JULIE OCKERBY

Principal Creative Director, Meli Studio

Julie Ockerby is an acclaimed design leader, founder, and Creative Director of Meli Studio. With a career spanning over two decades, Julie has reimagined the possibilities of interior and spatial design across luxury boutique hotels, high-end residential, and aged care living. Her early work with global trailblazers at Design Hotels sharpened her instinct for crafting spaces that are not only visually striking but deeply connected to human experience.

At Meli Studio, Julie leads an award-winning team, pushing creative boundaries to deliver transformative environments that blend beauty, function, and emotional resonance. Drawing from her unique background in nursing and commercial strategy, Julie designs with rare empathy and precision, setting new benchmarks in the design world. Fiercely committed to innovation, integrity, and excellence, Julie continues to inspire a new generation of designers to create spaces that don’t just look good — they change lives and experiences.

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