Finn Designs
UK > South West > Bude
Finn Designs offers professional web, brand and graphic design at very affordable rates.
If you are a new company requiring a complete branding service or an existing company wishing to update your website then look no further than Finn Designs.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Financial & Legal, Retail, IT, Recruitment, Tourism & Travel
Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, Private Companies
General location of clients: Bude, Exeter
Latest Project
Zimmhaus Printhaus
Zimmhaus Printhaus manufacture and supply glass covers, coasters, napkin bands, toothpicks, wrapped disposable tumblers and more and also provide a full range of digital print services.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
11 May 2010
Julian at Zimmhaus
We gave Finn Designs a very poor and vague brief. Despite us tying both hands behind their back by not giving them an accurate brief they knuckled down and designed and created an exceptional site on...
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Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Finn Designs:
”Efficient, creative, innovative, passionate, reasonable”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Finn Designs:
”Ahead of the pack leading the way with innovative design that is both functional and eye-catching.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Finn Designs:
”Easy - our surname is Finn and we design!”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Printing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Flash Websites
- Hosting
- Video Production
Technologies Used:
.NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML, XML, PHP, Flash
CMS Used:
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2005
Joined WWDC: 12 March 2009
We Recommend
Accountant:
Metherell Gard
Lawyer:
Paul Finn Solicitors
Printer:
Ashley House Printing Co.
Hosting company:
1 and 1
Zimmhaus Printhaus
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Zimmhaus Printhaus manufacture and supply glass covers, coasters, napkin bands, toothpicks, wrapped disposable tumblers and more and also provide a full range of digital print services.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Tourism & Travel
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, JavaScript, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: April 2010
CV Diligence
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Printing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
CV Diligence provides vetting services to companies seeking to verify the background credentials of prospective employees. This includes education, previous employment, credit checks, professional certification and professional body memberships, employment gap checks, personal references, and CRB checks.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Recruitment
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, JavaScript, PHP, XHTML, XML
Completion date: February 2010 (on-going)
Finn Consultants
- Branding
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Finn Consultants is an IT consultancy offering IT support to companies and organisations throughout the United Kingdom. Their website includes a clean design and up-to-date articles and news which helps promote their SEO.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: IT
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, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML, XML
Completion date: March 2009
SecureMax
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Copywriting
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
SecureMax is an online retailer of computer software and hardware. We provided them with a shopping cart website that links to their internal database of products which we also designed for them.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Customised content management for products, news and other content.
Online Payment System: Google Checkout
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: .NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML, XML
Completion date: March 2009 (on-going)
Provincial Tiles & Carpets
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Tile, carpet & blind supplier based in Queensland, Australia. They required a website design which incorporates a contact form for marketing purposes and good search engine optimisation to put them ahead of their competitors.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Retail
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, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, XHTML
Completion date: March 2009
Paul Finn Solicitors
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Photography
- Printing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Law Firm based in Bude, Cornwall. Required complete branding service and website design in 2004, and have since required advertising, signage, brochure design and stationery.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Financial & Legal
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: .NET, ASP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML, XML
Completion date: March 2009 (on-going)
Typing Online
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Typing Online provides typing/transcription services for law firms. They wanted a clean, fresh design that is easily readable and professional.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML, XML
Completion date: January 2009 (on-going)
Accident Claims Online
- Branding
- Copywriting
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Accident Claims Online is a website dedicated to personal injury claims. This website has a 'legal news' section which updates regularly by linking to BBC News articles.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
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: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, XHTML
Completion date: June 2008
Reviews
We gave Finn Designs a very poor and vague brief. Despite us tying both hands behind their back by not giving them an accurate brief they knuckled down and designed and created an exceptional site on time, and within budget. We were especially impressed with their ability to take our vague ideas and interpret them into actual designs and layouts that were exactly what we wanted. We would have no hesitation in recommending them and indeed are planning to use them on another project straight away.
A gifted and original designer who worked with us to produce a bespoke website which has boosted our business and raised our profile. Thoroughly recommended! They listened to our needs, involved us in the design process, communicated effectively and provided an excellent website.
I would thoroughly recommend this web designer and would commission further websites as well.
I found Finn designs an absolute pleasure to work with. They were proffessional, polite, quick to respond to any queries and had an immediate grasp of how we wanted our web site to look. Their results were far better than I'd expected or hoped for. I would not hesitate to reccommend their services.
Colleen Finn
Designer
Colleen handles the design aspect of a project: from mocking up the layout of a website in Photoshop to creating a brand identity, logos, icons, business cards, brochures, etc.
Simon Finn
Developer
Simon is the developer of the team. He translates Colleen's designs into working websites that are functional and efficient, plus ensuring that they are ranked highly in all the Search Engines.
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Finn Designs:
”Colleen Finn, Designer”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Finn Designs:
”Efficient, creative, innovative, passionate, reasonable”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Finn Designs:
”We aim to provide small to medium sized businesses with outstanding designs, functionality and good value for money.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Finn Designs:
”Very colourful office with pictures and maps on the walls. There is usually music playing which fuels our creativity.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Finn Designs:
”The Finn Designs team consists of husband and wife, Simon and Colleen Finn. Simon is the developer and Colleen is the designer - working together to achieve maximum efficiency.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Finn Designs:
”We are a small team packed full of design and development experience. What we lack for in size we make up with enthusiasm and one-to-one Client care.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Finn Designs:
”Word of mouth recommendations, and good SEO.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Finn Designs:
”Contact is made, meetings held, ideas and brainstorming ensues, proofs emailed, design approved, Client happy!”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Finn Designs:
”Communication, communication, communication! So much can get lost in translation so it is vital to always confirm in writing via email any changes or requests that may be made over the phone. Also, we find it helpful to meet face to face at least once as it is always easier to hash out ideas and get a feel for what the Client wants.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Finn Designs:
”We can all get a bit demanding from time to time. A demanding Client is a good Client - they know what they want and when they want it, and we can provide it for them.”
WWDC:
If a client was trying to decide between a shortlist of web design companies, how would you recommend they go about selecting the right one for them?
Finn Designs:
”Firstly I would suggest that you hire a company that has been recommended to you, but don't forget to check that they offer the services that you require. Secondly trust in your gut instinct and go with the company that you would get on with best. Price is also a factor of course, but don't let that stop you from asking for a discount - you never know!”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Finn Designs:
”Ahead of the pack leading the way with innovative design that is both functional and eye-catching.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Finn Designs:
”When we're all living on Mars and the World Wide Web is known as the Intergalactic Information Highway hopefully there will still be a need for us web designers. You never know, this creative industry may be run by robots! We certainly hope not.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Finn Designs:
”PC”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Finn Designs:
”Easy - our surname is Finn and we design!”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Finn Designs:
”Content is King, but it doesn't hurt to have a good looking site to showcase that content.”
