We transform visionary ideas into strategy, identity, and design to help progressive founders and teams create impact.

We transform visionary ideas into strategy, identity, and design to help progressive founders and teams create impact.

We transform visionary ideas into strategy, identity, and design to help progressive founders and teams create impact.

SECTORS

Environment sector: Topographic satellite view of lush green mountain ranges and river systems.

ENVIRONMENT

ENVIRONMENT

Environment sector: Topographic satellite view of lush green mountain ranges and river systems.

ENVIRONMENT

Environment sector: Topographic satellite view of lush green mountain ranges and river systems.

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 sector: Abstract long-exposure portrait of a person with vibrant red and blue light trails.

CULTURE

CULTURE

Culture sector: Abstract long-exposure portrait of a person with vibrant red and blue light trails.

CULTURE

Culture sector: Abstract long-exposure portrait of a person with vibrant red and blue light trails.

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 sector: A futuristic blue glowing fiber-optic tunnel representing data and deep tech innovation.

TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY

Technology sector: A futuristic blue glowing fiber-optic tunnel representing data and deep tech innovation.

TECHNOLOGY

Technology sector: A futuristic blue glowing fiber-optic tunnel representing data and deep tech innovation.

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

WWF logo featuring the iconic black and white panda.
WWF logo
WWF logo
RMIT University typographic logo in bold serif font.
RMIT University logo
RMIT University logo
PETA logo with a leaping rabbit silhouette and bold sans-serif text.
PETA logo
PETA logo
Revival Projects logo in a modern, outlined industrial typeface.
revival projects logo
revival projects logo
Merri-bek City Council logo with a stylized leaf 'M' and circular motif.
merri-bek city council logo
merri-bek city council logo
Sea Shepherd logo featuring a skull and crossed shepherd's crook and trident.
sea shepherd logo
sea shepherd logo
Environmental Film Festival Australia (EFFA) logo in a bold, condensed sans-serif.
environmental film festival australia logo
environmental film festival australia logo
World Animal Protection Australia logo within a white circle.
world animal protection australia logo
world animal protection australia logo

TRUSTED BY

WWF logo
WWF logo
RMIT University logo
RMIT University logo
PETA logo
PETA logo
revival projects logo
revival projects logo
merri-bek city council logo
merri-bek city council logo
sea shepherd logo
sea shepherd logo
environmental film festival australia logo
environmental film festival australia logo
world animal protection australia logo
world animal protection australia logo

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 only 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 only 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 only happens when those systems are clearly understood and given form for people to act upon. We do this through design.

MEK is led by:

blue marble taken by appollo 17 crew
blue marble taken by appollo 17 crew

Mother Earth
Primary Stakeholder

Sarah Kingsley
Studio Manager

studio manager
studio manager
art director
art director

Nick Collerson
Art Director

Mirella Arapian
Founder & Executive Creative Director;
Board Member, Design Declares Australia

founder and executive creative director
founder and executive creative director
Mother Earth, Primary Stakeholder: A detailed satellite image of Earth showing clouds and blue oceans.
blue marble taken by appollo 17 crew

Mother Earth
Primary Stakeholder

Mother Earth
Primary Stakeholder

Professional portrait of a woman with long dark hair wearing an orange shirt.
studio manager

Sarah Kingsley
Studio Manager

Sarah Kingsley
Studio Manager

Professional portrait of a man with short brown hair wearing a black collared shirt.
art director

Nick Collerson
Art Director

Nick Collerson
Art Director

Professional portrait of a woman with dark hair and glasses.
founder and executive creative director

Mirella Arapian
Founder & Executive Creative Director; Board Member, Design Declares Australia

Mirella Arapian
Founder & Executive Creative Director;
Board Member, Design Declares Australia

blue marble taken by appollo 17 crew
blue marble taken by appollo 17 crew
studio manager
studio manager
art director
art director
founder and executive creative director
founder and executive creative director

Mother Earth
Primary Stakeholder

Sarah Kingsley
Studio Manager

Nick Collerson
Art Director

Mirella Arapian
Founder & Executive Creative Director; Board Member, Design Declares Australia

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

WHAT CHANGE LOOKS LIKE