"Creativity is not just a hobby but a superpower. dedication. reflection. "

RODNY

MELLA

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My Story

Crafting Innovation

Hi, I’m Rodny Mella. Hard to believe, but I’ve been in the design world for nearly 30 years now. My creative path kicked off back in the mid 90s, when I started as a game artist for Micronet Software Japan. That was my first taste of 3D gaming—and being part of the early days in the Philippines made it even more exciting.

Over the years, I’ve had the chance to dive into all sorts of projects. I’ve designed toys for Disney, pet products for PetSmart, and interactive experiences for e-commerce platforms. Along the way, I’ve filed eight hardware patents and a software patent in home automation—because innovation has always been at the heart of what I do.

Some projects stand out more than others. One of the more unexpected ones was creating F4 car chassis for Meritus Racing, an Irish-Malaysian motorsports team. Right now, I’m the Design Director at Fantem Technologies, where I led the Oomi Intelligent Home campaign. That project raised $1.8 million in just two months and helped make some waves in the Internet of Things space.

My industrial design journey has touched everything from hearth products for GHP Group, to furniture for Bonds US, lighting for Max Azria, bone-conducting headphones for Origin, and smart home innovation with Aeotec. Each project has been its own adventure.

Outside of work, I also love taking on consulting projects and mentoring up-and-coming designers. For me, design is about more than just creating—it’s about learning, sharing, and pushing ideas forward. Whether it’s sketching concepts or guiding a team, I get the most joy out of turning sparks of inspiration into things people can actually use and enjoy.

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Brands and companies I worked with

Clients

c-aeotec
c-schneider-electric
c-precious-moments
c-petsmart
c-petronas
c-petco
c-nickelodeon
c-mister-donut
c-micronet
c-meritus-gp
c-disney
c-cracker-barrel
c-costco-wholesale
c-bcbg-maxazria
c-avon
c-national-geographic
c-thewhitecompany
c-walmart
c-toys-r-us

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Hi there! If you’re interested in working together, just fill out this quick form and share the details about your project’s scope, timeline, and budget. The more info, the better! I focus on product design, industrial design, graphics, and multimedia, but I’m also open to fun projects like merch design, game design (please!), animation, and more! If you just want to say hi, that’s totally okay too. I’ll do my best to get back to you as soon as I can!

Addressing your common inquiries

FAQ

Industrial design, Concept artworks, Graphic design, Web design, Branding, Illustration, Animation, Renderings, Prototyping, Packaging, Brochures, Templates.

Client involvement throughout the process.

Stages from initial brief or a "design brief" is required up to final delivery.

It varies by complexity and deliverables.

Often includes an additional fee.

I require a deposit, payment plans, invoicing. Payments can be done thru TT, Paypal, Wechat, Alipay or GCash.

File formats, packaging and/or sample if it's prototyping.

The number of revision rounds depends on the complexity of the project. For standard artwork, there are typically three rounds, whereas for more labor-intensive work, such as animation or prototyping, revisions are usually not included.

Yes.

I am the initial legal owner of the design copyright as the creator, but this ownership can be transferred to the client through a written agreement or assignment of copyright, typically detailed in the contract.

Yes, I have clients around the world.

If the payment is partially completed or unpaid, I retain ownership of the work. However, if the deliverables were paid and provided in accordance with the contract, the client owns them, regardless of whether they choose to utilize them.

Please clarify the billing process for off-site meetings, such as train or flight tickets and hotel accommodations, which are typically charged to the client upon request. In most cases, a video call suffices, or if the meeting is local, a scheduled in-person meeting will be arranged.