Where ideas, knowledge, and purpose find clarity
Blue Dot Studio is a purpose-led storytelling studio blending visual media and communication strategy to help people, organizations, and communities share their work with clarity and impact.
our philosophy...
we are more than just media
We were created from the belief that meaningful work deserves to be understood — not just seen. While visual storytelling is a core part of what we do, our work goes deeper: helping people bring clarity to their ideas, their stories, and the impact they hope to make.
We know that powerful media can start a conversation, but it’s clear communication that carries it forward. That’s why we approach each project with intention, curiosity, and care — supporting clients not only in what they want to share, but in what they want others to understand.
Whether a project calls for simple, thoughtfully designed content or a more developed communication approach, our goal remains the same: to honour the purpose and the people behind the work, and help it connect with those it’s meant for.
Because a story isn’t finished when the camera turns off — it begins when someone understands it.
DOCUMENT
We begin by capturing what’s already meaningful.
Film, photography, written reflection, and creative documentation help bring the heart of a story into focus. Whether we’re documenting people, place, purpose, or process, this stage is about noticing, listening, and honouring what already exists.
TRANSLATE
We help shape clarity from complexity.
Not every idea is easy to express — but every message deserves to be understood. Through narrative development, writing, design, and communication support, we help clients articulate what they know deeply in ways others can connect with.
EMPOWER
When needed, we support clients in sharing their work confidently.
Some projects call for more than content — they require communication tools, messaging support, or space to develop the voice behind the story. We offer guidance and resources that strengthen a client’s ability to communicate their purpose, whether through presentations, websites, social media, or overall clarity..
ACT
Stories become most powerful when they’re used intentionally.
This final stage isn’t about campaigns or impact metrics — it’s about supporting clients as they share their work with the people it’s meant for. Whether that means raising awareness, inspiring conversation, supporting education, or helping a message find momentum, our goal is to create space for meaningful work to move outward with purpose.
ways we can work together
For individuals, organizations, or projects who feel unsure where to begin. This work focuses on clarifying purpose, goals, and direction — helping shape a communication plan that feels grounded, realistic, and aligned with what matters most.
finding direction & communication clarity
Support for shaping existing content into clear, accessible, and visually engaging materials. This includes program documents, presentations, educational resources, and communication tools — designed with the intended audience in mind.
designing & shaping existing materials
Thoughtful storytelling through photography, video, and digital content — focused on capturing what matters most and supporting meaningful connection, rather than chasing trends.
storytelling & capturing what matters
meet our founder
Blue Dot Studio is led by Bella — a storyteller and communicator working at the intersection of environmental knowledge, community engagement, and creative communication.
Drawn to exploration — from freediving and remote landscapes to learning from different cultures and communities — her work is shaped by curiosity, presence, and a deep respect for people and place. Grounded in listening first and working with intention, she believes meaningful work deserves clarity and care.
Whether collaborating with individuals, organizations, or communities, the focus remains the same: creating space for stories — and the knowledge behind them — to be shared thoughtfully and truthfully.
Testimonials
"Bella was an absolute joy to work with. She is highly organized, quick to respond, and consistently thoughtful in making edits. It was impressive to watch her work so carefully to understand complex content and tailor it effectively for its intended audience of adolescents and young adults.
The final documents were insightful, visually engaging, and designed with exceptional attention to detail. Bella is an incredibly talented and impressive professional whose passion is evident in everything she does. In my two decades of work in academia, I have rarely encountered such a stellar communications designer for health research work."
- Dr. Virginia L. Russell
