Web + creative design
A visual identity and website that actually reflects the product.
Brand and web design work for founders and small-to-medium businesses who need to look credible fast, without a bloated agency process.
What's included
Web + creative design services.
Brand & Website Design
A refreshed visual identity and homepage that actually reflects the product: colors, type, imagery, and a structure built to convert, not just look nice.
Product UI/UX Design
Interface design for the product itself, from wireframes to a polished, developer-ready design system, built by someone who also understands what it takes to ship it.
Investment
Starting price for web + creative design.
Starting at $2,500
Ships in 2-3 weeks
A refreshed brand and homepage that actually reflects the product, or a small multi-page site built to expand later.
Common questions
Answered straight, before you ask.
Do you only fix legacy websites and apps, or build new things too?
Both. Legacy rescue is the strongest fit for the track record, but a good share of engagements are new internal tools, integrations, or CI/CD setups built from scratch.
Is this more cost-effective than hiring an agency?
Usually, because there's no account manager or bench to cover. You're working directly with the person writing the code, on a fixed-scope or retainer basis.
Do I own the code afterwards?
Yes. Whatever's built is handed over in full, in your own repository, with documentation for anyone who maintains it after me.
What if I don't know what's actually wrong, just that something's off?
That's what the audit is for. It's a structured look at the codebase and infrastructure to name the actual problem before spending on a fix.
Fixed price or retainer, how does that work?
Audits and legacy rescue work are usually fixed-scope. Advisory and ongoing support run on a monthly retainer. Either way, scope and cost are agreed before work starts.
Can you work alongside a team I already have?
Yes, that's common for the integration and advisory work in particular. Just as often, it's taking something over solo where there's no team yet.
Where are you based, and do you work outside New Zealand?
Based in Mt. Maunganui, NZ, and remote-first. Past work has spanned New Zealand, Australia, and the Philippines.
How long does a typical audit take?
Usually one to two weeks depending on the size of the codebase, ending with a written report and a straight answer on what's next.
Do you do branding and design without any code involved?
Yes. A brand and website refresh can stand on its own, though most clients end up wanting the two connected since I can build what I design.
What about hosting and ongoing costs after launch?
Hosting can be handled as part of an ongoing arrangement if you want it, billed simply, with fixes and updates included. Nothing ongoing is required though. Full handover works just as well.
Will the site actually show up on Google?
The build itself covers the on-page basics: fast, indexable, structured properly. Ongoing SEO and local search work is available afterwards for anyone who wants to push further, but it's a separate, optional piece.
How long does a typical project take?
Depends on scope: a focused fix or small tool can land in a couple of weeks, a full rescue or build usually runs four to eight. The estimate at the end of scoping gives you a real number, not a placeholder.