A web design agency that also builds the site.
We design websites around what your visitors came to do, then build them in Webflow, Framer, WordPress, or custom code - by the people who made the design decisions, so nothing is lost between mockup and launch.
What's included
- Site structure, sitemap, and content planning
- UX and UI design for every key page and template
- Responsive, reusable components
- Build in Webflow, Framer, WordPress, or custom code
- SEO foundations: clean structure, metadata, redirects, and page speed
- Launch support and handover documentation
What we don't do
- Hosting, domains and third-party licences
- Full copywriting (a light edit is included)
- Photography and video production
- Custom web apps and backend systems
Related work.
Recent projects, most relevant first.
Kindling UK - multi-brand restaurant group website design
Kindling UK is the British edition of our fictional multi-brand quick-service restaurant group, headquartered in London.
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Harlow UK - estate agent website design for a London-led property brand
Harlow is a fictional estate agency group with offices across 31 UK markets, from Mayfair to the Cotswolds. We took the brokerage we designed for the US and rebuilt it for Britain.
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Rowan Trust UK - nonprofit website design and branding for a London-led charitable trust
Rowan Trust UK is the British edition of our fictional donor-advised fund sponsor, now run from Clerkenwell with a Chair, a Chief Executive and a philanthropic adviser for every region.
View project →How we work
Discovery
We learn who visits, what they need to do, and what the site has to achieve for your business.
Structure
We map the sitemap and page structure around those tasks, and plan the content each page needs.
Design
We design the key pages and templates in Figma, then refine them with your feedback.
Build
We build in Webflow, Framer, WordPress, or custom code, chosen to fit how your team will edit the site.
Launch
We test across devices, set up redirects and metadata, launch, and hand over documentation so your team can run the site.
What it costs
Three ways to scope it, with a fixed price agreed before we start. Here is how each compares with what agencies typically quote.
Starter
A basic design: up to eight pages, one language.
- Mellon
- Up to £750
- Typical agency
- Up to £8,000
- Typical timeline
- 3–4 weeks
Request thisWhat you get Mellon Typical agency Custom design, not a template Included Template-based Responsive layouts Included Included CMS you can edit yourself Included Included On-page SEO setup Included Extra cost Analytics and cookie consent Included Extra cost Copywriting Light edit Extra cost 30 days of fixes after launch Included Not included Business
A professional design: 10–20 pages on a CMS your team runs.
- Mellon
- £750 – £2,550
- Typical agency
- £10,000 – £25,000
- Typical timeline
- 6–10 weeks
Request thisWhat you get Mellon Typical agency Sitemap and content strategy Included Extra cost Custom design system for the site Included Included CMS build (Webflow, Framer or WordPress) Included Included Technical SEO and redirect mapping Included Extra cost Core Web Vitals tuning Included Extra cost Accessibility checks Included Extra cost Team training session Included Not included 60 days of support after launch Included Not included Advanced
A premium design: e-commerce, multilingual sites or custom integrations.
- Mellon
- £1,350 – £5,150
- Typical agency
- £25,000 – £60,000
- Typical timeline
- 3–6 months
Request thisWhat you get Mellon Typical agency Catalogue and page architecture Included Included Checkout and payment integration Included Included Multilingual setup with hreflang Included Extra cost CRM or ERP integrations Included Extra cost Conversion testing on key pages Included Extra cost Motion and interaction design Included Not included Three months of ongoing care Included Extra cost
Prefer to pay by the hour or the month?
By the hour
Small jobs, fixes and work you cannot scope yet. Pay only for the hours used.
- Mellon
- £30 per hour
- Typical agency
- £75 – £150 per hour
- Senior designer, no juniors
- Billed in 30-minute steps
- Hours report every week
- Move to a fixed price if the scope settles
Monthly retainer
Best valueOngoing design work with hours reserved for you every month.
Quoted after a short call
- 40 hours reserved every month
- Weekly check-in call
- Priority turnaround on requests
- Unused hours roll over for one month
Prices are in GBP, before tax, and show the usual range for each scope. Agency figures are typical ranges from published 2026 pricing guides. Your quote depends on screens, pages and complexity.
Frequently asked questions
Do you design and build the website?
Yes. The same team does both, in Webflow, Framer, WordPress, or custom code, so nothing is lost between design and build.
Which platform should we use?
It depends on who edits the site and what it needs to do. We recommend one after discovery and explain why.
Can you redesign our existing website?
Yes. We review what's there, keep what works, and redesign what holds your visitors back, including redirects so old URLs lead to the right new pages.
Will the website be optimized for search engines?
We build in the foundations: clean structure, metadata, fast pages, and redirects. Ongoing SEO is a separate service, SEO and content strategy.
How long does a website project take?
It depends on the number of pages and templates and on how quickly feedback comes back. We give you a timeline with the proposal.
How much does a website cost?
A clearly scoped site is a fixed project fee, and ongoing updates are a monthly retainer. We scope it with you after a short call.