spydrhaus
Boutique web design studio

spydrhaus

Spiders did web design first. We just brought it online.

Spiders have been spinning webs for over 100 million years. We design and build websites for small businesses that catch attention and hold on to it.

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7 years of UX behind every build02 sites liveTaking new projects

A small studio with big instincts. Here's what goes into every web we spin.

Years of UX experience
07

Behind every layout, button and page.

Live client sites
02

A designer's portfolio and a family clothing shop.

Templates used
0

Every design is completely custom to your brand.

Weeks to launch
2–4

From first chat to going live, on a standard timeline.

Caught in our web · 02 sites live

Selected webs

Two live sites, spun for two very different creatures: a dark, type-heavy portfolio for a graphic designer and a warm, sticker-covered shop for a family clothing brand. Open a case file for the details.

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mindofakira.com

Mind of Akira

A one-page portfolio for Akira, a graphic designer working across streetwear, gaming and music. Bold uppercase type, a scrolling ticker of disciplines and an archive of six projects.

Client
Akira
Type
Portfolio
Year
[year]
Single pageProject archiveServicesBehance link
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wearebearlo.myshopify.com

Bearlo

A Shopify storefront for Bearlo, a UK brand of matching clothes for kids and grown ups, run by a mum and her child. Warm cream pages, hand-drawn stickers and a shop built around "twinning".

Client
Bearlo
Type
E-commerce
Platform
Shopify
Custom Shopify designSize guideFAQEmail signup
Visit shop ↗

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Services

Any site, spun to fit

We build any kind of site a small business needs. Whether you already have a home online or are starting from nothing, we work with you through the whole process. We never use templates: every design is completely custom to your brand, its look and feel, and your vision.

Already have hosting?

We build it into what you have

Your new site or pages get designed, built and added to your existing hosting or platform, so there's nothing new for you to manage.

Starting fresh?

We create and launch from scratch

From domain and hosting setup to the final page, we design, build and launch the whole thing for you.

What we build

  • Landing pagesOne focused page for a launch, offer or event.
  • Portfolio sitesShow off creative work the way it deserves.
  • Business websitesMulti-page sites that explain what you do and win trust.
  • Online shopsProduct pages, collections and checkout on the platform that suits you.
  • Blogs and content sitesArticles, news and guides that are easy to keep updated.
  • Booking and enquiry formsLet customers book, request a quote or get in touch.
  • Web apps and toolsCalculators, quizzes, dashboards and custom tools.
  • Interactive featuresAnimation, hover effects and moments people remember.
  • Redesigns and refreshesGive an existing site a new look without starting over.
  • CopywritingClear, on-brand words for every page.
  • Brand style guidesColours, type and components that keep everything consistent.
  • Email signupNewsletter forms connected to the email tool you use.
  • SEO basicsPage titles, descriptions and structure that help people find you.
  • Speed and accessibilityFast pages that work for everyone, on every device.
  • Analytics setupSee who visits and what they do once you're live.
  • Ongoing updatesNew pages, content changes and fixes after launch.
  1. 01 · Talk

    Get to know you

    We learn about your brand, your customers and what the site needs to do.

  2. 02 · Design

    Shape it together

    You see the designs early and give feedback before anything is built.

  3. 03 · Build

    Spin the web

    We build and test on mobile and desktop, sharing progress as we go.

  4. 04 · Green light

    You say go

    When you're happy, you approve the launch and it goes live.

Why spydrhaus

More than a marketplace gig

You can find cheaper websites online. Here's what you get by working with a small studio instead.

spydrhausTypical marketplace gig
Who you work withOne designer, start to finish, who gets to know your businessWhoever picks up the gig, often with a language or time-zone gap
How it's designedNever a template. Completely custom to your brand and your vision, shaped by 7 years of UX around your customersOften a template with your logo and colours swapped in
ChangesFeedback at every stage, and nothing goes live until you say soA set number of revisions, then extra fees
After launchWe stay on hand for fixes and updatesThe order closes and you're on your own
PayingA clear price upfront, split into half to start and half at launchUpfront, plus add-ons and service fees
Instant quote

Price your web

Answer a few quick questions and get an estimate straight away. Sites start from £250, which covers design, build, mobile and desktop testing, and launching only when you give the green light.

Launch offer: 10% off for our first 5 clientsIn return for an honest testimonial once your site is live. Every project can be split: half to start, half at launch.
Prior art

Spiders did it first

Every web design idea we use, a spider got to millions of years earlier. Tap a card to see the original.

Meet the founder

Small studio, sharp instincts

CarisFounder & designer, spydrhaus

Hi, I'm Caris.

I've spent seven years as a UX designer, working out how people actually use websites and what makes them stay, click and buy. I started spydrhaus to give small businesses that same level of thinking, without the big agency price or the template look.

