Reintroducing MEK: A New Era in Creative Impact

MEK evolved from a typical design studio focused on aesthetics, to the creative impact studio we are today, transforming brands into catalysts for change.

From the first commercial logo in 1787 (Twinings, FYI) to the widespread use of design platforms in 2025, design has been integral to the progress of culture and society. Each evolution has shaped how we interact with brands and how we engage with the world.

Now we’re in an era that rethinks the role of design in the context of social and environmental impact, and at MEK we’re leading the charge. We’ve evolved from a typical design studio focused on aesthetics, to the creative impact studio transforming brands into catalysts for change. Our pioneering approach combines strategic clarity, creative innovation, grassroots activism, and a future-forward vision, embedding impact at the forefront of our process and the core of our outcomes.

Evolution

When we started MEK back in 2020, we wanted to show how powerful design can be when used as a vessel of truth and beauty to communicate the most important issues of our time, as well as challenge the industry’s role in contributing to the destruction of our planet, its inhabitants, and its resources. And we did just that. Our work didn’t just offer something new, it sparked important conversations about the part we all play in these issues and how our choices impact them.

But as we’ve grown, so too has our ambition. While design will always remain at the heart of what we do, we realised that the real opportunity to make an impact lies in transforming brands as catalysts for change. That’s why we’ve focused our expertise on the three stages of change:

AWARENESS > ACTION > IMPACT

This involves:

  •  Embedding impact into the foundation of the design process
  • Repositioning how brands are perceived and understood
  • Redefining identity beyond visuals to align strategy, vision, mission, and action
  • Reimagining engagement to build emotional connections that inspire action
  • Challenging convention to help brands push boundaries and lead their industries forward

For MEK, transforming a brand ensures it evolves, influences, and creates real-world impact.

Future

We believe true impact requires a shift in how we approach strategy and design. By positioning ourselves as a creative impact studio, we set new standards and embrace the power of creativity to inspire real change. This evolution elevates our work alongside leading innovators and progressive companies to help them envision and build better futures. We’re excited to lead the way and invite you to join us in this new era of design.

MEK: Armenian for one.

One people.

One planet.

Let’s do better together.

By Mirella Arapian
Founder & Executive Creative Director, MEK. Board Member, Design Declares Australia.
Date
20.02.2025
Author
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