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Meraki Concept Studio

We partner with carefully selected owner-operated businesses and larger organisations to help them connect and resonate with their target customer.
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We work with our clients on every expression of their brand, from visual identity and packaging through to email marketing and website design.

05/03/2024

You heard it here first: 's latest merch drop is in production and will be available at the end of next month. 🌷

26/02/2024

I believe that building trust in consumers is intricately tied to the maintenance of brand consistency. In our interconnected landscape, where consumer perception holds immense power, a brand's commitment to upholding a consistent image, message and overall experience across diverse touchpoints becomes a strategic imperative. ⚡️

Learn more about my stance on my latest article. You can read part of it for free. Subscribe to Connect and Resonate via link in bio for only £7.50 per month (when you purchase the annual subscription). 💌 You can also gift the subscription to a friend or family member.

21/02/2024

Remember Evie? 🫧 I've spent much of the year working on a series of packaging prototypes for their Brightening Primer, which will be the brand's inaugural product launch.⁠
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Embracing vibrant hues and clean, informative typography, I'm pleased to say that we've locked in the designs for these tubs. We've opted for a matte finish, which provides the most pleasing, tactile experience for the user. As the tubs will be refillable, we found that the matte finish was more resistant to scratches and fingerprints thus helping maintain the aesthetic appeal over time.⁠
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In need of a packaging overhaul? I've worked on packaging solutions for many other sectors, including pharmaceuticals, electronics and F&B. I’m now booking Q2.

19/02/2024

Last year, I took on an exciting challenge: crafting a vibrant website for , a strategic design studio exclusively devoted to ambitious food and drink brands. The mission was crystal clear: to encapsulate the studio’s dynamic personality and infectious energy, ensuring an unforgettable user experience.

From bold typography to a captivating colour palette, every pixel of the website pulsates with life and character. At the heart of our design lies the dynamic light/dark mode toggle—a game-changer that seamlessly switches between two contrasting colour schemes, each evoking distinct moods. To amplify this experience, I meticulously built a series engaging micro-interactions and animations, infusing the site with a lively and playful atmosphere.

Contemplating a website redesign in 2024? Let’s meet!

09/02/2024

A standout moment in 2023 was the creation of this distinctive business card, which was part of a comprehensive visual identity for a wellness centre.

Rooted in the pristine clarity of the northern sky, POLARIS breathes life into a narrative of purity, rejuvenation and tranquility. The typography stands as a bespoke masterpiece, drawing inspiration from the enchanting aesthetics of tarot. The typeface, a harmonious blend of playfulness and boldness, showcases eccentric custom lettering meticulously embossed on luxurious orange paper. 🍑 This tactile and visual experience not only mirrors the distinctive essence of POLARIS but also forges a palpable connection with the brand's unwavering commitment to an extraordinary wellness journey.

Are you launching a new business this year? I'd love to create the visuals. I'm now booking Q2 and beyond.

30/01/2024

I took a brief Instagram hiatus at the end of last year to fully immerse myself in a wave of fulfilling projects. I’ll be sharing more details about these endeavours in the coming weeks… ⭐️

Until then, I wanted my first post of 2024 to be about our impending cookieless future (🤯). If you’re one of my existing clients, you’re likely familiar with the concept as I’ve been discussing it for several months. If you’re not aware, the landscape of digital marketing is currently undergoing a significant transformation. As a marketer, part of my responsibility is guiding business owners through the challenges presented by this transformative shift. I thought I’d share eight practical strategies to help your business not only survive these challenges, but thrive in this entirely new, dynamic and ever-evolving environment.

Part of this article is available to read for free. Subscribe to Connect and Resonate via link in bio for only £7.50 per month (when you purchase the annual subscription). 💌 You can also gift the subscription to a friend or family member.

15/10/2023

I've replaced Membership with a subscription newsletter on .

I think it's going to be the perfect place for me to intimately connect with my audience, and expand my network. I've been designer and marketer for almost a decade and have helped business owners with their design and marketing needs since 2017. In that time, l've acquired a wealth of knowledge and developed a unique perspective that separates me from my peers. offers a long-form space with which I can publicly share best practices for nurturing your business.

Subscribe via link in bio for only £7.50 per month (when you purchase the annual subscription). 💌 You can also gift the subscription to a friend or family member.

13/10/2023

Last year, I created a fun and distinctive pattern for 's plastic-free, compostable and recyclable coffee cups. ☕️ Recognisable throughout the city, they have been such a hit with all customers—especially young children who love to colour them in. It's always so endearing to learn how people engage with my designs.

Are you looking to create packaging solutions that deliver impact? I have one spot left in my diary for 2023; the potential start date is November 27.

10/10/2023

I now accept credit card payments! 💸 This is a huge milestone—another step towards making my services more attainable to businesses of all shapes, sizes and stages.⁠
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Whether you're experiencing rapid growth without sufficient cash reserves to support your expansion, or are simply looking to maximise your card benefits, this new payment option will undoubtedly appeal.⁠
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I have one spot left in my diary for 2023; the potential start date is November 27. Will it be yours?

