Fat Graphics
UK > South West > Frome
Website design and ecommerce specialists. Also specialising in photography and video.
Based in Somerset just outside Bath, Fat Graphics New Media specialises in building smart, good looking and effective websites for small to medium sized businesses.
We specialise in multimedia delivery and e-commerce and have been in the business for over 10 years.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Retail, Other, Media & Communication, Health & Beauty, Tourism & Travel, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Manufacturers & Engineers, Financial & Legal, Not for profit / Charity, Educational, Building & Construction
Tends to work with:
SMEs, Entrepreneur, Startups, Private Companies, Corporations / Public Companies, Public Sector, Non-profit Organisations
General location of clients: UK
Latest Project
Alex Julyan
Supremely talented London based sculptor and multi media artist. The site features stills, image galleries and video clips of her work.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
5 August 2009
Alex Julyan at alexjulyan
This website was something of a challenge for Fat Graphics and they rose to it admirably. Not having worked for an artist before they quickly understood the different requirements of very clear presentation...
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What We Do?
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
- Video Production
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
Technologies Used:
CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, Flash, , XML, PERL/CGI
CMS Used:
Open Source, Paid (Branded) Service
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 1988
Joined WWDC: 1 June 2007
Alex Julyan
- Hosting
- Video Production
- Development
Supremely talented London based sculptor and multi media artist. The site features stills, image galleries and video clips of her work.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: June 2009
beayogi
- Hosting
- Development
London based yoga teacher
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML
Completion date: January 2009
Chris Rakoczi
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
The definitive online resource for the excellent painter Basil Rakoczi.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, PHP, XML
Completion date: June 2008
Opal Lingerie
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Luxury and specialist lingerie shop based in Frome, Somerset.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Secpay
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: May 2008 (on-going)
De Gournay Motor Car Company
- Hosting
- Development
Classic chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce and Bentleys for wedding or special occasions.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash,
Completion date: February 2008
The Place To Stay
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
AA 5 star listed luxury accommodation in Trudoxhill, Somerset.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML
Completion date: December 2007
Cape Global
- Development
International packing and logistics company
Languages: english,spanish
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: Flash, (X)HTML
Completion date: August 2007
Real People Pilates
- Content and Copy
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
Specialist Pilates DVD aimed at over 50s
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Basic Paypal ecommerce
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: Flash, (X)HTML,
Completion date: August 2007
Charlotte Stowell
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Freelance illustrator and model maker for childrens books, magazines and projects.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML
Completion date: August 2007 (on-going)
From The Cotswolds
- Hosting
- Development
Luxury hampers and excellent Cotswolds food and drink - online store.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: CMS via the Sitebuilder ecommerce online management system
Online Payment System: Sitebuilder connects to Paypal gateway
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: June 2007
Bath Institute of Medical Engineering
- Design
- Video Production
- Development
Wizzybug, a powered vehicle for disabled children to experience early years mobility.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML
Completion date: April 2007
Discworld Emporium
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
The Wincanton based Discworld Emporium is the original and best purveyor of all things Discworld - stamps, sculptures, books etc. The site is an e-commerce store and information base with full content management system. Its one of our favourites.
Languages: english
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Sitebuilder was used for the ecommerce and CMS. This provides client with a simple but comprehensive toolset for page content, stock control, order management
Online Payment System: Online payment is provided by Secpay
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: Flash, (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: April 2007
Minerva Stone Conservation
- Hosting
- Development
Minerva Stone Conservation, established in 1992, is expert in the sensitive repair, conservation and stone restoration of old buildings, churches and historic monuments.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML
Completion date: January 2007
Wilderness Expertise
- Hosting
- Development
Expedition organisers and trainers
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML
Completion date: October 2006
Biobridges
- Hosting
Ecological research based in Peru
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML
Completion date: September 2006
Ye Olde Flower Shoppe
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Frome based wedding flower specialists
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: May 2006
Film Locations
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
A film and TV locations company which has extensive content management facilities for the clients and search facilities for the visitor.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Sitebuilder
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: April 2006
Nikky Smedley
- Hosting
- Video Production
- Development
A world class choreographer, director and performer who was once stuffed inside a yellow suit to play Laa Laa.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML
Completion date: February 2006
Mama Upendo Childrens Trust
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Development
This is a Kenyan charity which supports an orphanage in Kitui, Kenya for children who have lost their parents due to AIDS.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML
Completion date: February 2006
Geraint Davies Picture Framing
- Hosting
- Development
Bespoke picture framing and art consultant.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML
Completion date: October 2005
Meadow Steiner School
- Development
The website for Meadow School in Bruton Somerset
Languages: English
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML
Completion date: July 2005
Nights In Iron
- Hosting
- Development
Handmade iron beds and furniture operating entirely from their on-line store.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: CK Cart
Online Payment System: Online payments handled with CK Cart software and Secpay as payment gateway.
