Websites

We design and build websites that really work for a living.

We mix bespoke design with best-practice usability principles and industry standard technologies to create websites that are an asset for you and your audience.

Whether you need a simple business-card site, or a complete corporate presence, we have the creative talent and technical knowledge to make sure your brand thrives in the digital world.

We also offer print design and identity design services, making us the ideal choice for all your graphic design needs.

  • Adrian James Architects Website

    Adrian James Architects Website

  • RJ@twentyone Website

    RJ@twentyone Website

  • Atomic Burger Oxford

    Atomic Burger Oxford Website

  • About Jenga

    About Jenga Website

A selection of our web design projects:

A Walker's Discovery of France

We were approached by Terry Cudbird to help him create a website to detail his 4,000 mile walk around the circumference of France, and to help raise the profile of a future book on the subject.

We designed and built the site from scratch and included a content management system for easy site updates. We also completed graphic work on a series of maps used to detail the various routes.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Content Management System

Client Testimonial

"I came to commun with an unusual brief to create a web site about my walk. They responded with enthusiasm and produced a stylish design which met the brief exactly. I have received nothing but praise for the site."

Cooper Callas

We were approached by Cooper Callas, the largest independent kitchen and bathroom distributor in the UK to help create a new corporate website.

Based on existing branding, we designed and built the site from scratch, including animated flash elements and a bespoke content management system to allow for simple site maintenance.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Flash Animation
  • Bespoke Content Management System

Client Testimonial

"Thank you for a cracking job, it has absolutely achieved the look that I had in mind when first discussing the project."

Lime Walk Press

We were approached by Mette Ahlefeldt, the author of 'Seasons', to help her build a website to publicise the book.

Based on the existing design of the book cover, the website needed to showcase the content of the book, as well as the personaility of the author.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Templates
  • Wordpress Integration

Client Testimonial

"Thank you very much for a great working relationship building up my new website."

Atomic Burger Oxford

We were asked to design a small website for this unique burger restaurant on Cowley road in Oxford.

The "fifties retro sci-fi" theme matches the restaurant's menus and signage, with comic book graphics and animations used to complete the effect.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • jQuery Effects
  • Flash Animation
  • Maintenance

Franklins Solicitors

We were asked by Franklins Solicitors in Abingdon to help redevelop their existing web presence.

Based on existing branding, we designed and built the site to reflect the professional nature of the company.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Maintenance Support

Client Testimonial

"We are all very pleased with the result."

About Jenga

We were approached by Leslie Scott, the inventor of Jenga, to help her build a website to publicise her new book.

Based on the existing design of the book cover, the website needed to showcase the content of the book, as well as the personaility of the author

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Templates
  • Wordpress Integration

Other Work:

Railz

As part of a complete branding project, we were asked by Railz, a startup clothing retailer, to help develop an e-commerce web presence.

Based on the identity, we created web templates to be used in a third-party, hosted e-commerce system.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Templates
  • Web hosting
  • Maintenance

Other Work:

Opera Anywhere

Having worked with Opera Anywhere on the previous website, we were asked to look into creating a new, easier to update alternative.

Built using a CMS for easy content updates, the site feature dynamic news, events and gallery sections and integrates with the existing blog to create a more modern, and easier to use site.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Web Hosting

Client Testimonial

"Working with commun has been a dream and a real solution to our web presence problem - a no-nonsense, speedy and efficient service, which was a great help to us as a very small business with limited time"

Positively Hair

We were asked by Positively Hair, an Oxforshire based wig maker, to improve their existing web presence.

Based on an existing logo and brochure, we designed the website to fit with the company branding, offering a consistent identity.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Web Hosting
  • Maintenance

Three Castles Property

Startup company Three Castles Property asked us to help develop a new website to promote their new property lettings and management business.

Based on existing branding, we design and build the site and integrated a content management system for easy content updates.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Web Hosting
  • CMS Backend

Leroux Mineau Champagne

We were asked by Tom Ellis of First Class Products to help him create a new website to sell his exclusively imported Grand Cru champagne.

