Independent designer & web developer

Brands and websites that move with clarity.

I work with founders and small teams to shape identities, build fast websites and set up design systems your team can keep using after launch. You work with me directly, from the first call to handover.

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Services

Focused help, end to end.

Three services that often work together. Pick one or combine them, and the scope stays sized to what your business actually needs.

Brand identity

A clear visual voice: logo, colour, type and the rules that hold them together.

  • Positioning workshop
  • Logo and wordmark
  • Compact brand guidelines

Websites

Designed and hand-built sites that load quickly, read well on phones and are simple to update.

  • Structure and copy guidance
  • Responsive design and build
  • Accessibility and launch checks

Design systems

Reusable components and documentation that help your team ship consistent work faster.

  • Component library
  • Usage documentation
  • Ongoing design support

Selected work

Recent projects.

A few example engagements, each shaped around a specific problem rather than a template.

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Identity + website

Northfield Learning Collective

A community education group needed one clear home for its courses. We simplified the brand, rebuilt the site around finding a class, and set up page templates the team edits on its own.

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Design system

Ledgerleaf Advisory

A shared component kit and short usage guide so reports, slides and web pages finally look like they come from the same firm.

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Website

Harbourlight Studio Space

A calm, photo-led site for a shared workspace that explains memberships simply and points visitors straight to a tour request.

Process

A steady, transparent rhythm.

You always know what is happening, what I need from you and what comes next.

  1. Listen

    A focused call to understand your goals, audience and constraints before any design begins.

  2. Shape

    Direction boards and structure proposals you can react to early, while changes are cheap.

  3. Build

    Design and development in short cycles, with regular check-ins and a live preview to review.

  4. Hand over

    Files, guidance and a walkthrough, so your team can confidently own everything after launch.

Ways to work together

Choose the right shape.

Every engagement starts with a short scoping conversation, followed by a written proposal with a clear quote before anything begins.

Project

A defined outcome, such as a new identity or website, with agreed milestones and a fixed scope.

Best for launches and rebrands.

Popular start

Design sprint

A short, intensive block to solve one problem, like a landing page, a product flow or a visual refresh.

Best for testing a direction quickly.

Retainer

Reserved time each month for updates, new pages, campaign assets and design system upkeep.

Best for teams with steady needs.

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About

Hi, I’m Elio.

I’m an independent designer who also writes the code, so ideas don’t get lost between a mockup and the finished site.

I keep a small number of clients at a time. That means real attention, quick replies and work that reflects your business rather than a trend. I work remotely and plan calls around your time zone.

  • Plain languageNo jargon, just clear options and trade-offs.
  • Built to lastSimple, maintainable choices over novelty.
  • Accessible by defaultReadable, inclusive and keyboard friendly.
  • Yours to ownEvery file and account handed over at the end.

FAQ

Good questions.

Didn’t find your answer? Ask it in the enquiry form below.

How long does a typical project take?

It depends on scope. A focused sprint takes a couple of weeks, while a full identity and website usually runs over several. Your proposal includes a timeline with milestones.

Do you work with clients remotely?

Yes. All work happens remotely through video calls, shared documents and live previews, scheduled around your working hours.

Can you help with website copy and content?

I provide structure and copy guidance and can edit what you have. For larger writing needs, I can suggest bringing in a specialist writer.

What happens after launch?

You get a walkthrough, documentation and every source file. Many clients continue with a light retainer, but you are never locked in.

Enquire

Let’s start a conversation.

Share a few details about your project. I’ll reply personally with next steps and a time to talk.

  • A short, no-obligation intro call
  • A written proposal with scope and quote
  • Honest advice, even if I’m not the right fit

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