Website Design, DIY Mentorship, and Creative Support for Independent Businesses

Whether you're starting from scratch or knee-deep in a DIY build, I offer clear, approachable services that meet you exactly where you are. Let’s make your Squarespace site shine—with style, clarity, and confidence.

● The success of my clients is my top priority, and through collaboration, creativity, and technical expertise, I strive to create digital experiences that engage, inspire, and convert.

● My approach is rooted in a deep understanding of digital trends and user experience, ensuring every project looks great and performs exceptionally well.

● Whether you're a startup looking for a launch platform or an established business seeking to enhance your online presence, my goal is to bring your vision to life with precision and passion.

About

Mela Studio is a happy company of one. After a decade producing websites for the BBC, my freelance journey started in 2015.

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DESIGNER & FOUNDER

Angharad Jones

A creative problem solver with a keen eye for design and business tech. An advocate for keeping things simple. Passionate about supporting small business owners & freelancers on digital projects.

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BUSINESS TOOLS

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A carefully curated list of tools I use daily. Trusted platforms that support my design process, client work, and business growth. Simple, reliable resources that help creative business owners work smarter and show up confidently.

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No matter where you are in your business, I’m here to help you reach where you want to be next.

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Chapter Arts Centre,

Mela Studio’s creative home in Cardiff

PROJECTS

Over the past decade, I’ve crafted websites for a host of incredible businesses who are creating their stamp on the world.

Seeing them thrive and evolve whilst I've supported them through my digital & design expertise is the reason I established Mela Studio.

  • "Working with Angharad for the Squarespace Tidy Up Day was SO GOOD. It was super organised and seamless from start to finish, and we got so much done in the day (more than I expected!) If you need to sort your website out and you want to do it quickly and painlessly, get in touch with Angharad. She'll sort you out!"

    Katie Chappell, Founder & Illustrator

  • "We hired Angharad to work on the content design of our TV industry website: Outside the Box. She did a 100% amazing job, working against tight deadlines to deliver the site on time and within budget with great results. Angharad is super creative and a real pro at what she does. She is real pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her. I really hope we get to work together again on future projects!"

    Helen Roberts, Website Manager at Everyone TV (Freeview & Freesat)

  • "Working with Angharad is really smooth. She's organised, creative, efficient and a great partner to have on a website project. A true Doer!"

    Jess Sims, The Doers

  • "Angharad took our ideas and turned them into a cohesive online presence via a series of design days. I can't believe she made all that happen without hiring a brand designer. Very impressive. Angharad was flexible and accommodating. She knows Squarespace inside out, and her flexible way of working via design days meant that her work could fit our timeline. The Squarespace site looks fantastic and has given us a website to be proud to send our clients."

    Roșie Dalling - The Boost Global

  • “Despite working in digital marketing, I am often completely flummoxed by the 'back end' of the platforms I use every day to support my business. When I got myself in a muddle between my Squarespace website and Google Workspace I spent hours trying to unpick the mess by myself. In the end I called on the services of Angharad who was absolutely brilliant - she was calm, efficient, tenacious and (importantly) did not once make me feel stupid for finding this stuff difficult. I know exactly who I will be calling the next time I need support (because there definitely will be a next time...)”

    Nicola Washington, Too Much Social

  • "I was feeling a little overwhelmed with a domain issue that I just couldn't get my head around. Angharad quickly presented a clear solution and helped me sort everything out. It was like a weight was lifted off my shoulders! It was so great to be able to use our Power Hour to quickly fix a problem that would have taken me days to figure out. Plus she is super friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Totally recommend this service."

    Diana Oliveira Photography

  • "Angharad listened to what I was after and understood my brand and vision. I'd had a go at building the perfect website myself but decided I needed a helping hand with making some cute changes in order to pull it all together and give it a more professional feel. Before I committed to the booking we had a friendly, laid-back chat which confirmed that Angharad would pull off exactly the kind of thing I had in mind. Diolch yn fawr! I love my new and improved website (-: ”

    Maggie Cross

  • “Angharad was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her creativity and expert knowledge made Mela Studio the perfect fit to work with my brand and revamp my squarespace website. She was so thorough and communicated well with regular updates. I love how well the website flows now and is much more coherent and user friendly. Angharad is so generous with her insights and advice and explains in a way that even a web novice like myself would understand. I would highly recommend Mela Studio, top notch!”

    Helen Bellamy, Nelly's Treasures

  • "The Squarespace Tidy Up Day was brilliant! The whole process was super organised, smooth and straightforward. I’d been struggling with some behind-the-scenes tech issues on my site for months but Angharad sorted everything out straight away. My site looks so much cleaner, clearer and is now much easier to navigate. Angharad really took the time to understand what I needed from my site and I’m so happy with the result! If your Squarespace portfolio could use some love, get in touch with Angharad - you won’t regret it!"

