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.