Creative party of one,
creative friend of many.
Studio
Creative Friend Studio is the solo design practise of Laura Chong. Laura has been freelancing for over 15 years, primarily working directly with clients but also lending a helping hand at various design studios and marketing agencies around Melbourne, Australia.
Whilst the studio is a party of one, we’re a friend of many - we have a network of very creative mates that we can call on to assist with projects. Whether you’re planning an event that draws thousands, or a small business with big ideas, say hello to your favourite @creativefriend.studio 👋
We believe in lasting relationships with our clients. Once you’re on board with your favourite Creative Friend, we’re friends for life.
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Hi friend! I’m an independent Brand Designer & Front-end Web Developer based in Melbourne, Australia. Equally comfortable in print and code, my passion lies in creating fun brands and fun(ctional) websites, especially for the hospitality & major events industries - think those venues/events you plan your weekend around (Food trucks at the AO, One Wybelenna Spa and The Sails Motel have been my favourite projects to-date!). On my client bucket list is to work some magic with Lululemon, Mecca & a boutique hotel.
In a past era, I was also a yoga teacher with a 500hr YTT qualification. But these days you’ll find me training at BFT, reading the latest rec from #booktok, or baking up a storm in the kitchen.
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Software
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator
Figma
VSCode
Platforms
Wordpress
Shopify
Squarespace
Code
HTML & SCSS
Vanilla JS & jQuery
Wordpress PHP
Shopify Liquid
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Design Studios
Photography
Events & Media
Services
In person, online or onsite,
We’re the only plus-one you need.
In Person (Branding)
Branding | Graphic Design | Packaging | Signage & Wayfinding
We love creating thoughtful brand experiences that truly reflect our clients. From your local cafe, to the large-scale events, we’ve designed brand experiences that you just can’t help but snap a pic for the ‘gram…. after all, isn’t it all about the #vibes
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![One Wybelenna stationery suite including menus, notepads, gift vouchers, business cards with green cover and gold foil logo embossed on the front. Also red protea flower on a black background.]()
One Wybelenna Spa, Brisbane
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![A woman and a man celebrating at a polo event, woman with glasses, hat, holding a glass of wine, man wearing a helmet, sunglasses, on a horse, with tents and spectators in the background of Flinders Polo]()
Country Road Flinders Polo, Victoria
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![Red cocktail with a frothy white top garnished with a dried blood orange slice on a wooden table at Commis Collingwood]()
Commis Wine Bar
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![Exterior view of a Royale at night with signage for burgers, outdoor lighting, and a sidewalk with a sandwich board menu featuring their signature burger]()
Royale Burgers, Brighton
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![Green circular sign for 'Bruno & Co' f attached to the exterior of a building, featuring a white coffee cup icon and the text ' Lavazza Torino, Italia, 1895'.]()
Bruno&Co Cafe, Armadale
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![Chef Adam D'Sylva smiling and holding a large container of fried chicken in an outdoor setting with a food stand that reads 'Fried Chicken' in the background at the Australia Open]()
D’Sylva’s Fried Chicken, AO2020
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![Four people wearing navy t-shirts with 'Polo Club Point Nepean' logo and white aprons, standing outdoors in front of green trees and a woven fence at Portsea Polo]()
Polo Club Point Nepean
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![Table filled with various breakfast foods including pastries, coffee, and savory dishes at a Little B Cafe in Cremorne]()
Little B Cafe, Cremorne
Online (Digital)
Web Design (UI and UX) | Prototyping & Wireframing
Front-end Development | Wordpress | Shopify | Squarespace
We’ve been building websites since before iPhones, and how technology has changed! But once thing hasn’t - our goal make your website experience EASY. Easy for you to maintain, and easy for your customers to use.
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![Multiple smartphones displaying content related to the AAMI Clanger Buster Clinics, including a woman holding a football, an application form, and group photos of women athletes, all on a red background.]()
AAMI x AFL
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![Smartphone displaying a Pepsi Max Soda Shop voting app, with two flavors: Creaming Soda Cola and Vanilla Cola, in front of two ice cream sundaes on a pink background.]()
Pepsi
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![Three overlapping screens of sports-related websites on a basketball court backdrop, featuring basketball players, officials, and a map with match locations for Basketball Victoria]()
Basketball Victoria
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![Three smartphones displaying event tickets and information for upcoming Carlton Draught events, with a crowded sports stadium in the background.]()
Carlton Draught
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![A tablet displaying Kisume Melbourne events and function rooms placed on a black tiled floor.]()
Kisumé
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![Front view of a white building with large arched windows and a glass door, surrounded by a landscaped garden with green shrubs and small plants with beautiful windows by Thermeco]()
Thermeco Australia
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![Exterior view of The Sails Motel & Pool Club, a two-story motel with an outdoor dining area featuring umbrellas, parked cars in the lot, and a sign indicating no vacancy.]()
The Sails Motel
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![Three floating digital advertisements for Salvo on the side of a tall glass skyscraper with a view of a city and ocean in the background.]()
Salvo Property Group
Onsite (Freelance Collaborations)
Event Sponsorship Branding | Sports | Hospitality
Seamlessly slotting into agency teams is our speciality. We’ve been lucky enough to freelance/collaborate with agencies around Melbourne, whipping up magic for their clients such as the Australian Open, AFL, F1 GP, Cricket Australia, NRL, just to name a few. Got a project that needs an extra hand? I’ve got two 🙌
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![A promotional display for Panadol pain relief medication with four stations, each equipped with tablets, headphones, and screens showing data, set up inside a tent at Formula One Grand Prix Melbourne]()
F1 Australian GP 2024
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![Two people standing behind a promotional table holding cans of Solo soda, with a large display of Solo cans and a giant Solo can in the background, advertising zero sugar and lemon flavor at an outdoor event.]()
AFL Gather Round 2024
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![Sportsbet locker display with names and teams of athletes, illuminated by blue lighting, with the phrase 'Every Moment Matters' at the bottom.]()
NFL Grand Final 2024
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![Celebrating AFL Grand Final Dash with players and staff on field surrounded by Gatorade advertising.]()
2024 Gatorade Grand Final Sprint
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![Chef Adam Dyslva holding a burger and an oversized tennis ball with AO promoting Royale food truck at the Australian Open.]()
Australian Open 2020
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![A pink beach bar kiosk with floral decorations, serving drinks and snacks, with a man in a pink shirt ordering at the counter.]()
Gordon’s Gin x Portsea Polo
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![Group of five people, three men and two women, sitting at a dining table with food and drinks, smiling at the camera, outdoors with a beach backdrop in the background.]()
Portsea Polo
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Stadium Sports 2025, Marvel Stadium
