Human-centred Innovation

At Velvet Onion & Friends, we’re your partners in innovation. We believe in the power of human-centred design to transform companies swiftly and effectively. 

Our world-class team of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers is dedicated to creating products and services that align with your business needs—and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

From idea to launch

We’re a collective of innovators, creators, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe in the power of innovation and human-centred design to transform businesses — and do so quickly.

Digital Strategy

Navigating the digital landscape can be overwhelming. We’re here to guide you, crafting product strategies that maximise your innovation potential.

Human-centred Design

We prioritise people-first approaches, offering rapid and practical innovations that meet tight deadlines and drive real results.

UX and
UI Design

We design intuitive, accessible, and delightful experiences that your customers will love and recommend. It’s the very core of what we do.

Full Stack Development

We turn your ideas into reality quickly, allowing for launch, testing, iteration, and growth.

Capability building

Through our Faster Zebra connection, we enhance your team’s skills, keeping you competitive in a fast-evolving world.

AI & Emerging Technologies

The future has arrived, and we’re excited to help you make the most of AI, blockchain, and other emerging technologies.

At Velvet Onion & Friends, we’re more than just an agency. We’re your partner in innovation, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll create together.

Partners for Success

Collaborating with industry leaders and emerging innovators to drive meaningful and measurable change.

“Velvet Onion has been a valuable partner in our innovation journey for over a decade. Their ability to rapidly deliver high-quality projects and seamlessly integrate with our team has been a game-changer. We consider them an extension of our own team, bringing unparalleled creativity, professionalism, and strategic guidance to every initiative.”

Dave Abrahams

Executive General Manager, Data at IAG

“The team at Velvet Onion took us from an early stage concept to a fully fledged SaaS product. We loved their transparency and guidance throughout the whole project. It’s been a great process.”

Francesca De Michele

Marketing Director at Minerva Partners (including Vexpa)

“Working with Charbel and his team at Velvet Onion was an invaluable experience. Their experts designed a comprehensive program that led us through an incredibly innovative process, transforming many of our projects and guiding us into a promising future.”

Jackie Coates

Head of Telstra Foundation

Some of our clients

Beyond pixels

Human-Centred Solutions.

At Velvet Onion & Friends, we see digital product development as more than just lines of code or beautiful designs. For us, it’s about creating technology that resonates with customers, experiences that makes a positive difference in their lives. and solutions that keep you growing.


We believe that the most impactful innovations happen when we put your team and customers at the heart of the process.

We’re building worlds

We think, do, play and teach. The brands we’ve launched (and the brands we’re launching) and are part of our mission to improve all life.