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: June 2005
Nell Beale Handmade Furniture
- Hosting
Handcrafted furniture business
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Entrepreneur
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: (X)HTML
Completion date: May 2005
i-pix
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Innovative LED lighting fixture company making products for the entertainment industry and architectural world.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP,
Completion date: April 2005
Cool Gales
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Cool Gales Hi Fi online provides upmarket and beautifully designed audio gear. The site is simple to use and easy to navigate and provides superb e-commerce facilities.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Lite Commerce
Online Payment System: Lite Commerce hooked up to a custom built payment gatewat to Secpay
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: August 2004
Lyons Seafoods
- Hosting
- Development
UKs largest prawns and speciality seafoods company.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: Flash, (X)HTML
Completion date: July 2003 (on-going)
Simon King Wildlife
- Hosting
- Development
Wildlife photographer and film maker famous for his Big Cat Diaries. Features:Diary, images and sounds gallery, online shopping.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Option Cart CMS and cart system connected to Secpay payment gateway
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP,
Completion date: June 2003
Big State Theatre Company
- Hosting
- Development
"Comic imagination and sharp performance are hard to come by and Big State have plenty of both" - VENUE "Fast-moving, hot-off-the-press theatre." WILTSHIRE TIMES
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: Flash, (X)HTML
Completion date: November 2002
Bath Mortgage Search
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Independant mortgage brokers
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PERL/CGI
Completion date: July 2002
Reviews
This website was something of a challenge for Fat Graphics and they rose to it admirably. Not having worked for an artist before they quickly understood the different requirements of very clear presentation and the role of the site not strictly being about business promotion, but also as a means to present ideas. The site was very much a collaboration with plenty of 'tweaking' at my request. Fat Graphics were always efficient and speedy in their response and what started as a minefield for me took great shape in their hands. I've had lots of positive feedback from other creative colleagues and it has really helped me gain clarity on my own work.
Alex Julyan
Fat Graphics instantly understood my requirements for design and how the site should work. There was
excellent consultation and communication so I felt part of the process as the design evolved.
I am very pleased with the finished result which conveys exactly the right feel.
It was particularly helpful to use a local company which made it possible to discuss the design in person,
and they were also very efficient at emailing me any ongoing changes and additions to the design.
To develop our website, we auditioned several website designers, including some established (and expensive) firms, before deciding to go with Fat Graphics. We're extremely pleased we did. James Louden did a fantastic job, within rapid timescales and (modest) budget. I cannot stress how difficult it is to develop a simple, clear, easy-to-understand-and-navigate commercial website, which is exactly what James came up with. We often get complimented on the quality of our website, and many customers say that our website design was a deciding factor in purchasing from us. In addition, James has always been there when we needed him since we began over four years ago. Unequivocally and highly recommended.
If I had a pound for every company that offered me a web design service that would solve all my problems and present my company in the way I really wanted
James has been efficient and creative and has helped so much with the business. He designed a website that is clear and easy to use and came in a took photographs of the classes we teach. He also set up the office system and implemented a great online calender that all the teachers use.
Highly recommended.
James Loudon
Director
James has been working with website technology since the Internet was in black and white. He also works as a lighting designer, photographer and multimedia technician.
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