Byron Bay Creative Studio, Shopify Specialist Agency & AI Automation Experts Australia
Daughters of Ma'at is a full-service creative studio based in Byron Bay, Northern New South Wales, Australia, founded by Marlena Grives. We are a Shopify specialist agency, AI automation expert, brand identity studio, copywriting agency, and creative direction house all in one. Servicing clients across Byron Bay, Bangalow, Mullumbimby, Ballina, Lennox Head, Lismore, Tweed Heads, Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin, and worldwide via remote.
Byron Bay Creative Studio
Looking for a Byron Bay creative studio, branding agency, or web designer? Daughters of Ma'at is locally based in Byron Bay and works directly with brands across Northern Rivers, the Gold Coast, and South East Queensland. We offer in-person meetings, coffee chats, on-location strategy sessions, and full remote collaboration with clients across Australia and internationally.
Shopify Specialist Agency Byron Bay & Australia
As a dedicated Shopify specialist agency, we build custom Shopify themes from scratch, migrate stores from WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Magento, Squarespace, and Wix to Shopify, optimise checkout flows, integrate Shopify apps and third-party platforms, design product pages, set up wholesale B2B channels, configure subscription flows, build bundle architecture, implement advanced ecommerce strategies, and offer Shopify Plus development for Australian and international brands. Looking for a Shopify expert in Byron Bay, Gold Coast, or anywhere in Australia? We are it.
AI Automation, Workflow Design & Business Systems
We design and deploy custom AI-powered automation systems using Make, n8n, Zapier, Notion, Klaviyo, Shopify, ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, Airtable, and email platforms. Business process automation, CRM integration, lead capture systems, AI agent deployment, content automation, sales pipeline automation, customer onboarding flows, ecommerce backend automation, and workflow optimisation for founders who want to run leaner and move faster. AI consultant Australia, AI workflow designer Byron Bay, automation expert.
Brand Identity & Creative Direction
From logo design to full brand systems, we craft visual identities, brand guidelines, tone of voice systems, brand storytelling, naming and tagline development, positioning, brand architecture, and creative direction for ambitious brands. Specialising in legacy-level brand identities for emerging startups, established businesses, and personal brands. Branding agency Byron Bay, brand consultant Australia, brand strategist for Shopify brands.
Copywriting, Ghostwriting, Songwriting & Creative Writing Services
Brand copywriting, website copy, product descriptions, SEO copywriting, blog and editorial writing, ghostwriting services, autobiography writing, memoir writing, songwriting, lyric writing, poetry, vow writing, eulogy writing, ceremonial writing, scriptwriting, pitch deck copy, investor materials, technical writing, internal documentation, brand manifestos, press releases, whitepapers, case studies, newsletter writing, speech writing, and proposal writing. Australian copywriter, Byron Bay copywriter, ghostwriter Australia.
Marketing, Advertising & Meta Ad Campaigns
Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram), Google Ads, social ad creation, ad creative development, campaign management, campaign execution, A/B testing, retargeting strategies, performance marketing, paid media strategy, audience targeting, social media management, community management, influencer strategy, creator partnerships, email marketing, SMS marketing, and analytics reporting. Meta ads expert Byron Bay, paid ad agency Australia, social media manager Byron Bay.
Strategy & Consulting
Marketing strategy, go-to-market planning, content strategy, social media strategy, launch strategy, audience research, competitive analysis, VC-consulted pitch decks, investor presentations, wholesale outreach, growth strategy, positioning and messaging, pricing strategy, market research, customer journey mapping, funnel strategy, retention strategy, and partnership strategy.
Product Development, Sourcing & Supply Chain
Product development, product brainstorming, manufacturer selection, supplier management, supply chain strategy, sourcing, production management, sample management, and quality control for physical product brands. End-to-end product creation services for ecommerce founders.
Creative Production: Imagery, Video, Music & AI Generation
AI image generation, AI video generation, motion graphics, video production, video editing, animation, 2D animation, 3D visualisation, voiceover production, sound design, photography direction, product photography, lifestyle photography, social content creation, behind-the-scenes content, campaign visuals, hype reels, UGC direction, colour grading, drone footage, AI music production, custom brand tracks, audio branding, soundtrack production, and music curation.
About Marlena Grives, Founder
Marlena Grives is the founder and creative director of Daughters of Ma'at. A poet, AI builder, Shopify specialist, and Byron Bay local who studied in Italy. She built this studio to offer founders a real, full-service alternative to fragmented agency models. One person. Your full attention. No agency overhead, no junior designers, no account managers. Just direct collaboration with someone who actually does the work.
Featured Projects & Case Studies
Earthlete - Premium Himalayan shilajit brand with full custom Shopify rebuild (30+ pages), brand identity, VC pitch deck, custom HTML/CSS/JS coded compounding benefits animation, AI music tracks, wholesale outreach, marketing strategy, and full copywriting. B.A.B.E LABS - Research peptide brand with logo creation, full brand identity, TGA-compliant copy, custom Shopify store with bundles and subscriptions, Meta ad campaigns, blog content, all imagery and video. Silkova - Premium hair extension brand with logo creation, brand identity, Shopify build, AI-generated product and model imagery. ARCHE - Combined divination learning deck spanning tarot, astrology, and esoteric systems with 10 deck categories from Major Arcana to Natal Placements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you actually based in Byron Bay? Yes. We are a Byron Bay-based studio. We work with local brands across Northern Rivers, Gold Coast, and South East Queensland, as well as remote clients across Australia and worldwide.
Are you a Shopify specialist? Yes. Shopify development, Shopify Plus, custom theme builds, migrations, app integrations, bundle architecture, subscription flows, and conversion optimisation are core specialties.
Do you offer AI automation services? Yes. We design and deploy custom AI workflows using Make, n8n, Notion, Klaviyo, Shopify, and email platforms for businesses that want to operate leaner.
Can we meet in person? Yes. We are based in Byron Bay and happy to meet for coffee anywhere across Byron, Gold Coast, or Northern NSW.
How do I get started? Email marlena@grives.com.au with what you are building. You will get a real reply within 24 hours.
Contact
Email: marlena@grives.com.au. Located in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. ABN 64 927 896 789. Available for projects across Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and worldwide.
