Move Ahead Design Ltd
UK > South East > Canterbury
Website design and digital media company serving clients in Kent and South London
We are a website design and digital media company serving clients in Kent and South London.
We work with clients to develop their web presence and design branding, print and video materials to match.
We offer bespoke solutions to our clients, whatever their budget and whatever they are looking to achieve.
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Educational, Retail, Tourism & Travel, Media & Communication, Entertainment, Health & Beauty, Building & Construction, Sports & Leisure, Professional Services
Tends to work with:
Public Sector, Private Companies, Non-profit Organisations, Startups, SMEs, Individuals
General location of clients: Kent and South London
Latest Project
Mirror Man Greenwich
In August 2009 a local furniture designer from London with years of happy customers wanted to move online for the first time. We built them a photo-rich brochure website with a simple content management system.
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
20 November 2009
Tracy Crowther at University of Kent, Kent Innovation and Enterprise
Andrew Davison (Move Ahead) has been invaluable in helping with the design of the new RoundOne student enterprise site, and always let me know what was happening and answered all my queries in very clear,...
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Awards
HSBC
HSBC Unipreneur Award 2007 (Shortlisted) (2007)
Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”Giving clients the absolute best”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”With the same working philosophy, bigger client list (and maybe a bigger office!)”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”After a long time spent locked in my room with a pad of paper. It also had a lot to do with what .com domains were still available in 2009 and the fact that MAD has a ring to it!”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
- Flash Websites
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- eCommerce Solutions
Technologies Used:
CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, , Flash, J2ME, XML
CMS Used:
Open Source, Paid (Branded) Service
We work primarly with Joomla CMS for brochure websites and OSCommerce of Actinic for e-commerce websites.
Where the requirements are more bespoke we will develop a bespoke CMS or work with Joomla, Wordpress or Drupal depending on which suits the particular requirements best.
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English
No. of Employees: 6-20
Established: 2007
Address:
Canterbury
Contact:
Andrew Davison
Phone: 0871 662 9109
info@moveaheaddesign.com
www.moveaheaddesign.com
Joined WWDC: 15 July 2009
We Recommend
Accountant:
Proactive
Lawyer:
Bishop & Sewell
Printer:
Sense Creative
SEO expert:
Hogtronix
Hosting company:
www.altaire.com
Mirror Man Greenwich
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Website Design
In August 2009 a local furniture designer from London with years of happy customers wanted to move online for the first time. We built them a photo-rich brochure website with a simple content management system.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is built around the basic Cushy CMS platform allowing the client to change the text and image content on the website.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML
Completion date: September 2009
Bliss Crowd
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
In August 2009 we were asked to design a website for a new singles party company Bliss Crowd. Looking to attract young city professionals they needed a clean sexy design. We designed the website around a custom CMS allowing the client to take orders online.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is built around a customised version of Atom CMS that allows the client to take bookings online.
Online Payment System: PayPal
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: August 2009
Cheeks and Cherries
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
E-commerce website selling natural nappies and accessories. The site also includes advice and guidance for new mothers on the subject of natural nappies and baby care.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is built on the powerful Actinic e-commerce software. Chosen for its powerful stock control and order management functionality.
Online Payment System: The website is linked to take payments through PayPal per the client's choice.
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: June 2009 (on-going)
Opera Britannia
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Public Relations
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Video Production
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Noticing a gap in the market our client decided he wanted to launch Opera Britannia, the UK'a foremost authority on all things Opera news, reviews and views. They wanted a great design and a simple CMS, which they got and will now be working with us to promote the website online and off.
Languages: English
Project type: News website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: We've built the site on the Joomla CMS and made use of several extensions to give the site desired functionality.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, J2ME, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: June 2009 (on-going)
Chiltern Country Cottages
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
We were asked to re-design a the website for Chiltern Country Cottages a small privately run cottage. We built a custom CMS into the website to allow the client to update the availability of the cottage on a week by week basis.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is built around a customised version of FourmCMS and allows the client to manage the availability of the cottage on a week to week basis.
Online Payment System: None
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2009
Cambridge City Korfball
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Website Design
- Website Development
CCF wanted a new website for their growing team of players to make use of and to attract new players. They had a lot of content for the site and also wanted to display upcoming fixtures and scores from latest games.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is based on our custom ForumCMS. Designed to be easy to use and a powerful solution for simple websites allowing management of a basic PayPal shop and easy content editing. We further customised the CMS to allow the client to add fixture
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2009
Visit Kent - Visit Cinque Ports
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Website Design
- Website Development
Visit Kent the official tourism company for Kent asked us to design a website to act a brochure site and portal for the famous Cinque Port towns in Kent. They wanted something clean and simple and that is what they got.
