Building brands that work - 
not just brands that look good.

Willow & Stone Studio is a design-led creative studio based in Urunga on the NSW Mid North Coast, working with businesses locally and across Australia.

We take a considered approach to building brands—bringing clarity, structure, and intention to how your business shows up.

About the Founder

Hi, Im Mel Hoffman.

I didn’t come into this industry from just one angle, and that’s intentional.

With a foundation in graphic design and training in marketing and photography, I’ve developed a skill set that goes beyond aesthetics - focusing on how a brand functions, communicates, and performs in the real world.

But what shapes the way I work goes beyond formal training.

• I’ve built businesses.
• I’ve sold businesses.

I understand what it takes to create something from the ground up - and what makes it valuable.

That perspective means I don’t see your brand as a design project.
I see it as an asset.

I understand the weight behind decisions, the importance of positioning, and the need for your brand to not just exist - but to support your business as it grows and evolves.

Everything is considered.
Nothing is accidental.

Because when you’ve been on both sides - building, growing, and exiting businesses - you understand that every detail matters.

And that’s exactly how I approach yours.