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Honest guidance on websites: when to rebuild, how to brief a designer, and what bespoke design actually involves


How a Bespoke Website Helped Appeal Catering Stand Out and Connect with More Customers
Appeal Catering came to us with a clear goal: to create a website that truly reflected their brand and made it easier for customers to connect with their services. Their old site no longer matched the quality and personality of their catering business. We worked closely with them to build a bespoke website from the ground up, aligned with their new branding. This project wasn’t just about improving how things looked, it was about creating an online presence that felt true to
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We Outgrew Our Own Website, Maybe You Have Too?
One of the biggest misconceptions about websites is that they’re something you finish. You launch, tick it off the list, and move on. But one of the clearest signs you need a new website is when your business has evolved, and your site simply hasn’t kept up. At this stage, most of us are very familiar with the word 'iteration'. In an online world that is constantly evolving, to iterate means to progress, to improve your online presence, to give users a better experience, and
Jun 92 min read


You’ve Written a Book. Building A Website Just Got Easier
So, you’ve written a book. Months, or maybe years of ideas, rewrites, late nights, and bold decisions have finally turned into something real. And now comes a question most authors don’t always see coming: You need a website. Not because it’s trendy. Not because someone told you to “build a platform.” But because readers, publishers, event organisers, and collaborators will all want one place to learn about you and your work. Your website is your home base. Your business card
Feb 92 min read


How to Hire the Right Designer for Your Author Website
For many authors, hiring a designer can feel intimidating. You know your story inside out but websites and branding? That’s a different language entirely. Whether you’re building your first author website or refining an existing one, we get how choosing the right designer can feel daunting. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be and we've listed a few key steps to help you on your way to finding the perfect fit for your project. 1. Ask Around First Your network is a powerful
Jan 202 min read


Why Your Author Website Matters More Than Ever for a 2026 Book Launch
If you’re launching a book in 2026, building a website can feel like the very last thing you want to add to your list. But trust us when we say it’s worth seeing your website as more than just another task. Done well, it quietly supports everything else you’re working on, giving your launch a place to land and grow. A strong launch usually follows a simple, intentional journey: Discover your book → connect with you → buy → stay in touch Your website is what helps that journey
Jan 92 min read


AI Can Help Build Your Brand, But Can It Understand Your Story?
It’s something everyone’s talking about, and lately we’ve been getting more and more questions from clients, things like, ” “I asked ChatGPT to design my book cover, what do you think?” or “Can’t AI just code my website for me?” So we figured it might be helpful to share what we’re learning as designers who use AI regularly in our own process and see clients experimenting with it. Here’s our take on it so far: 1. AI gets it wrong ... often Feed it a slightly off prompt, a
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Websites for Startups: Design Smart, Manage Easily
For a lot of small businesses, your website needs to just work . No tech headaches, no big budgets, and no chasing a developer every time...
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Behind the Build: Climate Justice & Resilience Toolkit - Challenges & Key Takeaways
We’re so excited to finally share our work with Edith Cowan University (ECU) on transforming the Climate Justice and Resilience Toolkit...
Mar 9, 20252 min read


Optimising Web Design with Energy-Efficient and Inclusive Colour Palettes
Energy Efficient Palettes Energy efficiency in web design isn't just about reducing server load, it also involves optimising how colours...
Aug 28, 20241 min read


Exploring Different Website Design Options: Developer Driven vs No Code Website Builders
In today's modern business landscape, websites are like the secret sauce for success, especially when you look at the value and potential...
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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