PaleGallery Design
All my work is bespoke, Im hugely passionate & detailed about all sizes of projects. My clients span UK, USA & Canada & generally say nice things about me. Its easy to get started, just contact me with a few thoughts. I cover domain registration, hosting, email & all design elements - Im a one stop shop :)
Clients and Projects
Industry Sectors:
Manufacturers & Engineers, Consumer Services, Entertainment, Public Sector, Sports & Leisure, Health & Beauty, Not for profit / Charity, IT, Building & Construction
Tends to work with:
Corporations / Public Companies, SMEs, Entrepreneur, Private Companies, Non-profit Organisations, Startups
General location of clients: International
Latest Project
Mills Hewiit Associates
Recruitment & Consultancy Specialists for the Electrical & Lighting Industry
What We Have Achieved
Latest Review
8 July 2010
Michael MacLennan at Michael MacLennan Music
Since my website designed by PaleGallery went live I have constantly been told how interesting and innovative it is. As a musician it is very important to stand out from the crowd in whatever way possible...
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Awards
Golden Web Awards
Golden Web Award - Design Excellence (2002 - 2009)
IAWMD
Associatation & Golden Web Award (2005-2009)
CMI
CMI Level 3 (2011)
Interview
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
PaleGallery Design:
”Creative, intuitive, bespoke, approachable, adaptable”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
PaleGallery Design:
”Evolving. Like any other heart & soul design nerd! Hopefully still inspired by diverse design, enjoying being creative & remaining credited as a good designer, everything else is a bonus. When a client simply looks at you - end project - with that "wow - you did it" incredulous face, that's a slap in the face thank you that's unbeaten for me.”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
PaleGallery Design:
”...contact me & I'll tell you!”
What We Do?
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
Technologies Used:
CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, PHP, XML, JavaScript,
CMS Used:
Own Brand, Paid (Branded) Service
My clients can update content with just good 'ol notepad. My hosting is custom too, offering online FTP, control panel, email & weekly reports of webstatistics (so you can see who's swinging by your site & where they come from!)
Company Overview
Languages Spoken:
English, pigeon French & German
No. of Employees: 1-5
Established: 1996
Joined WWDC: 21 August 2007
We Recommend
Mills Hewiit Associates
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
Recruitment & Consultancy Specialists for the Electrical & Lighting Industry
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Startup
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: (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: June 2011
Kitty Ryeland - Oh Couture You!
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
Boutique designer dress company with gowns to feel like a princess in!
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
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, Flash, PHP
Completion date: May 2011 (on-going)
Knabstrupper Stud
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Based in Cornwall these breeders of Knabstrupper horses have the most gorgeous of spots!
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
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, PHP
Completion date: May 2011 (on-going)
Cameg Arabian Stud & Liveries
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
This gorgeous yard is owned by husband & wife team Andrew & Susan McArthur. Standing the impressive Arab Stallion Nybraska at stud in addition to running a lovely livery yard, they are hard to beat!
Languages: English
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
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, PHP
Completion date: February 2011
Colourunn
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Brand new Scottish band just starting out on the journey to world wide fame & fortune (I hope they remember me then!) Fresh, funky website to reflect where these guys are going musically. This is a slow build website so that the band can take advantage of my monthly payment scheme, so check it out often!
Languages: English, Scottish
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Startup
Industry: Entertainment
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: iTunes, PayPal
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: September 2010 (on-going)
Michael Hunter Music
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
Michael is a phenominal singer/songwriter/guitarist (& bagpiper!) currently wowing fans whilst based in France. Its an intimate, laidback flash project for his latest music, gigs & more!
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
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, PHP
Completion date: August 2010 (on-going)
QA Webhosting
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
This UK based web hosting company offer amazing support & lifelong hosting. To reflect a recent offer (you have to see it to believe it!) a clean, clear & user friendly website was required with the ability to check & purchase domains, registration & hosting.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: IT
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: PayPal
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: June 2010
Positive Steps
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
Based in Scotland (Dundee & Glasgow) Positive Steps are a registered charity who provide support & education programmes for Primary, Secondary, adult & community education, councils & associations, in addtion to several world wide programmes. Please visit their site & donate!
Languages: N/A
Project type: Other
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Not for profit / Charity
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: GiftAid, Just Giving Donation Options
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: May 2010 (on-going)
Fit2Work
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
Community Enterprise Company geared at getting women back into suitable work. This Fife based enterprise provides various workshops & liaises between recruitment agencies & seekers to best create a harmonious relationship!
Languages: N/A
Project type: Community website
Organisation category: Startup
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, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: March 2010
Dave Wilson Harness Online
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Online Marketing
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
A big undertaking to redesign for Dave Wilson, (with over 50 years in the racing business!) A satifying, interesting & long term e-commerce project launched in the spring of 2010. Already proving very, very popular with average daily sales in the high hundreds, it's plugged a very big hole in the target market!
