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Launching new? Rebranding old? Starting fresh?

Creating websites, branding and so much more for the Ballarat region. What exactly do you do at Areweb?

At our Ballarat design studio, we do things properly. Sharp lines, clever concepts, and websites that do more than just sit there looking pretty. We’re the kind of creative agency that sweats the small stuff, obsesses over the big picture, and still hits deadlines with time to fix our hair. We specialise in graphic design, branding, and custom website design helping businesses across Ballarat and beyond build their presence with confidence. Whether you need a logo that actually feels like your business, a brand identity that sticks, or a website that loads fast and converts well we’ve got you.

The team offer brand and website audits to help you figure out what’s worth keeping, what’s holding you back, and how to move forward with style (and strategy). We also handle the stuff no one likes talking about: basic IT needs, email setups, hosting advice, and helping you make sense of the tech behind the curtain without making you feel like you’re in a computer science class. Our work is a mix of creative thinking, clean design, and practical know-how. No fluff. No confusing lingo. Just solid solutions that make your brand look good and work better.

We’re proudly based in Ballarat and love working with locals but we’re not afraid to think beyond postcode boundaries. So, whether you’re after a one-off design job, a full rebrand, or someone to finally explain DNS in a way that makes sense – you’re in good hands.

Meet the team

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Emma Smith

Design Director

Emma Smith (Fortescue) knows the Ballarat business scene like the back of her sketchbook. With years spent as a local studio manager and director of a photography studio, she’s got a sharp eye and a sharper instinct for what makes brands tick. When she’s not crafting creative magic, you’ll find her jamming on guitar or tending to her amphibious entourage: Snoop Frog, Froggy Osborne and Jon Bon Toady. Yes they have a group chat. No you can’t join it.

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Andy Smith

Web Director

Andy Smith is our Web Director and resident IT whisperer. With a deep background in IT and web design, he builds websites that are fast, functional, and seriously good-looking. He’s the guy who actually enjoys debugging things. Outside the studio, Andy hikes to places with no phone signal (on purpose), snaps stunning landscapes, and spoils his delightfully round bulldog, Luna.

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Rob Folbigg

Accounts Director

Rob Folbigg is our Accounts Director and local tech wizard, known for solving problems before most people even know they exist. With a strong IT background and a sharp business mind, Rob keeps things running smoothly while always pushing for the best outcomes for our clients. When he’s off the clock, you’ll find him at obscure gigs, spoiling his fur babies, and investing in his human ones. Approachable. Efficient. Occasionally caffeinated..

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