A bit about me and how I work.
A freelance designer in Woking with a decade of experience, a love for all things Star Trek, and an obsession with getting things done right.
Hi, I’m Michael.
For over ten years I’ve been helping clients build websites and brands that actually work, from startups finding their feet to established names like Deavesons Jewellers and Silk & Reed.
I build custom WordPress sites, WooCommerce shops and Next.js projects, alongside complete brand identities and all the design work that goes with them: graphics, video, print, the lot. And once it’s live, I host and look after it on infrastructure I built myself.
What sets me apart isn’t just the work, it’s how I work. Clear communication, realistic timelines, and no disappearing acts. You get agency quality without the agency price tag, or the unreliable freelancer experience.
Outside client work, I’m a massive Trekkie. I create Star Trek interface wallpapers, compose music, follow motorsport, and co-host the Clonestar Podcast, where I handle all the design. I’m also weirdly fascinated by sharks and space, which probably says something about me.
None of that is really a side project. It keeps my creative brain firing and reminds me why I love design. Whether it’s a website or a fictional spaceship interface, it’s all about solving problems creatively and making things that work beautifully.
Three things, every time.
Clear communication
You always know what’s happening and what’s next. Plain English, honest answers, and no jargon to hide behind.
Realistic timelines
A timeline you can plan around, set at the start and kept to. If anything changes, you hear it from me first.
No disappearing acts
The person who builds your site is the person who answers your message, during the project and long after it.
Off the clock.
- Coffee makerProper barista setup. Yes, I do latte art.
- Podcast co-hostThe Clonestar Podcast, all things Star Trek.
- Space tinkererBuilt a live Artemis II tracker. For fun.
- Interface nerdDraws sci-fi screens in spare hours.
Things I've written.
How I think about websites, hosting and brands, at more length.
2 October 2026 · 3 minHow much does a website cost in the UK in 2026? A freelancer's honest breakdown
Real prices from a freelance web designer in Surrey. What £750 gets you, what £3,000 gets you, and what actually moves the number.
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14 September 2026 · 2 minI run my own servers for thirty client websites. Here's what that actually involves
Why a freelance web designer hosts client sites on his own infrastructure instead of renting from a big host, and what it takes to keep thirty sites answering in under 50ms.
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19 August 2026 · 2 minWhy I won't take over your existing WordPress site (and what I'll do instead)
A freelance web designer explains why inheriting a WordPress site usually costs more than rebuilding it, and what a clean rebuild looks like.
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Turns out, people like getting things done.
He took my old website and turned it into something that is easy to use, informational, fun to look at, and updates can be done easily. He’s a great communicator and will work through an issue till he gets it right.
“Mike revamped our branding and website for The Clonestar Podcast, and we are beyond impressed! His understanding of our vision, exceptional creativity, and user-friendly design have elevated our podcast to new heights. Highly recommend!”
“From joining me back in early 2016 to sort out my website, Mike has helped me in so many other aspects of my business from a rolling advert screen on my televisions to aiding me with anything technical whatsoever. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
“He created my website, designed all new branding and advertising publications (business cards, social media logos, banners & email signature). Everything looks excellent. Very professional, responsive and extremely pleasant to work with.”
“All costs were agreed in advance and clearly itemised with different packages offered. All in all, it has been a smooth and easy process and we would highly recommend Mike for anyone wishing to create or update their website.”
Based in WokingWoking, Surrey
Independent studio
Working with clients worldwide
Mon–Fri, 9am to 5pm UK time
Calls in person or on video