When you work with spydrhaus, you work with me from the first chat to launch day. No handoffs and no account managers. I learn your brand, design around your customers, and build something that feels completely like you.

UX designWeb designE-commerceResponsive layoutsBrand-led design
Background
7 years in UX
Builds
Any site, your hosting or from scratch
Status
Booking new projects
FAQ

Questions, untangled

The things small businesses ask us most. Can't see yours? Send us a message.

How much does a website cost?

Sites start from £250. Our packages are Thread from £250, Web from £650 and Haus from £1,200, depending on the pages and features you need. Use the instant quote to get a price for your project in under a minute.

How long does it take?

Most sites take around 2 to 4 weeks from our first chat to going live. If you're in a hurry, a rush timeline gets you live in about a week for an extra 20%.

Do you use templates?

Never. Every design is completely custom to your brand, its look and feel, and your vision.

I already have a website or hosting. Can you work with it?

Yes. We can design and build your new site or pages into the hosting or platform you already use, including Shopify, so there's nothing new for you to manage.

I don't have a domain or hosting yet. Is that a problem?

Not at all. We'll set up your domain and hosting for you and launch the site from scratch.

How does payment work?

You pay half to start and half at launch. Our first 5 clients also get 10% off in return for an honest testimonial once their site is live.

What do you need from me?

A chat about your business, your customers and what you want the site to do, plus your logo, photos and any words you already have. If you need help with the words, copywriting can be added to your quote.

Can I ask for changes?

Yes. You'll see the designs early and give feedback at every stage, and nothing goes live until you give the green light.

Will my site work on phones?

Yes. Every site is designed for mobile and desktop and tested on both before launch.

Will people be able to find my site on Google?

Every site is built with SEO basics: clear page titles and descriptions, and a structure search engines can read.

What happens after launch?

We stay on hand for fixes and updates, whether that's new pages, content changes or something that needs a tweak.

Land in our web

Let's spin something

Got a shop, a portfolio or a brand that needs a home online? Tell us a bit about it and we'll get back to you.

Prefer to chat? Message us on Instagram.

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mindofakira.com

Mind of Akira

"Building visuals that feel lived-in."

The brief

Give Akira, a graphic designer working in streetwear, gaming and music, one place to show the work and take on commissions.

The vibe

Loud, confident and culture-driven. Big uppercase headings, ✦ separators and a casual voice that sounds like Akira.

What's on the site

  • "The Archive": six projects including Adamo Gaming, Y2K Logo & Icons, a Nike typeface rebrand and Logofolio Vol.2
  • Services for logo design, brand identity, apparel, cover art, type and streaming graphics
  • An About section split into "The Day Job" and "Real Life", with project and years-active stats
  • An "Available for projects" badge and a "Let's Build." contact section linking to Behance

Our role

Everything from first questions to launch, with Akira involved at every step. No templates: the design is completely custom to Akira’s brand, look and feel, and vision.

  1. Discovery. A questionnaire to gather Akira’s details and what the site needed to do.
  2. Vibe check. Sessions with Akira to pin down the feel, then a moodboard they signed off.
  3. Behance as the source. Akira’s existing Behance shaped the brand direction and supplied the projects for the archive.
  4. Sketches to wireframes. Rough sketches, then low fidelity layouts to get the structure right.
  5. High fidelity design. The full look designed in Figma, section by section.
  6. Build and launch. Akira had no hosting or domain, so we set both up, coded the designs and took the site live at mindofakira.com.
Visit mindofakira.com ↗
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wearebearlo.myshopify.com

Bearlo

"Big personalities. Little people. One family."

The brief

A shop for a UK family brand selling matching outfits for kids (2T to 5T) and grown ups (S to L), designed by a mum and her child.

The vibe

Warm and playful. A cream palette, hand-drawn stickers of bears, stars, cherries and rainbows, and lifestyle photos of the family.

What's in the store

  • Collections for New In, Minis, Grown Ups and Bags & Bits
  • "The latest drop" product grid and a "Twinning season" section for matching sets
  • A "Why Bearlo" brand story: soft, breathable, less but better, and every print an original
  • Size guide, FAQ, free UK delivery over £75 and an email signup for new drops

Our role

Everything from first questions to launch, with the owner involved at every step. No templates: the design is completely custom to Bearlo’s brand, look and feel, and vision.

  1. Discovery. A questionnaire to gather the brand details and what the shop needed to do.
  2. Vibe check. Sessions with the owner to pin down the feel, then a moodboard she signed off.
  3. Brand colours. Bearlo already had a logo, so we built the colour palette from it.
  4. Sketches to wireframes. Rough sketches, then low fidelity layouts to get the structure right.
  5. High fidelity design. The full look designed in Figma, page by page.
  6. Build and integrate. The designs coded up and built into their existing Shopify store, so they never had to switch hosts.
Visit the Bearlo shop ↗