Expertise

What we do and
how we can help.

We offer clients our knowledge, our experience and our unique way of seeing the world. But we also bring to every project the courage to jump into the abyss and create something totally new – a skill which allows our clients to push boundaries in their own markets with work that is genuinely memorable.

What we do and how we can help.

We offer clients our knowledge, our experience and our unique way of seeing the world. But we also bring to every project the courage to jump into the abyss and create something totally new – a skill which allows our clients to push boundaries in their own markets with work that is genuinely memorable.

We transform complex concepts into understandable ideas.

We often work with clients who are doing incredibly complex, interconnected things which have the potential to change the way we think and live. We work with them to understand the intricacy of what they do, then translate that into communications which people can genuinely connect with. Simple, but not simplistic. Intelligent, but always approachable.

We give your vision a voice.

Our team of writers, designers and creative thinkers bring the expertise and insights to bring your vision to life – through the way your brand speaks, the way your brand looks and the way your brand engages with your audience. We help to articulate that almost indescribable essence which drives what you do and why you do it.

We think differently.

We recognise how beneficial it is to be unique. We help our clients to identify their strengths and articulate what makes them truly distinct. Then we find an authentic way to stand out – through language, through image making, through clarity in our design, and sometimes even through a little bit of humour.

And we like to make a difference.

We are inspired every day by the contribution our clients’ work makes to the world in which we live – whether it be reducing consumption, improving mental health outcomes or educating future generations. We work with market leaders and innovators who are redefining the future, and we bring communication insights to help them create change. And besides, we don’t really fancy selling people more ice creams they don’t need.

We transform complex concepts into understandable ideas.

We often work with clients who are doing incredibly complex, interconnected things which have the potential to change the way we think and live. We work with them to understand the intricacy of what they do, then translate that into communications which people can genuinely connect with. Simple, but not simplistic. Intelligent, but always approachable.

We give your vision a voice.

Our team of writers, designers and creative thinkers bring the expertise and insights to bring your vision to life – through the way your brand speaks, the way your brand looks and the way your brand engages with your audience. We help to articulate that almost indescribable essence which drives what you do and why you do it.

We think differently.

We recognise how beneficial it is to be unique. We help our clients to identify their strengths and articulate what makes them truly distinct. Then we find an authentic way to stand out – through language, through image making, through clarity in our design, and sometimes even through a little bit of humour.

And we like to make a difference.

We are inspired every day by the contribution our clients’ work makes to the world in which we live – whether it be reducing consumption, improving mental health outcomes or educating future generations. We work with market leaders and innovators who are redefining the future, and we bring communication insights to help them create change. And besides, we don’t really fancy selling people more ice creams they don’t need.

Results

Here are just a few of the
results we’re proud to have
played a part in achieving:

50%

Reduction in beach litter for City of Port Phillip

44%

Increase in economic impact for Melbourne Music Week

8x

Eight-fold increase in research partnership leads for the Melbourne School of Engineering

58%

Increase in website traffic for Victoria’s Small Business Festival

70%

Increase in sales for Fairfax Digital

50%

Increase in mobile traffic for Federation Square

Disciplines

We bring specialised expertise across the following disciplines:

Strategy & engagement
While strategic thinking is at the heart of any project we undertake, we also offer specialised brand strategy, naming and engagement services to assist clients in advancing forward thinking brands.

Our services include brand workshops, stakeholder engagement, best practice reviews, competitor analysis and customer journey mapping – all of which provide insights into the development of brand values and frameworks. We collaborate with our clients to develop brand and positioning strategies which transform brands in line with their organisational vision.
Brand & identity
We help bring brands to life across all of their platforms and channels.

We work with organisations large and small to define what makes them unique. We combine creative thinking and insights across strategy, design, messaging and digital to ensure our clients’ brands are relevant and memorable.

Whether it be developing a new brand, refreshing an existing one or helping a well established brand connect across a new platform, we can help.
Messaging
Drawing on the combined skills of writers, designers and creative thinkers – Studio Binocular works with our clients to define their brand voice. 

From tone of voice to brand narratives and key campaign messaging, we help clients cut through complexity to develop simple and compelling messages. 

Our thoughtful approach looks at our clients’ unique strengths through the lens of their audience – helping us to determine what really matters and what will really resonate.
Campaigns
Studio Binocular have designed, developed and delivered fully integrated campaigns for major media companies, travel titans and water retailers. 

Whether the goal is decreasing consumption, changing behaviour, or increasing engagement, we have the expertise and experience to deliver innovative and memorable campaigns. 

Our multidisciplinary team have the skills to execute campaigns across the full suite of contemporary channels – from video and HTML5 animation through to social, ambient and outdoor.
Digital, online & motion
Studio Binocular are passionate about the opportunities which digital platforms present for contemporary brands.

We bring expertise in designing award-winning interfaces for complex, fully responsive websites. Our work spans all stages of the website development process – from information architecture and wireframing through to design, development, content creation and user testing. 

We offer animation, 3D motion graphics and full video production to ensure our clients can take full advantage of emerging digital and social opportunities.
Wayfinding & placemaking
From award-winning wayfinding programs for entire cities, through to placemaking brands for towns and communities, Studio Binocular brings highly specialised expertise to this field of work.

Our wayfinding expertise has been built off nearly 20 years of best practice pedestrian and cycling wayfinding for the likes of Sydney city, Adelaide city, Port Phillip and Vic Roads. We bring an understanding of how people navigate physical spaces and how wayfinding can assist them in their decision making process. Our work in this area is defined by its goal of boosting active transport and creating more connected communities.
Publication
As we move beyond the digital age, publications still have an important role to play in communicating long-form organisational achievements and offerings.

At Studio Binocular, we work with our clients on transforming their publication offerings for contemporary audience behaviours: we design annual reports as both printed publications and as content managed websites; fully interactive PDF publications; and internationally award-winning real-life magazines.

We bring award-winning, specialised experience in publication design – helping to transform long documents into inspiring publications which engage readers across multiple platforms.
Art direction
Images are powerful tools to capture people’s imagination and sense of possibility.

At Studio Binocular we work with clients to bring abstract and complex ideas to life – whether it be visualising the unseen work of engineering researchers or creating abstract imagery which represents the rise of wealth inequality.

We use creative thinking to develop ambitious and original ideas which help our clients define their own unique place in the market, and we draw upon the skills of photographers, 3D artists and illustrators to make it happen.

Sectors

We also bring specialised expertise across the following sectors:

Education
We work with Australia’s leading universities at all levels to empower change through education – from prospective students to research and industry partnerships.
Health & human services
Our clients in the health sector range from mental health peak bodies, to public health campaigns and organisations helping to translate research into real-world impact.
Government
We work with all levels of government – from grassroots community programs for local governments through to larger strategic initiatives driven by federal and state governments.
Innovation & Technology
Technology is changing the way we live, work, learn and communicate. It has had, and will continue to have, a profound impact on our economy and our way of life.
Events & Festivals
Events and festivals have the unique ability to bring people together – they provide us with a forum to celebrate our successes and share our ideas, as we unearth new concepts and collaborations.
Design, Arts & Culture
We bring extensive experience in working with Melbourne’s design, arts and cultural community – helping to produce innovative, award-winning work for some of our most loved cultural icons.
Visitor economy
Whether it's visiting a regional gallery or dining out in inner Melbourne – visitors make an enormous contribution to local communities through jobs, economic growth and social vibrancy.