1983 Ltd
Differently thinking, organicaly working design and development. We strive to design and construct sites as minimalistically as we can, theres nothing worse than a 'template' looking website with too much information! Take a look at our sites and youll see what I mean.. We are also a domain registrar, have our own hosting facilities and support your IT needs so you can have one point of contact for all.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Media & Communication, Food & Drink, IT, Other, Public Sector
Tends to work with:
Private Companies, Corporations / Public Companies, Startups
General location of clients: UK / Soho / W1 / London
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
8 June 2010
Paula West at AllSet Ltd.
Phase 83 came highly recommended to us by a colleague and friend.
We have been incredibly impressed with every aspect of their service, from design concept
through to website launch and probably most...
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Awards
estateagencyevents
Award for its innovative broadband TV access (05/05/06)
The good web guide
Review (25/05/06)
Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
1983 Ltd:
”Relaxed Motivated Creative Organic Reliable”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
1983 Ltd:
”Hopefully expanding our reputation across a larger area of the and Europe.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
1983 Ltd:
”Now that would be telling!”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
Technologies Used:
CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML, ASP, .NET,
CMS Used:
Open Source, Own Brand, Paid (Branded) Service
We offer three main routes to CMS to suit your budget and preference. One is a super simple CMS for the smaller sites that will only be updated occasionally and this doesn't put a dent in your pocket. Second would be our own in-house built system thats just as competitive as the CMSs that you will find on the market. Thirdly is use of an open source CMS which we build your new site to suit.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 2005
Facebook: show page
Twitter: @83io
Joined WWDC: 14 March 2007
We Recommend
Hosting company:
XXIIO
Inition
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Complete site re-build including sub sites. Built using drupal.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: .NET, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: September 2011 (on-going)
Create Bikes Europe
- Hosting
- Video Production
- Development
Leading cycle manufacturer
Languages: French
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Public Sector
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: June 2010 (on-going)
Third Sector Property
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Business group who assist charities in rent reduction and many other services.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Other
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: March 2010 (on-going)
offtheradar
- Hosting
- Development
TV & Film company based in Soho London.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
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: (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: January 2010 (on-going)
Beggar Joe
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
In a musical world forever dominated by passing fad and fickle fashion, Beggar Joe cannot help but stand out as something special, the real thing even, a blues ,folk and soul powerhouse so steeped in the roots of the genre they could be the offspring of pure Mississippi Delta stalwarts. There are five of them, they are in their late 20s and early 30s, and they hail, for the most part, from Manchester. Upon the imminent release of their self-titled debut album, they might just become your favourite new band.
Languages: English
Project type:
Organisation category: Private Company
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, (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: October 2009 (on-going)
16 oz
- Hosting
- Development
16oz fervently believes in the supremacy of moving image to both arrest and inspire. We work from the premise that filmed live action, heightened, contrived, pushed and distorted has a unique ability to express truths about our world. Harnessing the medium in this way offers us unique opportunities to resonate your chosen message deep within its audience.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
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, (X)HTML
Completion date: September 2009 (on-going)
YoGo
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
YoGo Dating is a new speed dating site designed to bring a fresh and modern approach to speed dating. We aim to list every speed dating and singles event in London and across the UK - so if you are a city professional, a student or older - YoGo Dating is the only place you need to come to find your perfect partner.
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Public Sector
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Full merchant gateway
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , XML
Completion date: August 2009 (on-going)
WeAreSeventeen
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
Motion graphics and design company based in W1.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2009 (on-going)
AllSet
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Art Direction and Design
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: (X)HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: February 2009
Mama Zoom
- Branding
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
The most general, non-descript blog out there. Minimalistic theme created for the wordpress system by Phase83.
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2009 (on-going)
HazelMay
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Not just any 'holding site' but a really really nice 'holding site'
Languages: N/A
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
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, PHP
Completion date: December 2008
Into Apple
- Development
IntoApple
- Branding
- Hosting
- Development
Dale Evans Broadcast Recruitment
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
We took an existing design and integrated a fully fledged WYSIWYG Content Management System.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category:
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: ASP
Completion date: May 2008
NEW Smithereen website
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
Brand new and not yet launched site for Motion graphics company Smithereen
Languages: N/A
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category:
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: October 2007
XXIIO
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
This was really 5 sites in one. XXIIO is a brand new web hosting and domain name registration company based in London. We were lucky enough to be given the task of designing the homepage, control panel, webmail and web FTP interfaces, along with email templates and much more. The site came together very well and were already working on updates and new features.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Other
Organisation category:
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 4
Technologies used: .NET, ASP, CSS, (X)HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: September 2007
California Raisins
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
Fun site built for California Raisins UK.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category:
Industry: Food & Drink
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: June 2007
Real Estate TV
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Development
Website suporting the Sky TV channel (279).
Languages: N/A
Project type:
Organisation category:
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 5
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, Java, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: February 2007
Reviews
Phase 83 came highly recommended to us by a colleague and friend.
We have been incredibly impressed with every aspect of their service, from design concept
through to website launch and probably most importantly, hosting and maintaining our site.
The CMS is so easy and user friendly, it enables us to upload new projects as often
as we like, which means our clients are always up to date with our latest work.
They offer the kind of personal, friendly, professionalism which seems to be such a rarity
these days. - Paula West, Art Director, AllSet Ltd.
The site was a huge undertaking, but Phase came out with exactly what we wanted ahead of time. We are currently employing their expertise in rolling out some new features for us. Great support throughout the project!
The site speaks for itself, what more can I say.
Londonthing exceeded our expectations we had for our site in terms of ease of use and functionality. It looked exactly as we had envisaged and it works like a dream. Working with Londonthing was a really good experience, we were listened to, advised, looked after and always felt a strong sense of partnership during the project and also beyond - their aftercare is second to none.
Chris Fernandes
MD
Nothing to note
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
1983 Ltd:
”Chris Fernandes, MD & Project Manager”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
1983 Ltd:
”Relaxed Motivated Creative Organic Reliable”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
1983 Ltd:
”Do it right the first time, built it to last.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
1983 Ltd:
”green, spacious, calm with a hint of madness.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
1983 Ltd:
”Over a cup of tea, or a coffe, whatever your mild poison happens to be.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
1983 Ltd:
”We actualy answer the phone, even if things are going a little wrong.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
1983 Ltd:
”Word of mouth”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
1983 Ltd:
”However the client wants us to, but mostly timely with regular updates as the project progresses.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
1983 Ltd:
”Communication, trust.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
1983 Ltd:
”The same as our non demanding clients, to the very best we can possible.”
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?
1983 Ltd:
”A design company with specific experience in their sector, the one with the portfolio to back it up and one that you feel you can communicate with the best. Call and speak to each project manager. Phone mannor is very important to good communication and since this is the most likely form of communication throughout a project, it is key.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
1983 Ltd:
”Hopefully expanding our reputation across a larger area of the and Europe.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
1983 Ltd:
”More boutique design studios than the big boys.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
1983 Ltd:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
1983 Ltd:
”Now that would be telling!”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
1983 Ltd:
”Keep it simple, design is king, information overload is a bad thing.”
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