Residency Studios

About Residency Studios

We bring branding, websites, digital marketing, social media and design together under one roof. Creating connected creative work that looks great, works hard and helps businesses connect with people and grow.

Services and pricing

• Store build or redesign$5,000–$25,000
  What's included

  We specialise in Shopify websites, for new or existing businesses looking to start from scratch or improve their current site. We have a great deal of examples on our website: https://residencystudios.com/work/

• Theme customization$2,500–$10,000
• Headless commerce$10,000–$25,000
• Website audit and optimization strategy$1,000–$2,000
• Ongoing website management$500–$2,000

Featured work

• Pieces of Eight x Melanie Katsalidis

  The new site was designed to be visually refined and effortless to use. A key challenge was structuring two distinct but connected spaces: Pieces of Eight, a gallery showcasing multiple artists, and Melanie Katsalidis, the founder’s own jewellery label. Both now sit under one URL with clear navigation, complementary colour palettes, and subtle shifts in branding.

• Winepress Wine

  We created a custom Shopify website and online store for Winepress Wines, bringing the brand to life across a seamless e-commerce experience. We also integrated a Smile loyalty program and wine subscriptions, making it easier for customers to discover, purchase and stay connected with their favourite wines.

• BAIE Wines

  We rebuilt BAIE Wines’ website with a focus on customer retention and a stronger rewards experience. We introduced a subscription-based wine allocation program and reconstructed their Insider Stories page, creating a more engaging experience for customers while supporting long-term loyalty.

• Sundown Lighting

  We worked with Sundown, formerly Highlow Studio, to redefine their brand and create a custom Shopify website that reflects their handmade lighting. From a complete brand identity to a bespoke e-commerce experience, we created a considered digital presence that showcases their craftsmanship and unique products.

• Cotton On

  As part of our ongoing partnership with Cotton On Group, Residency Studios redeveloped the cottonon.com.au homepage, improving responsiveness, SEO and performance. Working within a high-traffic environment, we delivered a seamless, device-friendly experience without disrupting the live site.

• Doom Juice + ZZ Vino

  We created three connected Shopify experiences for Doom Juice, ZZ Vino and their Cellar Door, each with its own distinct identity while working seamlessly together. From custom page development and bold branding to 3D artwork and video, we built a cohesive digital ecosystem that brings all three to life.

Ratings and reviews

• Surfcoast WholefoodsStore build or redesignSep 21, 2026

  Exceptional standard of work and great communication in delivering the project - Thanks Josh and the team!

• PIECES of EIGHT GALLERYTheme customizationAug 6, 2025

  Working with Residency for the first time to redesign our website and e-commerce store was an outstanding experience. They were recommended by a friend, and their small, dedicated team handled the entire project from design to completion with seamless professionalism. Although we're based in Melbourne and they are in Geelong, communication was always easy via email and phone. For key stages of the project, they even visited us in person. Josh, in particular, made us feel incredibly confident with his extensive Shopify experience. He took the time to understand our needs and found a solution for every challenge we faced. We trusted Josh and his team completely as they guided us through the design process to the final launch, and we are absolutely thrilled with the result. After launch, Residency provided our team with great training on how to maintain the site, Kelsey in particular has been really helpful in this area. We are confident that if any issues or questions come up, they'll always be there to provide guidance. Beyond the excellent service, they also proved to be the most cost-effective option after comparing them with several other web designers. Residency was the only full-service company we found that could handle everything in-house, from web design and branding (a big thanks to Tim for his excellent design skills) to web development and marketing. We’ve already recommended them to friends and are now working with them to overhaul our EDM campaigns. We look forward to a continued relationship and more great outcomes!

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