The Teddington Studio was created to support local businesses with thoughtful, practical brand and marketing guidance.

Many independent businesses are doing great work, but don’t always have the time or headspace to step back and look at how everything fits together. The studio exists to offer a fresh, experienced perspective — helping business owners bring clarity to their brand, refine how they’re presented, and make confident decisions about what to focus on next.

The approach is considered, collaborative and deliberately low-pressure. There are no long retainers or overcomplicated processes — just clear thinking and support where it’s genuinely useful.

The studio is run by Mel Schofield, a senior brand and marketing professional with over 13 years’ experience working across brand, marketing and creative direction.

About Mel

Mel has worked in senior in-house roles, leading brand strategy, website projects and marketing initiatives for growing businesses. Her experience sits at the intersection of strategy, creative direction and execution — helping businesses clarify what they stand for and ensure that how they look and sound reflects the quality of what they offer.

Today, Mel works locally with a small number of independent businesses at a time, bringing that experience into a more hands-on, considered setting. She specialises in helping businesses refine their positioning, improve clarity and coherence, and elevate how they’re presented — without unnecessary complexity or disruption.

Based locally

Mel lives in Teddington and works closely with businesses in the local area.

She values long-term relationships, thoughtful work and supporting the kind of independent businesses that contribute to the character and community of the area.

Outside of work, Mel is mum to two energetic boys and is currently exploring acrylic painting.