23/09/2023

It was an honour to work with one of my favourite Scottish brands again, . MCS rebranded the business back in 2018 and, ever since then, I had been badgering Rosie about a website redesign. Five years later, I'm so pleased to introduce the brand's new digital shopfront.⁠ 🧶⁠
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We embarked on this project at the start of the year to ensure it'd be ready for the launch of her AW23 collection. Here are a few wireframes that highlight my favourite features:⁠
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1. A robust filtering system that enables customers to completely customise their shopping experience. Most notably, customers can now shop by cult-favourite colours across all product types. So, if you love Earl Grey, you can now shop all product types in that colourway. A win for fans of the brand.⁠
2. The introduction of carousels enables Rosie to reshuffle, reorganise and rearrange her digital displays on a daily basis.⁠
3. Customers can now deep-dive into how each item is made, from fibre origin to how it's finished. This content was previously hidden in an outdated blog format, but is now celebrated as a key part of the user's journey. This section is wrapped up in nostalgia and filled with emotion as Rosie recalls vivid childhood memories.⁠
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If you're considering a website redesign in 2024, I'm now booking Q1.

15/09/2023

I'm currently working with a Glasgow-based bakery to create table numbers. Constructed from high quality birchwood, these 28cm-high flags will be easy to spot on busy days. I really like the white aluminium faceplate, which matches the base.

What do you think? 💬

12/09/2023

Combining bi-monthly learning modules and a monthly social, Membership is designed to help you (and your business) grow.

For only £19.99 per month, you'll acquaint yourself with fellow business owners and improve your knowledge about design and marketing.

There are currently 4 members, including a fashion retailer, a videographer, a photographer and a cosmetic tattoo artist. It'd be great to add some service-based businesses to our mix, like accountants and HR professionals.

Our next meet-up is on September 29 at 10:30am so make sure you sign up before then! 🚀

07/09/2023

's website is now live! 🎊

Establishing the business' first online presence was such a privilege. As recipients of the KBB Kitchen Designer of the Year 2023, they wanted a website to showcase all that a kitchen could be. Their customers don't choose from pre-designed styles and layouts. Instead, their kitchen is completely tailored to their unique preferences and lifestyle. All kitchens are made in their workshop on the outskirts of North Berwick.

There are lots of front-end joys for customers, as well as a multitude of back-end solutions to ease the team's workflow. This new website coincides with the launch of Archispek Pro, the business' dedicated trade programme.

Do you need to establish a digital presence? Let me build your business' home on the internet. I’m now booking Q4.

06/09/2023

When asked me to redesign their website last summer, their primary goal was to improve their search engine ranking.

Their previous website was created only a short time before, but it was actually damaging their ranking due to various unresolved issues, from broken internal links to under-optimised meta tags and missing H1 tags.

Since day one, my approach has been the same: do it right then do it better. So, in that vein, I redesigned and rebuilt their website with effective SEO then began the task of establishing and maintaining their SEO ranking. I have a strict protocol that I've been following (and adapting) since 2017; this allows me to mitigate the potential dangers of migration and, instead, increase the site's performance in search results. 📈

My protocol includes, but is not limited to, conducting daily site audits to flag any technical issues, optimising the site for local searches, building backlinks, thoroughly researching keywords and participating in the never-ending task of on-page optimisation and relevant content creation.

Some designers perceive SEO as a hindrance, something that impacts the overall look/feel of a website. I'm really pleased that I successfully balance SEO and UX. My websites look good, function well and yield results.

Do you want a website that ranks well? I’m now booking Q4.

30/08/2023

A potential new tee for featuring their illustration stack. 🍰 The tee itself offers a sporty, relaxed fit for all-day comfort.

Are you thinking of producing some merch? I’m now booking Q4.

29/08/2023

Created by Evie, inspired by you. High-performance beauty essentials made with non-irritating ingredients. 💄⁠
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Such a delight to bring this visual identity to life. It was the perfect brief: a type-forward, boldly colourful identity for a new-to-market challenger brand.⁠
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Are you launching a new business next year? I'd love to create the visuals. I’m now booking Q4.

10/08/2023

It was such a joy to work with Lesley from again. We've worked together numerous times over the years in various capacities, from packaging design to countertop displays.⁠
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This time, Lesley asked me to create a set of illustrations to break up her typographic-led visual identity. I knew immediately that I wanted to draw her bestsellers: Cinnamon Bun, Frangipane Tart and Honeymoon Slice. Immediately recognisable as 's signature bakes, I stacked them in a way that mimicked the placement of her logotype.⁠
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The idea is to use them as a stack or as individual icons across numerous applications, from enamel pins to stickers.⁠
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A visual identity should never be static. Do you want to make some updates to yours? I’m now booking Q4.

