gndn.me

Websites that go somewhere and do something. I'm Jack, a designer in Blackpool who makes websites, print, and the occasional thing that doesn't quite need to exist.

What I can help with

Websites
WordPress builds with custom themes, Elementor Pro and ACF Pro, plus migrations and the unglamorous work of making sites fast, secure and quietly reliable.
Brand identity
Logos and visual systems: the things businesses actually need to look like they mean it.
Print
Large-format print and signage from concept to print-ready file.
Design direction & proofing
A second pair of eyes before you spend money.
Tech & AI advice
Plain-English help choosing, buying and setting up tech.
Smart home & media
Lighting, heating, cameras and home networks, set up to work together.

Recent work

Contact

Mail jack@gndn.me. Also on LinkedIn and GitHub.

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Websites

WordPress builds with custom themes, Elementor Pro and ACF Pro, plus migrations and the unglamorous work of making sites fast, secure and quietly reliable.

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Logos and visual systems: the things businesses actually need to look like they mean it.

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Plain-English help choosing, buying and setting up tech.

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Lighting, heating, cameras and home networks, set up to work together.

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Websites that go somewhere and do something.

I'm Jack, a designer in Blackpool who makes websites, print, and the occasional thing that doesn't quite need to exist.

Jack
Jun 12, 2016 · 4 min read
hero image: Beurre Pâtisserie

I build websites: wordPress builds with custom themes, Elementor Pro and ACF Pro, plus migrations and the unglamorous work of making sites fast, secure and quietly reliable. I also do brand identity and print, from logos to large-format signage.

A second pair of eyes before you spend money.

Away from design, I give plain-English tech and AI advice, and set up smart homes that keep working for everyone in the house. Recent work includes Beurre Pâtisserie and Vulcan Institute.

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I'm Jack, a designer in Blackpool who makes websites, print, and the occasional thing that doesn't quite need to exist.
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Beurre Pâtisserie and Vulcan Institute.
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Websites that go somewhere and do something. I'm Jack, a designer in Blackpool who makes websites, print, and the occasional thing that doesn't quite need to exist.

  • Websites. WordPress builds with custom themes, Elementor Pro and ACF Pro, plus migrations and the unglamorous work of making sites fast, secure and quietly reliable.
  • Brand identity. Logos and visual systems: the things businesses actually need to look like they mean it.
  • Print. Large-format print and signage from concept to print-ready file.
  • Design direction & proofing. A second pair of eyes before you spend money.
  • Tech & AI advice. Plain-English help choosing, buying and setting up tech.
  • Smart home & media. Lighting, heating, cameras and home networks, set up to work together.
Show me some work.
Beurre Pâtisserie Web · Identity · 2024
Brand and web work for an artisan French patisserie on the Fylde Coast.Vulcan Institute Identity · Web · Build · 2026
A Star Trek fan site that got slightly out of hand.
How do I get in touch?
Email jack@gndn.me, or find Jack on LinkedIn and GitHub. He replies within a day or two.
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Websites that go somewhere and do something.

I'm Jack, a designer in Blackpool who makes websites, print, and the occasional thing that doesn't quite need to exist.

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2006 Working in design since. Based in Blackpool, UK.
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What I can help with

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Websites

WordPress builds with custom themes, Elementor Pro and ACF Pro, plus migrations and the unglamorous work of making sites fast, secure and quietly reliable.

Brand identity

Logos and visual systems: the things businesses actually need to look like they mean it.

Print

Large-format print and signage from concept to print-ready file. Long-form publications when they need typesetting properly.

Design direction & proofing

A second pair of eyes before you spend money. Reviews of your site, brand or print, art direction, and briefs that help other designers and agencies give you what you asked for. Proofreading too: checking your copy is clear and easy to understand, and that your site works for everyone, including people using screen readers or with low vision.

Tech & AI advice

Plain-English help choosing, buying and setting up tech: a new PC, a gaming rig or workstation, a home server, plus email, hosting, automations, and where AI genuinely saves you time and where it doesn’t. For people and small businesses, not corporate IT.

Smart home & media

Lighting, heating, cameras and home networks, set up to work together and keep working for everyone in the house, not just whoever installed it. Kept local if you’d rather your home didn’t report back to someone else’s cloud. Plus your films, music and photos sorted into one library you can play in any room.

Recent work

The Beurre Pâtisserie website, full pageOpen in new tab ↗

Beurre Pâtisserie

Web · Identity · 2024

Brand and web work for an artisan French patisserie on the Fylde Coast. The site needed to match that without getting in the way of people actually buying cakes.
The Vulcan Institute website, full pageOpen in new tab ↗

Vulcan Institute

Identity · Web · Build · 2026

A Star Trek fan site that got slightly out of hand, and a working demonstration of what I can do with WordPress, custom theming, and a bit of JavaScript.

Tell me what you need.

Got a project in mind, or just want to work out if I’m a fit? Drop a line below. I read everything that comes in and reply within a day or two – quicker if you’ve made it clear what you actually need.

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