Languages: N/A
Project type: E-commerce
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): Yes
CMS Description: full e-comm site with customer database, stock levels etc. custom design with client purchased platform.
Online Payment System: All credit cards via major gateways, paypal.
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, PHP, proprietary software
Completion date: March 2010 (on-going)
Michael Maclennan
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Scottish based singer/songwriter
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
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, JavaScript, PHP
Completion date: October 2009 (on-going)
Breeders Crown UK & Ireland
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
The Breeders Crown Series originated in the USA, in 1984. It was created by the Hambletonian Society, one of the most influential sponsors of standardbred racing, with the aim of improving breeding & harness racing. This year the series is being held in Scotland, so this website is updated often.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private Company
Industry: Sports & Leisure
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, JavaScript, PHP, XML
Completion date: September 2009 (on-going)
Queensferry Rugby Football Club
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Online Marketing
- Development
This seniors SRU Associated Rugby Team was set up summer 2009 with strong links to React2Rugby. After a tough first season the club ended on a high & is looking forward to the forthcoming year's rugby. The website was used to secure sponsorship, keep results & fixtures up to date & provide a platform for this new club to showcase itself on!
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Non-profit Organisation
Industry: Sports & Leisure
Content managed (CMS): No
CMS Description: N/A
Online Payment System: Self developed payment gateway ideal for small business, using payal & integrating with Flash.
Number of people who worked on this project: 1
Technologies used: CSS, Flash, (X)HTML, PHP, XML
Completion date: June 2009 (on-going)
SOLVAPLI
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
This Panama based company is a world leader in specialising in unique heat technology for ESP Gauges. Capable of deeper drill depth & withstanding higher temperatures the site needed to reflect the company dynamic while covering a large amount of technical information. External links & servers are managed by the company.
Languages: English
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Corporation / Public Company
Industry: Manufacturers & Engineers
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, Flash, (X)HTML, PHP, XML
Completion date: June 2009
TeamMania Kinross
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Development
Innovative & really quite brilliant events company who specialise in Team Building & Corporate Event Management, from Hearts Football teams to charity balls!
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
Organisation category: Private 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: Flash, (X)HTML, PHP
Completion date: September 2008
SAAB Specialist
- Branding
- Content and Copy
- Design
- Hosting
- Development
Car Industry
Languages: English
Project type: Basic (Static)
Organisation category: SME
Industry: Consumer Services
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: August 2008
Matt Larson
- Branding
- Design
- Hosting
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Development
Currently embarking on a US tour, Matt Larson is an acclaimed acoustic from California. His recent single, Unswerving Resolve was placed fourth in the OurStage Polls this year. I created an organic & intimate flash site to bring Matt closer to his fans whilst on tour.
Languages: N/A
Project type: Content Managed
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, JavaScript, PHP, XML
Completion date: July 2007
Reviews
Since my website designed by PaleGallery went live I have constantly been told how interesting and innovative it is. As a musician it is very important to stand out from the crowd in whatever way possible and the website certainly helps achieve this with it's original and interactive layout. Once completed I was also given a lot of help to maintain and update the website myself which for me was very useful as it was previously unknown territory for me!
Our website needed a long overdue revamp as it was looking jaded and affecting business in a negative sense. In a very short space of time and with willing ears and a very pleasant manner, Pale Gallery came up with a fantastic design which fitted our needs in every way, fitted in with the back end shopping system already implemented and gave the site an air of professionalism and business with a capital B.
Almost immediately we noticed an increase in enquiries and sales.
Whether you need a web site from scratch or a revamp of an existing site I would have absolutely no hesitation recommending Pale Gallery for quality, price and being a pleasure to work with.
Positive Steps started our relationship with Pale Gallery in March 2010 and our new website has been live since May.
We found that Susie listened carefully to our initial brief about our requirements for a new website and the end result has exceeded our expectations. She has a direct approach which I appreciated and showed great patience in our attempt to create a new logo.
I would thoroughly recommend Pale Gallery for their professionalism and value for money.