05/08/2023

When you choose to invest in my expertise, I fully plug into your business and use my decade’s worth of experience to generate ideas, navigate scenarios and provide solutions.⁠
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Though I’m laser-focused on the task at hand, I’m a forward-thinker. 💭 I always encourage my clients to think big—and towards the future. Dreaming of alternative futures, whether attainable or not, helps me anchor in the present moment and design for longevity.⁠ This agile and flexible way of thinking makes me a truly resourceful creative partner for your business.⁠
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At the moment, I’m considering options for increasing ’s on-street visibility by showcasing the brands stocked by the coveted fashion retailer.⁠
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Want to master long-term thinking? I’m now booking Q4.

27/07/2023

I work with businesses in all stages of growth to help them connect and resonate with their target customer.

If you're a sofa-based CEO, you need to subscribe to Membership. It's just £19.99 per month. You'll find more information on my website.

24/07/2023

I designed and produced this long-sleeve tee for at the end of last year. It was great to collaborate with on the graphic.⁠
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These long-sleeves were produced in the UK using 100% combed ring-spun cotton. Supporting British manufacturing is hugely important to me; I always endeavour to source production locally or nationally.⁠
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Are you thinking of producing some merch? I’m now booking Q4 and have one spot left for Q3.

21/07/2023

An essential part of creating a visual identity is understanding competition. I work closely with my clients to identify who shares their space to help them stand out. I pride myself in being able to identify their key differentiators; the details that make their business unique and different from what already exists.⁠
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Time to embark on a brand refresh? I’m now booking Q4 and have one spot left for Q3.

19/07/2023

I ought to update you on what I’ve been working on this year!⁠

I've been working with a few different lifestyle brands, including a beauty founder that's in the process of creating a line of natural haircare products. Here's a preview of the bespoke glass bottle I've designed for their soon-to-launch hair oil.
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More details coming soon.

05/10/2022

There are various ways to interact with MCS; choose the format that’s right for you and your business.

🛒 Marketplace: Shop design products with a 48-hour turnaround
📝 Membership: A monthly subscription to support you with your design and marketing strategy
🚀 Membership+: Outsource your ads, Instagram or emails
🏆 One-to-One: Award-nominated graphic and digital design

Need some guidance? Send me a DM.

04/10/2022

I’ve been a designer and marketer for almost ten years. In that time, I’ve worked across multiple industries and produced award-nominated work in numerous disciplines.⁠
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I’m a certified Squarespace Expert and a member of their Circle programme. I’m also a Shopify Partner. These affiliations allow me to create websites with distinction.⁠ ✨
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Is a website redesign part of your Q4 goals? Or perhaps something you've lined up for 2023? Let's collaborate!

10/08/2022

None of the above are correct; the answer is just 2.91%.⁠
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The number of subscribers you have is actually irrelevant. What’s important is how these individuals engage with your business. Do they even engage at all? The goal of email marketing is to take interested subscribers and turn them into rabid fans and loyal customers.⁠ 🫶

Unable to create campaigns that convert? Outsourcing your digital marketing gives you access to a wider variety of skills, which will enhance the profile of your business; learn more via link in bio.⁠
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📱 Service: Email Marketing Management
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🚀 MCS is a new kind of creative company; we are an online marketplace for brands, individuals and organisations. We utilise technology to give you what you want, when you need it. Our products and services are either rendered in a 48-hour period or are part of a fixed-term arrangement. 1% from every online sale is donated to fund frontier carbon removal technologies.

09/08/2022

I'm having such fun pulling the most coveted, mood-boosting styles for 's campaigns this month. 🌻 Join their online community and you'll receive 10% off your first order.

Outsourcing your digital marketing gives you access to a wider variety of skills, which will enhance the profile of your business; learn more via link in bio.⁠
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📱 Service: Email Marketing Management
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🚀 MCS is a new kind of creative company; we are an online marketplace for brands, individuals and organisations. We utilise technology to give you what you want, when you need it. Our products and services are either rendered in a 48-hour period or are part of a fixed-term arrangement. 1% from every online sale is donated to fund frontier carbon removal technologies.

Address

32 Argyle Place
Edinburgh
EH91JT

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:45pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:45pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:45pm
Thursday	8am - 5:45pm

Telephone

+441313571981

Website

http://www.merakiconceptstudio.com/

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About Us

Meraki Concept Studio is a design and communications agency working exclusively with small businesses. Based in Leith, Edinburgh, we’re a full-service studio overseeing strategy, design and production across all platforms and in all formats.

We structured ourselves differently from the outset: we work exclusively with small businesses, we take an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to all projects and we have a team that blends talent across communications, branding, media, production and interiors. This recipe sets us apart from our fellow agencies and makes us a truly resourceful creative partner to our clients.

Our team is comprised of former client-side marketers and designers, and big agency defectors. They jive with our mission, admire our culture and love our brand. Together, we combine our broad expertise to intuitively pinpoint the most relevant ways to tell a brand’s story. Each project is executed with the highest attention to detail and evidences our team’s commitment to their craft.

We partner with businesses from a wide range of industries, from food and drink to finance, hospitality and lifestyle, travel and arts and culture. We are a strategic and creative resource to our clients throughout the process, continually aligning our creative direction with their business objectives.