respects to Elders past and present. There cannot be climate justice without Indigenous justice. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
We live on the unceded stolen lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation. We recognise their continuing connection to culture, land, waters and community, and pay respects to Elders past and present. There cannot be climate justice without Indigenous justice. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.