blond is a design studio founded and under the creative direction of James Melia. The agency strives to uncover simple design solutions to what are often complex and multifaceted problems. Our work spans multiple sectors and design services, including Industrial Design, Branding, UX & UI and Packaging Design.
Whether for the physical or digital world, we use a thorough research methodology and a strategic lens to unpeel a problem’s layers of complexity to uncover new opportunities for innovative solutions. Our team of makers, designers and strategists carefully craft brands and products to deliver real user benefits that stand the test of time.
In the past year alone, our work has helped start-up clients to raise over $20m in investment to build their businesses and go on to become global leaders. Our approach not only focuses on the creation of products but encourages our clients to consider the broader picture, empowering businesses and enabling them to overcome financial obstacles.


No matter the brief or challenge, we deploy a straightforward three-step process: discover, design, and implement. As the project unfolds, we use a range of different tools to help our clients go from idea to fruition, including sketching, CAD, prototyping and 3D printing. We use digital methods for accuracy and efficiency, and analogue methods to ground our work — ensuring realism and a human touch.
From zero-waste circular packaging to steel water bottles and refillable deodorants, our process enables our team to not only find simple solutions but sustainable ones. Our Sustainable Manifesto outlines the ways in which we use design to have a positive impact on people and our planet.

Akbank
AMPM
Anther and Moss
Avira
Bank al Etihad
Borrn
Bosch
Broad
Casarte
Chipolo
DADI
Daily Practice
DaisyFace
Dizzie
DNO
Edge
Epson
F-Y-C
Frend
Fussy
Haier
Impulse
Joseph Joseph
Kia
LG
MADE
Mitsubishi
Nolii
OnePlus
Product Hunt
Rapha
Revolut
Roots
Ruka
Sony
Stack Overflow
Stitch
Tesoro
UA Packaging
Vent
VioSculpt
Vochlea
Yandex Go
Yod&Co
Zobi