Just wanted to say how chuffed we are to have found you, your ideas are magic, the website's shaping up just how we want it & we love your design (guitar's the dogs nuts btw). Thanks for letting us pay it up, really helps young bands like us get started when we dont have to shell out a fortune to get stand out form the usual myspace gang. Yer a cool chick scosh and really pleased to have you onside (of course well remember you when we are rich and famous) - shame they only go up to five stars mate! Colourunn
We looked at several web design companies when we formed our SRU Associated Senior Rugby Team last year (2009). Most companies didnt seem interested in what we needed to achieve when they realised our budget was tight and our requirements extensive. Fixtures lists, team photos, results pages, etc and all needed to be kept up to date weekly. PaleGallery were refreshing in their honest approach, enthusiasm, understanding and creative ability. Our website has been well recieved and much admired by other clubs, we feel its professional and reflects our club ethos. Now in our second season its still maintained by PaleGallery, who update our weekly results for free which was an amazing bonus. Our sponsors increased dramatically after our site was launched, we've been contacted from as far away as Australia and our team numbers were boosted by the updates, friendly manner and fun items, all provided outwith our expectations but inside our budget. QRFC would recommend PaleGallery Design to any sporting club with no hesitation. Thank you. (Allan Carson President of Queensferry Rugby Football Club)
Love the website and every customer so far agrees with me
10/10 we will not hesertate to use palegallery again
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WWDC:
What's your name and position in the company?
PaleGallery Design:
”Im a freelancer so Im all things to all clients!”
WWDC:
Describe your company in 5 words.
PaleGallery Design:
”Creative, intuitive, bespoke, approachable, adaptable”
WWDC:
What's your business philosophy?
PaleGallery Design:
”As a freelancer Im only as good as my last project! I have no design ego (plus I love a bargain myself) - so for every project I listen. I look to the best design houses for inspiration, cutting edge stuff which I can dissect & make more affordable for my own client projects. Few have CocaCola or Nike budgets!”
WWDC:
Describe your office environment.
PaleGallery Design:
”...my workspace is light, airy & opens into my garden (I know Im very lucky).”
WWDC:
Describe how your team interact and work together.
PaleGallery Design:
”....not really applicable to a freelancer! ...”
WWDC:
What makes you different from other web design companies?
PaleGallery Design:
”If every other designer strives, desires & delivers - then Im no different at all. I like that Im straightforward & honest. If I cant do something I'll happily say so. I was an IT trainer for five years & there is nothing like being hit with a question you cant answer to keep you on your toes. Ive never forgotten that!”
WWDC:
How do you get the majority of your business?
PaleGallery Design:
”I'd rather spend my hard earned pennies on the latest industry software than fritter it on advertising. I work hard & that shows in what I produce for my clients. Im proud that most of my work is word of mouth, even abroad. As a freelancer I cant afford to spend weeks on tenders when I could be bringing projects in (under budget!) for my clients. ”
WWDC:
Describe how you manage projects from the initial client contact to completion and handover.
PaleGallery Design:
”Very simple really. Im everything in a happy little package! Take a look through my site, decide if Im the designer for you, then get in touch & talk me through your thoughts. My job is to take what's in your head & add some designer magic to suit - target market, current trends, your budget & generally make it a pleasure for you to look at daily.”
WWDC:
What do you think is the most crucial element of creating a good client relationship?
PaleGallery Design:
”Listening (a lot!) & advising. Many people don't realise how low cost an effective campaign can be, so I open that channel. Offering cost effective solutions with the *wow* factor thrown in, but also knowing when to step back & simply say - "your my client, its your money & you can spend it how you like". ”
WWDC:
How do you manage demanding clients?
PaleGallery Design:
”Offer cake?...If I realise that what a client expects wont balance with their budget or deadline, I'll try to streamline things to accommodate. If however, I recognise that they might be better suited to a different designer I'll happily walk away. I have to eat like anyone else & there is only so far any client will tolerate advice. ”
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?
PaleGallery Design:
”1. Look at the shortlisted previous projects, would you like to own one of them?
2. Is their own website clean, simple to get around & welcoming?
3. Will they balance your budget with your needs?
4. Go with your gut. It's rarely wrong!
”
WWDC:
Where do you see your company in 10 years time?
PaleGallery Design:
”Evolving. Like any other heart & soul design nerd! Hopefully still inspired by diverse design, enjoying being creative & remaining credited as a good designer, everything else is a bonus. When a client simply looks at you - end project - with that "wow - you did it" incredulous face, that's a slap in the face thank you that's unbeaten for me.”
WWDC:
Where do you see the web design industry in the future?
PaleGallery Design:
”Honestly? Id have to currently say "who knows?" - I can see the trend for "apps" (iPhone & iPad), networking sites & wordPress blogs - all negating the service of a "web designer" like me - but Id hate to see a reversion to the text-based internet we started out with in the 60's. If everything becomes generic, we might as well forget inspiration.”
WWDC:
What computers do you have use in your offices, PCs or Macs?
PaleGallery Design:
”Both PC and Mac”
WWDC:
How was your company name chosen?
PaleGallery Design:
”...contact me & I'll tell you!”
WWDC:
If you were to give your clients one tip on how to get the most from their website what would it be?
PaleGallery Design:
”...anyone can spend hundreds, thousands or millions on a website & its campaign - it doesn't make the product or customer service any better. A website is only another form of advertising. If you have one, use it & back up your proclamations on it - be honest, open & available to your clients when they email or phone. ”
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