Languages: English
Project type: Web Portal website
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Tourism & Travel
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: The site is managed with JoomlaCMS, using the Choro Forms extension to handle both forms on the website.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: March 2009 (on-going)
Kent University Student Union - CSRfm
- Website Design
- Website Development
After our great work on the inQuireLive website, Kent University Student Union invited us back to work our magic on the website for their student radio station. They had a website already but it was rubbish and they wanted something professional to sit alongside the news website. Once again we designed something they were very happy with.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Media & Communication
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is based on Joomla CMS
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: February 2009 (on-going)
Kent University Student Union - inQuireLive
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Website Design
- Website Development
University of Kent Student Union needed a new website design for their online student news website. Having just re-designed the paper they needed the website to match. They wanted something that beat the competition, so we sat down with the editorial team and produced something that wowed them all.
Languages: English
Project type: News website
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: The site is based on the Drupal CMS and when applying the new design we made some modifications to the CMS setup to improve usability.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: January 2009 (on-going)
M & A Kitchens
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Website Design
M & Kitchens, a small independent DIY specialist, wanted a simple e-commerce website to advertise his products and sell a select range of his products.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This system is built on the powerful osCommerce e-commerce software. The system is easy to use and gives great stock control and order management functionality.
Online Payment System: This website is linked up to take payments through PayPal per the client's request.
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: August 2008
Innosense Designs
- Content Management System (CMS)
- eCommerce Solutions
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Website Design
Innosense Designs is a small fashion company based in London. They wanted a "quirky" website to advertise the company and a basic e-commerce setup to sell some of their pieces.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Health & Beauty
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is based on our custom ForumCMS. Designed to be easy to use and a powerful solution for simple websites allowing management of a basic PayPal shop and easy content editing.
Online Payment System: The basic shop is linked to take payments through PayPal per the client's request.
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: August 2008
Intership Help
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Logo Design
- Website Design
- Website Development
The client wanted a website where students could find a large library of information of finding, applying to and securing internships in the UK. With a large amount of content to publish we opted for a bespoke content management system.
Languages: English
Project type: Directory website
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Educational
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: For this website we developed a bespoke website known as ForumCMS. The CMS provided options to manage site users and provided full content control over the different sections of the website.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, HTML, J2ME, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, XML
Completion date: August 2008
University of Kent - Kent Round One
- Branding
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Logo Design
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
Working with the Innovation & Enterprise department at the University of Kent we were asked to design, develop and brand an online service to be the one stop shop for students looking for information on and to participate in CV and employability training events being run by the University. After launching a successful first version of the site in Sept 2008 we are working on an improved version for launch in Sept 2009
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Public Sector
Industry: Educational
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, HTML, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP, Joomla CMS
Completion date: August 2008 (on-going)
PRG UK
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
ith an established customer base offline the client wanted to find new customers online. We developed the website on the OSCommerce platform and helped him upload his large catalog of stock.
Languages: English
Project type: E-commerce website
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Building & Construction
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is built around the OSCommerce platform.
Online Payment System: Payments not taken via website. Showroom website only.
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, J2ME, JavaScript, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: June 2008
Inner Sanctum Furniture
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Hosting
- Website Design
- Website Development
Inner Sanctum are a furniture hire company based in London. Boasting an impressive list of corporate clients they wanted a website to reflect this success.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: This website is based on our custom ForumCMS. Designed to be easy to use and a powerful solution for simple websites allowing management of a basic PayPal shop and easy content editing.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 2
Technologies used: CSS, HTML, mySQL, PHP
Completion date: April 2008
Mark Okoh Photography
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Website Design
An accomplished photographer approached us looking for a full Flash website to show off his work. With a large stock of photos we designed a clean, quick loading website and let the photos do the showing off.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed (Dynamic)
Organisation category: Individual
Industry: Professional Services
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, HTML
Completion date: March 2008
The Chocolate Show
- Content Management System (CMS)
- Flash Websites
- Graphic Design for Print
- Graphic Design for the Web
- Web Page Maintenance
- Website Design
- Website Development
The Chocolate Show is the largest chocolate exhibition being held anywhere in Europe. When the company started and decided to run their first show in Norwich, Move Ahead Design were asked to develop a full Flash website and supporting marketing materials for the company. Following their success they will be coming back with multiple new shows in 2010 and have already signed us up as their main design and digital media company. Watch this space.
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static) website
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Retail
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: Basic bespoke CMS to manage the news and photo section of the website.
Online Payment System: N/A
Number of people who worked on this project: 3
Technologies used: Flash, HTML, JavaScript
Completion date: March 2008 (on-going)
Reviews
by Tracy Crowther at University of Kent, Kent Innovation and Enterprise
kentroundone.co.uk
Andrew Davison (Move Ahead) has been invaluable in helping with the design of the new RoundOne student enterprise site, and always let me know what was happening and answered all my queries in very clear, jargon free way. I am very happy with the final site and with all the back up support. In particular, I am very excited about the new ideas to promote and market the site which Andrew has suggested, he is very knowledgeable about new ideas and has great enthusiasm for the RoundOne project.
