Creating brands with brains, heart, and a bit of bite.

Meet the Designer

Hi, I’m Mel.

I’m the founder and creative force behind Small Hours Studio, a boutique branding agency in Victoria, BC.

I have worked with direct-to-consumer brands for the last decade, and I’ve seen firsthand how messy things can get when a brand grows without a clear visual system.

That’s where I come in, I help you make sense of your brand and make it look damn good in the process.

Services

Everything is created specifically for your brand, with your goals in mind. No cookie-cutter solutions here!

  • Strategic, flexible brand systems that reflect your personality and set you up for growth.

  • Packaging that pops on the shelf and tells your story at a glance.

  • Custom websites that are easy to use, beautiful to look at, and built to grow.

Studio Work

A few favourites from the studio. 👀

Kind Words

  • “Mel was extremely professional and truly listened. It was refreshing to see how effortlessly she understood what I was looking for. I am so grateful I found Mel, and I can't thank her enough for her aesthetics, timeliness, and honesty. I would 150% hire her again for future projects! She will not disappoint.”

    Sarah, My Life in Amber

  • “Mel was super professional and thorough. She had great communication from our initial chat all the way through. I constantly get praise for my website’s looks and flows. Do yourself a huge favour and get your branding done through Small Hours Studio!”

    Tristin, Derailed Adventures

  • “Small Hours created a brand for my creative business that I truly love, and translated that into an e-commerce website. I was super impressed with the care, patience and creativity that went into the work."

    Erica, Erica Mattson Consulting

See more projects @smallhours.studio

Derailed Adventures' new website allows clients to book onto tours, learning about bikepacking on Vancouver Island and sign up for events hosted in Victoria, BC. #branding #brandidenity #smallbusiness #webdesign #ecommerce #graphicdesign #smallhour
Derailed Adventures' new brand identity aims to attract both local and international cyclists, showcase Vancouver Island's natural beauty, and embody the welcoming, community spirit of cycle touring. @derailed_adventures #branding #brandidenity #s
@derailed_adventures is a new cycle touring company in Victoria, BC. It offers guided and self-guided tours through the lower island and the Sunshine Coast. Established in 2023, it is Vancouver Island's first dedicated cycle touring company. #brandi
With Nelson & Floyd's brand identity, I used a bold, modern, font with a moody colour pallet. This created a visual narrative that echoes the sophistication of the 1920s while resonating with the modern man. . . . #graphicdesign #branding #brand

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