small nod
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Years of Combined Experience
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Happy Clients
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Happy Clients
A prompt for you:
What story are you bringing to life this season?
Experiential graphic design for real-life connection.
We design physical and narrative experiences for live events—signage, installations, print, and spatial storytelling.
[00 Who we are]
Hi, we're small nod.
We take projects from early concept into the physical world, handling print and installation so you can focus on the moment you’re creating.
[01 What we do]
How can we help?
Clear direction matters most once ideas leave the page.
01
Make it Real
Turn ideas into tangible outcomes—so the original intent shows up clearly in the real world.
01
Make it Real
We start with a business reset: a conversation to understand what is shifting in your work and life, and what is needing alignment.
02
Guide Production
Bridge strategy, design, and production so nothing important falls through the cracks.
02
Guide Production
Bridge strategy, design, and production so nothing important falls through the cracks.
03
Keep the Thread
Keep the story intact as details build, from early direction through handoff.
03
Keep the Thread
Keep the story intact as details build, from early direction through handoff.
[06 About]
Creative minds. Practical magic.
Great design listens first.
We build experiences like timeless stories — crafted fast, lived long, felt deeply.
Our Team
Mel Lau
Founder & Creative Strategist
Designing the vision — alongside the makers who bring it to life.
[07 Client Reflections ]
Words from our partners.
Scott Francis
Founder & Advisor (BP3)
Melissa joined our team for a critical redesign that directly impacted revenue. Her mix of design clarity, communication skill, and disciplined process made her an ideal fit. A+ accountability and systems work.
Andy Bassiri
Senior Product Designer (IBM Design)
Melissa immediately strengthens any team she joins. Her proactive, professional attitude keeps projects organized and ahead of the curve, and she brings steady positivity to fast-paced environments.
Scott Francis
Founder & Advisor (BP3)
Melissa joined our team for a critical redesign that directly impacted revenue. Her mix of design clarity, communication skill, and disciplined process made her an ideal fit. A+ accountability and systems work.
Andy Bassiri
Senior Product Designer (IBM Design)
Melissa immediately strengthens any team she joins. Her proactive, professional attitude keeps projects organized and ahead of the curve, and she brings steady positivity to fast-paced environments.
Verified LinkedIn recommendations.
[08 FAQ]
Clarity begins with honest answers.
How long does a project take?
Branding runs 4–6 weeks start to finish. Smaller Brand Pulse Reports land in under two weeks. Fast enough to stay inspired; paced enough to stay thoughtful.
Who do you usually work with?
For projects, we usually split payments into 2 or 3 milestones. For monthly plans, billing is done upfront each month. Everything is clear and agreed upon before we start.
What's the first step?
Schedule a call with us. We’ll start with a short conversation or written brief to pinpoint what you need most. No pressure—just clarity and direction.
How long does a project take?
Branding runs 4–6 weeks start to finish. Smaller Brand Pulse Reports land in under two weeks. Fast enough to stay inspired; paced enough to stay thoughtful.
Who do you usually work with?
For projects, we usually split payments into 2 or 3 milestones. For monthly plans, billing is done upfront each month. Everything is clear and agreed upon before we start.
What's the first step?
Schedule a call with us. We’ll start with a short conversation or written brief to pinpoint what you need most. No pressure—just clarity and direction.
Presence is our medium.
We bridge emotion and structure—
turning intuition into systems, and story into space.
We listen for what already feels true, then shape a brand that moves and remembers the way its people do.
Built for those who care how their work feels—not just how it looks.
We bridge emotion and structure—
turning intuition into systems, and story into space.
Built for those who care how their work feels—not just how it looks.
small
nod
design
0+
0+
Completed Projects
0+
0+
Years of Combined Experience
80%
80%
Happy Clients
A prompt for you:
What story are you bringing to life this season?
Experiential graphic design for real-life connection.
We design physical and narrative experiences for live events—signage, installations, print, and spatial storytelling.
[00 Who we are]
Hi, we're small nod.
We take projects from early concept into the physical world, handling print and installation so you can focus on the moment you’re creating.
[01 What we do]
How can we help?
Clear direction matters most once ideas leave the page.
01
Make it Real
Turn ideas into tangible outcomes—so the original intent shows up clearly in the real world.
02
Guide Production
Bridge strategy, design, and production so nothing important falls through the cracks.
03
Keep the Thread
Keep the story intact as details build, from early direction through handoff.
[06 About]
Creative minds. Practical magic.
Great design listens first.
We build experiences like timeless stories — crafted fast, lived long, felt deeply.
Our Team
Mel Lau
Founder & Creative Strategist
Designing the vision — alongside the makers who bring it to life.
[07 Client Reflections ]
Words from our partners.
Scott Francis
Founder & Advisor (BP3)
Melissa joined our team for a critical redesign that directly impacted revenue. Her mix of design clarity, communication skill, and disciplined process made her an ideal fit. A+ accountability and systems work.
Andy Bassiri
Senior Product Designer (IBM Design)
Melissa immediately strengthens any team she joins. Her proactive, professional attitude keeps projects organized and ahead of the curve, and she brings steady positivity to fast-paced environments.
Scott Francis
Founder & Advisor (BP3)
Melissa joined our team for a critical redesign that directly impacted revenue. Her mix of design clarity, communication skill, and disciplined process made her an ideal fit. A+ accountability and systems work.
Andy Bassiri
Senior Product Designer (IBM Design)
Melissa immediately strengthens any team she joins. Her proactive, professional attitude keeps projects organized and ahead of the curve, and she brings steady positivity to fast-paced environments.
Scott Francis
Founder & Advisor (BP3)
Melissa joined our team for a critical redesign that directly impacted revenue. Her mix of design clarity, communication skill, and disciplined process made her an ideal fit. A+ accountability and systems work.
Andy Bassiri
Senior Product Designer (IBM Design)
Melissa immediately strengthens any team she joins. Her proactive, professional attitude keeps projects organized and ahead of the curve, and she brings steady positivity to fast-paced environments.
Scott Francis
Founder & Advisor (BP3)
Melissa joined our team for a critical redesign that directly impacted revenue. Her mix of design clarity, communication skill, and disciplined process made her an ideal fit. A+ accountability and systems work.
Andy Bassiri
Senior Product Designer (IBM Design)
Melissa immediately strengthens any team she joins. Her proactive, professional attitude keeps projects organized and ahead of the curve, and she brings steady positivity to fast-paced environments.
Verified LinkedIn recommendations.
[08 FAQ]
Clarity begins with honest answers.
How long does a project take?
Branding runs 4–6 weeks start to finish. Smaller Brand Pulse Reports land in under two weeks. Fast enough to stay inspired; paced enough to stay thoughtful.
Who do you usually work with?
For projects, we usually split payments into 2 or 3 milestones. For monthly plans, billing is done upfront each month. Everything is clear and agreed upon before we start.
What's the first step?
Schedule a call with us. We’ll start with a short conversation or written brief to pinpoint what you need most. No pressure—just clarity and direction.
Presence is our medium.
We bridge emotion and structure—
turning intuition into systems, and story into space.
We listen for what already feels true, then shape a brand that moves and remembers the way its people do.
Built for those who care how their work feels—not just how it looks.
We bridge emotion and structure—
turning intuition into systems, and story into space.
Built for those who care how their work feels—not just how it looks.
Ready to move? Build an experience that holds the room.
2026© All rights reserved.
Ready to move? Build an experience that holds the room.
2026© All rights reserved.
Ready to move? Build an experience that holds the room.
2026© All rights reserved.