Website design and development
We design and build high-performance websites and software for growing businesses. AI-assisted workflows keep delivery sharp. Performance, usability and accessibility are built in from day one, not bolted on later.
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- Accessible
- AI-assisted
- Built to convert
How we design and build
Designed for real users
Visual design serves clarity, trust and conversion. We avoid decoration that slows the site or confuses the journey.
- Clear information architecture
- Layouts that work on every screen
- Brand that supports outcomes, not just look
High-performance builds
Speed and Core Web Vitals are part of the brief. Your site should feel fast for real users, not only score well in a lab.
- Optimised for Core Web Vitals
- Scalable architecture
- Secure, maintainable code
AI-assisted delivery
We use AI-assisted workflows to cut wasted process, not to ship sloppy work. You get faster timelines and lower overhead without agency theatre.
- Faster delivery timelines
- Lower development costs
- Direct conversation with the people building it
Accessibility built in
We design and build against WCAG 2.2 Level AA from the first wireframe, so the site works for people using keyboards, screen readers or magnification.
- Semantic HTML and clear structure
- Colour contrast and readable type
- Keyboard access and visible focus
Client story from Read Revive
It has transformed how we work as a company.
Working with Alex at XIII Studios on our assessment and data portal has been an absolute joy. From the very first conversation, Alex went above and beyond to understand exactly what we were trying to build and why it mattered, and then brought it to life in a way we're genuinely proud of.
Alex is thorough, patient and impressively speedy, and his attention to detail is second to none. What really stood out was the troubleshooting and editing phase. Rather than feeling like a list of fixes, it was collaborative and exciting, a real back-and-forth that let us keep developing and refining what was already an amazing product. It felt less like handing over a brief and more like having a builder who cared about the house as much as we did.
I couldn't recommend Alex highly enough.
From brief to launch
01
Discovery
We clarify goals, audience, constraints and what success looks like for the business.
02
Design
Structure and interface first, then visual polish that matches your brand without fighting performance.
03
Build
We implement with modern tooling, accessibility in mind and room to grow.
04
Launch and handoff
Ship, verify performance, and leave you with something you can run and improve.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most. If yours is not here, ask us on a call.
Do you only build marketing websites?
No. We build websites and software, including web apps, customer portals and internal tools. If you need more than a marketing site, tell us early and we will scope it honestly.
How does AI-assisted development affect my project?
It takes the repetitive work off the critical path, so projects usually ship sooner and cost less. AI drafts routine code and speeds up checks across the codebase. Architecture, user experience and the trade-offs that need business context stay with experienced people, and every change is reviewed before it ships.
Who owns the code?
You do. We hand over the repository and documentation, with no lock-in to our tooling or hosting.
Will my website be accessible?
Yes. We design and build to WCAG 2.2 Level AA from the brief onwards, then test with a keyboard and screen reader as well as automated tools. Building it in from the start costs far less than retrofitting it after launch.
Do you work with Shopify?
Yes. As well as custom sites and apps, we build and improve Shopify themes. We keep themes lightweight, loading JavaScript only for the parts of the page that need it, so stores stay fast on mobile.
Can you redesign an existing site?
Yes. Many projects start with a site that is slow, hard to manage or not converting. We can rebuild it, improve what you have, or recommend a cleaner path after a short review.
Let's build something better
If your current website or software isn't delivering, we think it's time to talk. We'll review what you have, identify what's not working and show you how to improve it.
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