I was really happy with the process from start to finish. Move Ahead Design worked with us to completely overhaul the look and feel of our website. and did a great job. Since re-launch we have had nothing but positive feedback and we are looking forward re-entering the Guardian Media Awards this year. Their approach to customer service was top notch and they were happy to cater to our ever request to get the site perfect even when we were changing our mind on a daily basis.
Once again we have received outstanding service from Move Ahead Design. Our site had been in need of an overhaul for some time and they took a demanding brief and a tight deadline and turned around something that the whole team has been happy with. We are certainly looking forward to working with them to re-vamp the website for inQuire the student newspaper.
My experience of using Move Ahead Design Ltd has been extremely positive. Aside from working closely with myself to ensure that all of my ideas for the design of the website were actioned, I continually received updates on the progress of the work, and more importantly, suggestions for improvement, which more often than not were taken up. The account management side was equally good, with the reassurance always present that if I had a problem or needed advice/guidance, it would be there for me.
The whole process of design and implementation was (mercifully for me), explained in such a way that I could understand how everything was being put together. I don't think in our working relationship I have had any cause to be dissatisfied with their work, in fact to the contrary, it has been extremely reassuring to work with such helpful and reliable people. The work itself has been first rate, exceeding my expectations, and their network of contacts has proven to be invaluable. I couldn't therefore recommend them highly enough
We worked well with Move Ahead Design. We had direct contact with our account manager as well as the designer working on our project meaning the whole thing went very smoothly, and we knew what was happening at every stage of the project..
We knew what we needed from the site but wern't sure how to achieve it. Move Ahead Design helped us from the very start and with their guidance we decided to opt for a custom Content Management System for the site. They then developed several designs for the site and were very generous in allowing us to suggest changes to the design.
Overall we were very happy with the outcome and so far the site have been easy to use. We've not had any problems yet but they have promised to be on the end of the phone if there are any!
Andrew Davison
Managing Director
Takes care of the running of the business making sure the team has everything it needs and the business is running efficiently.
When not doing this he is out networking until he drops and drumming up new clients or consulting with existing ones.
Angi Wren
Website Design and Development
Angi is in charge of designing and building the websites for our clients.
She is a bit of a whizz with Photoshop and can often be found shouting at a Joomla installation until it does what she wants it to.
Bharat Desai
Branding Designer
We let Bharat loose when a client needs new branding for their company.
His ability to take a brief and come up with something amazing outstanding amazes us and we won't be letting him go anytime soon.
Joel Somerfield
Print Designer
Joel takes care of designing anything that isn't destined for online. Corporate stationary, flyer, snazzy brochure, you name it he can design it.
With a degree from UCCA and Royal College of Art he's skilled in just about every style and we've yet to find a client who doesn't love him.
Mike Laming
Bespoke Web Development
When we need something built from Scratch Mike is our man.
Only 22, and having already completed a Computer Science degree, worked for several web development companies and even co-founded a tech start up in the Silicon Valley he's ambitious... and we like that!
WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”Andrew Davison, Managing Director”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”Giving clients the absolute best”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”Doing the best for our clients and make sure they have the best online presence.”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”The office environment is dynamic and interesting but we're out with clients or working on new ideas whenever we can.”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”The team gels well, we all know each others strengths and work together to offer a great, friendly and proactive service to our clients.”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”Because we make an effort, a real effort with the work we do for you. We want you to grow so we can to and that means going above and beyond at times.”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”So far we've got a lot through networking, word of mouth and recommendation. We're just really starting to push our business online, hence this profile.”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”It depends on the project. Either way we find out what you need, when you need it and what you've got to spend... then get it done!”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”Trust. I want our clients to know we are working with them, not just for them. I explain everything we are doing, why we are doing it and what results they can expect to see. By taking that approach clients feel safe trusting us with their business.”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”Every client is demanding in their own way, but that is a good thing. They've given me their money and want the best for it, what's wrong with that? I rarely have "difficult" clients but when I do I treat them the same, find out what they problem is and do the best to put it right.”
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?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”Call them all up, every web (good) web design company has a flashy website but you need to tell them about your business, what you want to do and what you've got to spend. If you like the ideas you have and think you can work with them then you're probably safe.”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”With the same working philosophy, bigger client list (and maybe a bigger office!)”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”It's really hard to tell. As designers we tend to follow the development of technology. As new ways to engage visitors emerge, clients will want to design and develops sites and services.
While technologies will change it will always be about giving the clients the best possible presence online.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”After a long time spent locked in my room with a pad of paper. It also had a lot to do with what .com domains were still available in 2009 and the fact that MAD has a ring to it!”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
Move Ahead Design Ltd:
”Work with us, we know what we are doing. So many clients think they know best despite out best advice. We've done this a long time and dedicated out professional lives to knowing what works best, make use of that so you can get on with whatever you do best.”
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