crafting soulful websites, brand identities, and aesthetic visuals for creatives, boutiques, and artisans who believe beauty is a business strategy

A quiet, artful design atelier by Positively Melanie

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The M Studio is my side‑passion atelier. An intimate extension of Positively Melanie, where strategy meets soft edges and pixels meet poetry. I partner with creative small businesses to shape visual worlds that are calm, cohesive, and deeply you. Minimal fuss. Maximum intention. Always artful.

Rooted in soul. Wrapped in craft.

  • Artisans, makers, and indie product brands

  • Small boutiques and curated shops

  • Photographers, stylists, wellness studios

  • Creative consultants and micro‑agencies

  • Anyone who cares (deeply) about aesthetics

Perfect for…

What I Create

  • Squarespace builds

  • Site architecture & copy polish

  • Mobile‑first pages & SEO basics

  • Launch checklist & training

Web Design + Build

  • Curated aesthetic imagery (mood boards, art‑directed stock)

  • Social templates (IG, Pinterest, LinkedIn)

  • Product cards & look books

  • Art direction for photoshoots

Visual Storytelling

  • Logo suite (primary, secondary, mark)

  • Color palette + typography

  • Brand textures & iconography

  • Mini style guide (usage, spacing, do’s/don’ts)

Brand Identity

  • Pitch decks & client proposals

  • Workshop slides (clean, on‑brand)

  • Media kits & one‑pagers

Presentation Design

Descriptors: Editorial simplicity. Earthy modern. Sun‑kissed neutrals. Whisper‑bold typography. Ample white space. Human touch.

Palette Cue: muted plum, warm sand, cacao brown, soft terracotta, charcoal ink.

Type Cue: Elegant serif for headlines. Warm grotesk sans for body. Script accents sparingly.

Signature Aesthetic

  1. Listen — A short discovery call to understand your craft, audience, and aesthetic heartbeat.

  2. Shape — Mood boards, palette, and type to set the tone; site map or identity directions to align.

  3. Build — Pages, components, and assets crafted with intention. Feedback in calm, clear rounds.

  4. Polish — SEO basics, performance passes, and device checks.

  5. Launch & Learn — A graceful go‑live, training, and a two‑week support window.

A Gentle, Guided Process

Simple, Transparent Packages

Starter - Brand Lite

    • Logo wordmark + submark

    • 4‑color palette + type pair

    • Mini style guide (4–6 pages)

    • 6 social templates

  • From $1,200

Studio - Site Essentials

    • Up to 6 pages (home, about, shop/offerings, journal/blog, contact, legal)

    • Basic SEO + mobile optimization

    • 1 hour training + launch checklist

    • Optional shop integration

  • From $3,800

Bespoke - Brand + Site

    • Identity suite (logo set, palette, type, textures, icons)

    • Website up to 10 pages + custom components

    • Presentation kit (deck or media kit)

    • 2 weeks post‑launch support

  • From $7,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 2–4 weeks is ideal, though I occasionally have a sooner opening.

  • Yes—light copy polish is included. Full brand copy is available as an add‑on.

  • Primarily Squarespace and Canva.

  • Absolutely. See the Starter and Presentation services.

  • Yes—retainers for seasonal updates or content support are available.

Let’s Shape Something Beautiful

If your brand is ready to feel as good as it looks, I’d love to hear your vision. Fill out form to book a discovery call.

A studio by Positively Melanie · Phoenix, Arizona
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