Middlesbrough, UK  ·  Est. 2026  ·  9+ Years Experience

Bespoke digital
built to last.

Premium WordPress development for businesses that refuse to settle. Custom code, no page builders, results that speak for themselves.

9+ Years Experience
40+ Projects Delivered
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Bespoke WordPress Builds GSAP Animation Sage & Blade 9+ Years Experience Middlesbrough, UK Transparent Process Performance-First Code WooCommerce Code You Own Outright Bespoke WordPress Builds GSAP Animation Sage & Blade 9+ Years Experience Middlesbrough, UK Transparent Process Performance-First Code WooCommerce Code You Own Outright

Independent craft,
no compromises.

Craft over shortcuts. Code that holds up. Results that speak for themselves.

Kobe Creative Studio is a boutique freelance web development practice offering end-to-end design and build for businesses that value quality, craft, and originality. Named after a much-loved cat, the studio carries an independent spirit — personal, attentive, and precise.

With over nine years of hands-on experience across industries, every project is built on a modern, professional-grade toolchain. No page builders, no compromises on code quality, and no hidden dependencies — ever.

9+
Years of Experience Hands-on across agencies, startups, and independents
40+
Projects Delivered From brochure sites to complex SaaS applications
100%
No Lock-In, Ever Walk away with your site, source code, and every credential — no strings
30days
Post-Launch Support Every project includes a dedicated support window after go-live

Built with
intention.

A selection of recent projects — each one scoped, built, and delivered to brief. No templates. No shortcuts.

Bespoke Build Corporate
Forge Legal
Corporate law firm — full rebrand and custom site
SaaS Members
Tidal Analytics
Data platform — membership portal with API integrations

Different by
design.

01
Scoped. Agreed. Delivered.

Every project is defined in writing before work begins. No scope creep, no moving goalposts — just a clear brief, a clear plan, and a result you’re proud of.

02
You Own Everything

Your site, your source code, your credentials — handed over in full on completion. No recurring licence fees, no dependencies on us continuing to exist, no strings.

03
One Person, Your Project

You work directly with the developer building your site. No account managers, no hand-offs, no Chinese whispers. Just clear, direct communication.

04
Production-Grade Stack

Sage, Blade, SASS, GSAP, WooCommerce. The same tools used by top-tier agencies — not off-the-shelf builders that trade quality for speed.

End-to-end,
front to back.

Every service is delivered personally — no outsourcing, no hand-offs. You deal directly with the person building your site.

01 Bespoke Design & Build

Fully custom WordPress sites using Sage, Blade templating, and SASS. No page builders, no off-the-shelf themes — every component written from scratch to your exact requirements.

02 Animation & Interactive UI

Rich, performant animations built with GSAP — scroll-triggered reveals, SVG morphing, parallax layers, and polished micro-interactions that make a site feel alive without sacrificing performance.

03 WooCommerce & E-commerce

Custom storefronts built on WooCommerce — tailored checkout flows, product catalogues, payment gateway integration, and performance architecture built for conversion.

04 Maintenance & Retainer

Ongoing support, plugin updates, security monitoring, and priority development hours. Flexible monthly retainers that keep your site healthy without locking you into a long-term contract.

Five stages.
Zero surprises.

Every project follows the same clear process. Each stage requires sign-off before the next begins — so nothing moves forward until you’re happy.

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01
Discovery

We dig into your brief, goals, audience, and competitors. You leave with a clear scope document and project timeline — before a single line of code is written.

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02
Design

Wireframes, style direction, and component design agreed before build begins. You sign off on how it looks before we touch the theme.

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03
Build

Development in staged sprints using our full stack — Sage, Blade, SASS, and GSAP. Regular check-ins keep you in the loop throughout.

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04
Review

Two structured feedback rounds included. Each revision is tracked, scoped, and confirmed in writing so nothing slips through the cracks.

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05
Launch

Deployment, DNS setup, CMS handover training, and a 30-day post-launch support window. You own everything — code, content, and credentials.

Trusted by
those who care.

Got a project?
Let’s talk.

hello@kobecreative.studio

Based in Middlesbrough · Available UK-wide · Response within 24hrs

Ready to build something?

Let’s make
something great.

Drop an email and I’ll come back within 24 hours with thoughts on your project. No obligation, no hard sell — just an honest conversation about what you need.

Clear scope & sign-off 24hr response No lock-in No outsourcing