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Web Design Journal

In this journal, I share my thoughts on web design and development, showcase some of my work, and offer practical tips and advice for building better websites.

If you’re looking to improve your own site, find out what goes into great web design, or just get a feel for how I work – this is the place.

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  • Two screenshots layered on top of each other, at an angle, showing the old and new homepages of the Cornwall Youth Theatre website.
    Refurbing the Cornwall Youth Theatre website
    A responsive web design overhaul for Cornwall Youth Theatre Company, modernising their site to better showcase events, highlight opportunities, and clearly communicate their mission of supporting young talent since 1984.
  • Stylised illustration of devices showing screenshots of the Snapsha Photography website
    Snapsha Photography
    A custom WordPress web design for Snapsha Photography, developed from a basic wireframe into a bold, personality-filled portfolio that showcases Kasha’s work while meeting all her business needs.
  • Illustration showing a single figure under a spotlight whilst other figures stand in the abckground.
    The only web design trend you need in 2025
    Every year it’s the same hype around web design trends. But does any of it actually matter? Here’s my take after seeing it all play out, year after year.
  • Stylised illustration of devices showing screenshots of the Penlee Park Open Air Theatre website
    Penlee Park Open Air Theatre
    A full WordPress and WooCommerce box office solution for Penlee Park Open Air Theatre, featuring eTicketing, and built-in analytics – all tailored for running a venue online.
  • A painted anarchy symbol
    Anarchy in the UX!
    In a world of cookie-cutter web design, Pixolomew takes a different path – adaptive, thoughtful, and built around your business. Because sometimes, great design means knowing exactly when to break the rules.
  • Stylised illustration of devices showing screenshots of the Cornwall Meditation Centre website
    Cornwall Meditation Centre
    A custom WordPress website for Cornwall Meditation Centre, featuring responsive web design, a bespoke theme, and an easy-to-manage events diary with booking – built for simplicity, clarity, and calm.
  • a blue and white floppy disk
    Can Your Website Fit on to a Floppy Disk?
    In an age of bloated websites, what if your site had to fit on a floppy disk? Rethinking size and efficiency can lead to faster, leaner, and more user-friendly web design.
  • An AI generated red Ford Fiesta from the 1980s driving on a winding country road. The car has distinctive yellow fog lights and is set against a backdrop of rolling green hills and overcast sky.
    Why website optimisation is more important than hosting upgrades
    Upgrading your hosting won’t fix a slow website if the site is clunky. Focus on optimisation first then let the hosting boost it further.
  • Silhouette of a cowboy rounding up cattle with a lasso.
    Beware the web design cowboys!
    The web industry’s full of cowboys promising the world and delivering a mess. From vague SEO contracts to rushed builds with hidden costs, here’s what to watch for – and how to avoid…
  • BacklinBoss logo on a stylised background.
    Building tools with purpose: My journey into app creation
    When existing tools didn’t do the job, I started making my own. TallyMaster is a dead-simple counter. BacklineBoss helps bands make tech specs without the headache. Real problems, simple fixes.
  • Angled view from the front of a 3D rendered F1 car
    Your website is like a Formula One race car
    Website performance isn’t about cramming in features – it’s about keeping things lean. Like an F1 car, every part should serve a purpose. Cut the bloat, boost the speed, and stay ahead.