The website's design reflects the quality nature of the product, is built using a content management for easy updating and offers on-line purchasing.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Web Hosting
  • Content Management
  • Google-Cart Integration

Client Quote

"I asked commun design to build me a website to represent the quality of Leroux-Mineau Champagne and they have done exactly that and more! The website looks fantastic."

 

Malcolm Buckland Design

We were asked by graphic designer Malcolm Buckland to help build him a new flash-based portfolio website to showcase his design work.

Built from supplied designs, the site is entirely Flash-based.

Project Requirements:

  • Design Support
  • Flash Website Build
  • Maintenance

Client Testimonial

"Very pleased, people have been very impressed."

Benchmark Kitchens

We were approached by Benchmark Kitchens, an award-winning, Oxford-based kitchen designer to help create a new website to promote their services.

Based on existing branding, we designed the website's look and feel and created page templates on which the site was developed.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website build
  • Maintenance

Core Design

Kerr Drummond of Core Design approached us to help create an identity and website for his startup interior design business.

Developed alongside the identity, the website reflects the professional, clean and approachable nature of this award-winning new company.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build

Other Work:

Popham Salon

Having previously worked with the salon on web and print projects, they approached us to help with a re-brand (including a new website) when they became a Sassoon Professional Partner Salon.

Developed alongside the new identity, the site reflects the professional, friendly and no-fuss nature of the salon and it's staff.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Design
  • Maintenance
  • Email Marketing

Other Work:

Case Study

Read more about our work for Popham Salon...

Fratelli's Pizzeria Oxford

We were approached by Fratelli's to create a website to promote their newly opened Pizza Restaurant in Oxford.

Based on existing branding, we built a simple site that reflects the unique character and personality of the restaurant.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Flash Animations
  • Maintenance

Client Testimonial

"I love it! Thanks very much for all your hard work."

JJS Minerals

We were approached by startup company JJS Minerals to help create a new website to promote their mineral products and services.

Based on existing branding, we worked closely with the client to design and build the site.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build

New Dementia Care

We were approached by Arakelian Programmes Limited to develop an identity (including a website) for a new spin-off company.

The site mirrors the newly created identity, playing on the floral imagery and concept of growth.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Web Hosting
  • Flash Animations

Other Work:

RJ@twentyone

Rod Jones approached us to help create an identity for his new restaurant in Oxford, including a website.

Designed alongside the identity, the website reflects the clean, simple nature of the restaurant's decor.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Hosting
  • Website Build

Other Work:

Case Study

Read more about our work for RJ@twentyone...

Oxford Capital Partners

Having previously worked with Oxford Capital Partners on production of their printed fund brochures, they asked us to help redesign their corporate website.

Designed and built to match the company style, a key element of the brief was to make the site much easiier to update in-house, so we created a bespoke CMS backend system that works exactly as they required.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Flash Animations
  • Bespoke Content Management

Other Work:

Case Study

Read more about our work for Oxford Capital Partners...

Habitar Architecture

We were asked by Habitar Architecture to build a new website to promote their Oxford-based Architects startup.

Based on existing branding, the site utilises a simple design that promotes the international nature of the work carried out by the company.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Flash Animations
  • Maintenance

Olphert & Lambe

As part of a complete re-brand, we were asked by Olphert & Lambe to create a new website to promote their specialist building and carpentry services.

The site was designed alongside a refreshed logo and new flyer to create a complete, consistent identity for the company.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build

Other Work:

ITS Behavourial Development

We were asked by Integrated Team Solutions Limited to help refresh the website of their spin-off company, ITS Behavourial Development.

Based on existing branding, the site utilises a simple content-led design.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Maintenance

Ride All Night

We were asked to create a website to promote "Ride All Night", a unique event combining a mountain bike race with a music festival.

The design and build of the site reflected the fresh, fun and dynamic nature of the event.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Flash Website Build
  • Maintenance

Other Work:

Oxford English Experience

We were asked by Opportunity Knocks Ltd. to create a web presence for their new, bespoke language course business.