    Nanette Reagan, Illustrator

  • “Working with Angharad has been an absolute dream. From the initial concept to the final creation, she has brought my vision to life and has been so helpful and supportive along the way. Her creative skills and ideas are outstanding, and her patience and understanding when it came to creating my website were second to none. She has supported me fully throughout the process, making any edits and suggesting new ideas when I needed them. I would recommend Angharad to anyone looking for a beautifully-designed and easy to use website to compliment their business.”

    Sian Childs, Natal Fit

  • “Angharad helped me build my dream website! It’s enabled me to organise my orders in a more timely and professional way, which has helped my Buisness massively! Angharad is so knowledgeable and was able to bring all my ideas to life! (being someone who’s not very tech savvy!) Angharad was patient and taught me how to maintain my website. Diolch Angharad!”

    Molly ST

  • “Can’t recommend Angharad highly enough. She made building a new website a really enjoyable experience and we’re really pleased with the final outcome. What the site can’t show is the little extras that came by working with her (besides for coffee & croissants) she recommended us to a brilliant photographer and was just very open and honest about what works, what doesn’t and how to best communicate what we do.”

    Jude Lau, The Printhaus

  • “Angharad worked diligently with me to create a slick, stylish new website that I am beyond excited to show off. While I deliberated over the content, Angharad patiently led me through a variety of options and price plans that more than met my brief. I would recommend Mela Studio to any creative business or individual looking for a web build that will suitably reflect their content. It was an added bonus that Angharad is charming too, simplifying the process and explaining it in straightforward terms. Thank you!”

    Alexandra Fullerton, Fashion Director

How I work

All work created with Mela Studio is intuitive and methodical, based on years of designing systems and websites with the users in mind. Projects always vary in requirements, user understanding and scope - but I will always talk this through to craft a solution that best fits your needs. 

No matter where you are in your business, I’m here to help you reach where you want to be next.

  • 💻 1. Web Design Services

    Custom websites for creative businesses who want something they’re proud to share.

    Services include:

    Full Web Design Package
    8-week process with strategy, UX, and full Squarespace build
    (Optional Mini Brand Package add-on for a cohesive launch)

    Design Days
    One-day intensives for fast, focused improvements

    ✅ Best for you if: You're ready for something polished, professional, and collaborative.

  • 🤝 2. Creative Business Support

    Ongoing design and content support to keep your digital presence sharp.

    Services include:

    Power Hours – 1:1 sessions for design tweaks, questions or strategy

    Monthly Creative Retainer – regular support for updates, assets, newsletters & more

    ✅ Best for you if: You’ve launched your site and want consistent support without the agency fees.

  • ☺ 3. DIY Website Mentorship & Training

    Expert support to help you build or finish your Squarespace site with confidence.

    Services include:

    Mentor Packages – 6-week guided builds with structure, check-ins, and content tools

    Website Sprints – short-term help for project management, creative tasks, and troubleshooting

    ✅ Best for you if: You want to build it yourself — but not alone.

  • 📂 4. Digital Resources

    Self-guided tools and checklists to simplify your process.

    Downloads:

    Website Content Preparation Guide

    DIY Website Checklist (coming soon!)

    Designer Handoff Checklist (coming soon!)

    ✅ Best for you if: You want to DIY with clarity and don’t know where to start

  • 🎯 Not Sure What You Need?

    Let’s figure it out together. I’ll guide you to the best fit — no pressure, just clarity.

    👉 Book a free discovery call
    👉 Or email me at hi@mela.studio

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FAQ

  • I am based at my studio in Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, but I’m well-versed in working online with clients all over the world.

    • Growing up in Wales, for me Mela meant playfulness/being playful/playing around.

    • It can also mean ‘to gather honey’ in Welsh.

    • It’s also a gathering of people, like a fair in Hindi

    • In Italian, it means apple.

  • Wondering how to pronounce Angharad?

    Ang-hah-rad

    NG as in the NG in the word sing

    Listen here

  • For websites, I focus on Squarespace for most small business owners, and Shopify for ecommerce.

    However, I can also help with email, domain and newsletter setup in platforms such as Flodesk and Google Workspace.

  • Of course, book in a free 20 minute discovery call to chat about how I can support your business.

  • No problem! I can help you shape your content and recommend trusted photographers and copywriters. I also provide a free content prep guide and light editing support to get you started.

  • Absolutely. All my websites are built with handover in mind. I’ll walk you through the basics and provide guidance so you feel empowered to manage your site moving forward—no tech team required.

  • Sign up to my weekly Newsletter - Good Links, or follow Mela Studio on Instagram

If you have any specific questions, email the studio

Contact

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Think I might be a good fit for your upcoming project?

I’d love to hear more about how I can support your business. Book a free 20 minute discovery call to chat through your requirements or start a project below.