We design appealing and engaging websites, that give a good impression and last for many years. Our website designs work well across a range of devices, like desktops, tablets, and smartphones. We can vastly improve accessibility and usability for a wide-range of people and abilities. If people have an overly difficult interaction for more than 3 seconds, they will leave… Other companies typically focus on a few main areas but we address as many areas as possible, giving you a better chance of success. Websites play an important role in the conversation between your organisation and service users. We enable people to more easily comprehend your content and find what they are looking for.
Make it work anytime, anywhere, for anyone, on anything
We do
- Setup of domain name, hosting and email addresses.
- Desktop, tablet, mobile and Google-friendly.
- Accessible, usable, responsive websites.
- Strict adherence, or as much as is feasible, to website accessibility guidelines and laws, like the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to level A, AA, or AAA.
- Accessibility-1st website design that massively reduces the whole project time.
- Websites that work well on 4k+ high-resolution monitors.
- Webpage speed and loading time improvements.
- Intermediate level search engine optimisation (SEO).
- Updating and maintenance.
- E-commerce and product webpage design.
- Website rebuilding and redesign.
- Accessibility and usability testing with people.
Below is a selection of projects to give you an idea of just some of the projects we have worked on.
Client
Landmark Planning.
Project title
Website redesign.
Services
Website designText editorial standardisationInformation designWrite of website accessibility statementPhoto editingTypographic designCorrections.
Website
About the client
A high-quality niche town planning consultancy based in Leicester, United Kingdom, securing planning permission for some of the largest organisations in the United Kingdom.
Client’s needs
We designed the 1st version of their website in 2002, that was used until the end of 2018. In 2019 we were called upon again, to refresh and redesign the website, rebuild the backend code, producing a 2nd version of their website.
Outline of what we did
The new website had to graphically last for many years resulting in no need for the client to redesign in a few years time. The website is aesthetically and technically well built, that uses 1 of the best HTML/CSS frameworks available. We handled the client’s content putting a lot of effort into maximising the clarity, quality and structure of all the different sections. We presented and structured information in a way that gives people potentially looking to commission their planning services, the information they are going to want to know and need, in a quick and precise manner. This was especially true for the Project Examples section, that was edited more than 30 times. When doing user feedback, a main point with the old website and with many town planning websites in general, was that they do not display their telephone number in an obvious and blatant enough way, often hidden away and difficult to find. So what did we do?, we put their telephone number along with an icon, in the footer of all of their webpages. The website is also highly accessible and usable, here are some features: adherence to good practice in graphic communication design, fully Google-friendly, all webpages pass many of the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requirements at levels A, AA and AAA. We tested all webpages with various screenreader software and there is also a skip-navigation option. They also do public consultations and need questionnaire forms designed and setup, that then send the user’s responses back to them by email.
The website appears simple, but is surprisingly complex and contains a lot of content. We also monitor the website’s performance from time-to-time over the year, against new website design and accessibility standards, technical updates, bugs, and potential security issues. This website ticks many design quality boxes and gives them every chance of success, echoing their professional and credible service.
3 main improvements for them
- A website that works well on mobiles and tablets. Their previous website was not mobile-friendly.
- Using advanced information design methods, we increased the chance of satisfying people who may commission their services, leading to more chance of new business enquiries.
- 1st page on Google’s search results for 7 relevant keywords.
Award shortlist
- Shortlisted in the Corporate Design and Communications category (in the top 10 entries within this category) in the International Institute for Information Design (IIID) Awards 2020. You can read a full case study (PDF).
Details
Webpages: 75Images: 265Website code technologies: HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, PHP, server-side website statistics, WAI‑ARIA.
Designed a plan,
for built-to-last credibility
Client
Friends of New Walk.
Project title
Website redesign.
Services
Website designInformation designWrite of website accessibility statementPhoto editingTypographic designCorrections.
Website
About the client
Charity that effectively monitors and influences the future of New Walk, Leicester’s historic walkway in the city centre.
Client’s needs
The charity wanted their old website redesigning and managing. This included a full website redesign, text content editing and move of their website domain name and hosting, to a better provider.
Outline of what we did
The website design is relevant to the client’s content and purpose, reinforcing their quality resource. We used an XML video sitemap to help their promotional video get found. There was technical work that needed to be done on old PDF publications, and reproduction work on new photographic material. With the client, we researched and decided upon a pro web font, that reflected the charity’s activities well, that was equipped with small capitals and oldstyle numbers. We also put in an interactive map of interest points along New Walk, and things to see and do. This feature is likely to be of high interest and value for the public, and a useful feature when considering to spend time or take people to New Walk. The more useful the website is, the more chance people will use it and get something out of it. Much work was done on accessibility issues, along with the creation of a detailed website accessibility statement. 1 notable accessibility issue was that we put in subtitles for their promotional video (better for people with hearing difficulties or who use screenreaders). We also monitor the website’s performance from time‑to‑time over a year, against new website design and accessibility standards, technical updates, bugs, and potential security issues. We provided a robust solution and support at every stage.
3 main improvements for them
- Saved the client 66% (⅔) on their yearly website domain name and hosting bill, by helping them move to a better and cheaper supplier, with more features than their previous supplier.
- Gave their website users more information and a better chance of exploring and understanding New Walk.
- A website that passes many of the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requirements at levels A, AA and AAA.
Details
Webpages: 19Images: 58Website code technologies: HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, server-side website statistics, WAI‑ARIA.
Information for improved action and experiences
3 results of a website designed by us
1 A website that gives highly accessible, usable and inclusive user experiences, whatever device they are using.
2 Our largest project involved 450 webpages, formatting 1000+ images, and updates over a span of 16 years.
3 No need to redesign in a few years time due to an outdated and failing design, because our designs last for years, even decades!
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