The site is built using a content management system to allow easy updates, and includes multiple translated versions for overseas users.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • XHTML/CSS Templates
  • CMS Backend
  • Multi-language
  • Online Booking & Payment

Client Testimonial

"...very professional from start to finish...we are delighted with the end result!"

Mamma Mia Pizzeria Oxford

We were approached by the owner of this much-loved Oxford Pizzeria to help create a simple web presence for the restaurant.

Based on existing branding, the design is heavily influenced by the character of the restaurant.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Maintenance

Oxford River Cruises

We were approached by Oxford River Cruises to create a brochure site that could promote their range of boat trips.

The site was influenced by the waves of the river, and is updated using Macromedia Contribute.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build

Startech Productions

As part of a complete re-brand, we worked closely with Startech to develop a website to promote their event production and equipment hire services.

The site was built using a Content Management System so that they can edit content whenever necessary.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • CMS Backend
  • Flash Animation

Other Work:

Oxford Gates

We were approached by Advance Vision Group to create a website to promote the services of their new spin-off company, Oxford Gates.

We created a simple, information-led site that was optimised for search engine readability.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Web Hosting

Clare Goodall Mosaics

Clare Goodall approached us to help create a website that would promote her mosaic commissions, parties and courses.

We created a simple style that allowed the mosaic work to take centre stage, with lots of photographs used to illustrate the quality and variety of the work.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Web hosting
  • Maintenance

Other Work:

Client Testimonial:

"I am extremely pleased...I would thoroughly recommend commun."

The Bridge Oxford

We were asked by the Bridge nightclub in Oxford to create a website to advertise the club.

The site was designed and built to match the existing club logo and style.

We also applied the site template to a new website for the Bridge's sister club in Bath.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Templates
  • Flash Animations
  • Photography

Other Work:

Adrian James Architects

As part of a complete branding exercise, we worked closely with Adrian James Architects to build a website to showcase their award-winning work.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • XHTML/CSS Templates
  • Flash Animations
  • Maintenance

Other Work:

Case Study

Read more about our work for Adrian James Architects...

The IDR Project

We were approached by the project leader to help build and maintain a website that could showcase and document the work of this university backed research project.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build
  • Maintenance

Other Work:

Case Study

Read more about our work for the IDR Project...

Sunningwell Festival

We were asked by one of the organisers of this bi-annual music and arts festival to help create a website to give visitors details of performances and general information.

The site was designed and built to match existing branding.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Hosting
  • Website Templates
  • Maintenance

BEDS 2 U

We were asked by this independent, Oxford based furniture business to help create a new website to promote their products and services.

We designed and built the site to match their existing shop style.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Hosting
  • XHTML/CSS Templates
  • Maintenance

Get Into Medical School

We were approached by GeMS to help create a small website to promote their Oxford-based university admissions courses.

We designed and built the initial site, and have completed a subsequent design refresh.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Hosting
  • XHTML/CSS Templates
  • Paypal Integration

Other Work:

JDS Renovations

JDS Renovation wanted a small, simple website to promote their property renovations services.

The site was designed and built to closely match their existing branding.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • XHTML/CSS Templates
  • Email Contact Form

Woolford Plumbing and Heating

We were asked by Woolford, an Oxford based Plumbing and Heating Specialist, to help create a website to promote their services.

We designed and built the initial website, and a subsequent redesign/refresh.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Templates
  • Maintenance

Oxford Housing

We were approached by this student startup company to help design their Oxford focussed property lettings website.

We designed the website's look and feel and created page templates on which the site was developed.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Templates

Other Work:

Oxford RF Sensors

We were asked to create a simple website to help promote the work of this innovative, Oxford University spin-off engineering company.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Website Build

Other Work:

Client Testimonial

"...an outstanding provider of media services to our company..."

Calista RC

We were asked to design a small teaser website for this innovative, Oxford based motor racing startup.

The site includes an email capture system for news updates and bespoke flash animations.

Project Requirements:

  • Web Design
  • Web Hosting
  • Flash Animations
  • Maintenance

Other Work: