Digital experience consultancyGillingham, Dorset — UK-wide25+ years in digital design

Better digital outcomes. Built on experience.

I help businesses understand what’s holding their website, product or customer experience back and turn those insights into better performing digital experiences.

28%

Increase in conversion after Experience Optimisation

20DAYS

Average time from audit to delivery

100%

Of clients say the process worked and would choose us again

25+ YRS

Designing websites, apps and digital products

01The problem

Digital products rarely become problematic overnight. They evolve.

Eventually, what was once a good, solid experience becomes complicated, inconsistent and difficult to use.

02The approach

A practical, measurable process.

02AAssess

Understand what’s really happening.

I look at your digital experience from both the business and customer perspective — analysing UX, UI, journeys, content, accessibility, performance, conversion and consistency.

The result is a clear picture of what’s working, what’s getting in the way and where the biggest opportunities lie.

02BReport

Turn problems into a plan.

Not every issue deserves fixing. I translate findings into a prioritised roadmap based on customer impact, business value and effort.

You’ll know what to fix first, what can wait, and where investment will make the biggest difference.

02CImprove

Turn insight into better experiences.

I can work alongside your team to design and implement the improvements — from individual journeys and interfaces to design systems and wider product experiences.

Where you need ongoing senior input, I can also provide fractional design leadership, giving you experienced design direction without the commitment of building a permanent team.

03The services

What I can do for you

I work closely with internal teams to improve digital experiences without unnecessary complexity or disruption.

03A Accessibility & Experience Audits

An independent review of your website or product against WCAG 2.2 AA and recognised usability principles. You see the barriers real people hit, not just what an automated scanner flags, and exactly how to fix them.

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What’s included

  • WCAG 2.2 AA review of key templates and journeys
  • Keyboard and screen-reader testing
  • Usability heuristics review
  • Prioritised findings with severity and fix guidance
  • Playback session with your team
03B Conversion & Journey Optimisation

I map the journeys that drive revenue or enquiries (sign-up, checkout, quote, contact) and find where people hesitate or drop out. Then I design and test improvements to the steps that matter most, rather than redesigning everything.

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What’s included

  • Analytics and funnel review
  • Journey mapping of key flows
  • Friction and drop-off analysis
  • Redesigned screens and content for priority steps
  • A/B test plan and success measures
03C UX Research & Testing

Evidence before opinion. I talk to your customers and watch them use your product, so design decisions are grounded in what people actually do, not what the team assumes.

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What’s included

  • Research plan and participant brief
  • Customer and stakeholder interviews
  • Moderated and unmoderated usability testing
  • Prototype testing of new ideas
  • Findings report with clear recommendations
03D Fractional Design Leadership

Senior design leadership one or two days a week. I set direction, raise the quality bar and support your team or agencies, without the cost and commitment of a full-time head of design.

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What’s included

  • Design strategy and roadmap input
  • Design reviews and critique
  • Mentoring for in-house designers
  • Hiring and agency briefing support
  • Stakeholder and leadership communication
03E Design Systems

A shared set of components, patterns and guidelines that keeps your product consistent as it grows, and makes design and development faster.

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What’s included

  • Audit of existing UI and inconsistencies
  • Design tokens for colour, type and spacing
  • Figma component library
  • Usage guidelines and documentation
  • Developer handover and adoption support
03F Digital Product Consultancy

Strategic and hands-on support across the product lifecycle, from shaping a new idea to improving a mature platform.

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What’s included

  • Discovery and product definition
  • Proposition and feature prioritisation
  • Information architecture and prototyping
  • UI design for web and mobile
  • Ongoing improvement after launch
04Sectors

Who I work for.

From complex marketplaces to financial platforms, I’ve worked on digital products where usability, trust and performance matter.

Fintech

Complex financial technology products where clarity builds trust.

Travel

Search and booking journeys for tour operators and travel agents.

Automotive

Configurators, finance and complex auction systems.

Services

Turning expertise into solid professional services enquiries.

Green Economy

Making complex impact easy to understand.

Marketplaces

Two-sided platforms that work for buyers and sellers.

B2B SaaS

Onboarding, activation and retention that scale.

Health & Care

Accessible, trusted services for patients and staff.

Law Debenture Safecall DDCAP Group Mobius Carbon NovaFori Blakcro
05Testimonials

In their words.

Phil BirdFounder, NovaFori Ltd
“The team at Layer 2 played a pivotal role in the success of Novafori. From crafting a distinctive brand identity to designing our website, marketing assets and digital product, they delivered exceptional results at every stage. Their creativity, attention to detail, and collaborative approach made them an invaluable partner.”
Sam WedgewoodFounder, Blakcro
“Layer 2 brought our brand and website to life with incredible creativity and precision. They designed a bold, modern identity and a sleek, intuitive site that perfectly represents Blakcro. The team was professional, innovative, and great to work with.”
Spencer KnightsbridgeChief Technology Officer, Law Debenture
“Layer2 Studio have been excellent partners across multiple projects. They’re highly responsive, deliver quality work, and have a knack for quickly interpreting our requirements without endless back-and-forth. Genuinely collaborative approach.”
John LeeCIO, IT Consultant, Board Director
“Layer2 consistently delivers work of the highest quality. Their ability to translate complex requirements into clear, elegant design solutions is impressive. They are proactive, reliable, and a pleasure to work with — a team I would gladly recommend to any organisation.”