Inside Fernside Studio We build websites
that feel considered
Fernside Studio is a focused practice led by Liam. We combine narrative workshops, interface craft, and lean engineering so every launch feels trustworthy, fast, and easy to manage.
Principles
The guardrails we rely on for every engagement.
Craft over volume
We only take on the number of builds we can actively obsess over. Depth beats throughput and it shows in the final polish.
Co-creation
Clients see work in progress, receive Loom updates, and give feedback asynchronously so the process stays transparent and calm.
Outcomes first
Success is measured by clarity, load time, and the leads or trust generated—never just by how nice the Dribbble shot looks.
Focus areas
The short list of things we do exceptionally well.
Astro + modern delivery
Astro keeps bundles light, while Cloudflare and Vercel give us edge-level performance. That combo makes the browsing experience feel instant.
- Partial hydration and isolated islands
- Optimised media pipelines + font subsetting
- Structured data + accessibility as defaults
Positioning & messaging
Before designing anything we make sure the story is sharp. Short workshops, customer interviews, and clear hierarchy make every headline work harder.
- Voice-of-customer notes
- Intent-led wireframes
- Conversion copywriting
- Content governance + tone guides
Fernside CMS
Our proprietary CMS layer keeps you in control of content while we maintain hosting, releases, and ticketed enhancements.
- Model planning + author permissions
- Dashboard tailored to your content
- Training + Loom walkthroughs
Background
Education and experience that shapes our approach to building for business.
First Class Computer Science
University of Nottingham
Graduated with First Class Honours, focusing on software engineering fundamentals and user-centred design principles.
Industry-Leading Commerce Platform
Engineer at a leading online health commerce portal
Helped build scalable web solutions serving thousands of daily users, focusing on performance optimisation and conversion-driven interfaces.
Proven Track Record
SMB websites and digital solutions
Consistent delivery of websites that drive business growth, from initial concept through to measurable conversion improvements.
Plan a build with Fernside Studio
Fast replies, honest estimates, and clear scopes.
Planning a launch or refresh?
Share your goals, current site, and timelines. We’ll map the milestones, confirm pricing, and lock in a delivery week.
About Fernside Studio
Fernside Studio helps founders and internal teams launch websites that balance strong storytelling with reliable engineering. Every project is led directly by Liam, so you always know who is making decisions and writing the code.
We work remote-first with structured check-ins, Loom walk-throughs, and collaborative documents that keep everyone aligned without endless meetings.
If you want a partner who treats your site like an essential business asset—not a one-off deliverable—we’d love to chat.