Website Design
Custom website design using modern frameworks or raw code, built for usability, clarity, and brand impact.
Design First
UI-Focused Website Design
Our website design service focuses purely on user interface and user experience, perfect for clients who already have development or functionality in place. We design layouts that are clear, responsive, and easy to use.
- UI-only design projects
- Desktop & mobile layouts
- User-focused design decisions
Built Your Way
Raw Code or Framework-Based Design
We design websites using raw HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, or with modern libraries such as Bootstrap and Tailwind. This ensures your design fits seamlessly into your existing tech stack.
- Raw HTML, CSS & JavaScript
- Bootstrap, Tailwind & more
- Clean, reusable design systems
Flexible Projects
Standalone Design or Full Website Projects
Whether you need design files for development handoff or a complete website built from start to finish, we adapt our design process to your project needs. Our design integrates smoothly into larger builds.
- Design-only handoff projects
- Full website builds available
- Scalable for future development
90%
of projects benefit from responsive-first design approaches.
75%
of users judge a business’s credibility based on website design.
60%
faster development when designs align with existing frameworks.
50%
higher engagement on websites with clear, intuitive UI.
What our clients say
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"Paul & crew have been amazing, so helpful, and took the time to make sure everything was perfect every time."
"Paul has a passion to do the absolute best for his customers. He was keen for me to have plenty of direct input so I was happy with the end result"
"It has been smooth sailing and highly professional from the start. Really happy. Very reasonable pricing as well."
"The support, communication, and attention to detail have been outstanding. The end result feels professional, polished, and exactly right for where my business is now."
"My website is running faster than ever before ! Switching to Thistle Branding was quick and easy , and there was no downtime on my website."
"Paul was extremely easy-going and catered to our exact needs. He kept in constant communication throughout our project and we will continue to work him"
Frequently asked questions
Get instant answers to our most asked questions.
It can be. We offer UI-only design for clients who already have development sorted.
We use raw HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as frameworks like Bootstrap and Tailwind.
Yes - website design can be delivered as part of a full build or managed website package.
Yes - all designs are responsive and optimised for mobile devices.
Yes - we design with clean structure and reusable components for smooth handoff.
Absolutely. We can refresh layouts, improve usability, and modernise visuals.
We can deliver either, depending on your project requirements.