Forming essentials
Finding both great website design and development can be challenging, but together we can simplify the process.
striving to create remarkable solutions that captivate our clients and their audiences. I Work independently and collaborate with creative brands, in-house teams, and agencies.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE BASED CREATIVE DESIGNER and webflow DEVELOPER
Turning your (Story, brand, Ideas) into a powerful Website.
Combining smart design with Modern technology to craft innovative websites
A Seasoned designer Specialising in
Digital design & COMMERCE
Bringing ideas to life with
Webflow Development
featured
WOrk
Selected projects that draw on my ever-expanding experience in both similar and dissimilar industries, my speciality truly shines.
Always bespoke.
Never off-the-shelf
Delivering in days and weeks – not months.
working together benefits
Project Availability
Available
Unavailable
Limited
Fully Booked
Fast turnaround
You are the priority. only focusing on one client at a time, delivering exceptional results building sites in a matter of weeks - not months.
tailored design
100% customised to meet your exact needs. I don't utilise any templates that don't cater to your specific requirements or growth opportunities.
Scalable solutions
Builds are extremely clean, efficient, and quick. Making it simple to integrate new features, revamp content or adapt your project.
fixed price
Access to design and development services at a fixed price, making it easier to budget and control expenses with no Surprises.
Extension of your team
I don’t just work for you – I work with you. Like a friendly extension of your team, I fit around you to give the best bespoke service possible.
No headaches here
The days of back-and-forth with freelancers during work reviews are over. I ensure high-quality work that saves you both time and headaches.
Component Based
Our designs and builds are component-based, providing you with unparalleled growth without the code debt that comes with growing your website.
Support and AfterCare
I strive to support my clients optimally, even beyond project completion, as long as it's related to previous completed work by me.
Perhaps you're wondering,
"How does it works?”
Take a look at My easy seamless and hassle - FRee process.
1. Getting started
Before starting, send us your brief. If you prefer, we can work together to create one. This allows you to share your vision for your future landing page or website. We'll arrange a kick-off call to narrow down ideas for your site, understand your design direction, and set clear project objectives.
2. The creative stuff
After understanding the outcome of our discovery, I'll begin the design process. I will use Figma to create a unique design for you, which you will fully own. We can refine this design until you are completely satisfied. If you already have a design, I will review it and suggest any updates that could be beneficial during the development stage.
3. The WEbflow magic
Once the design is finalised and greenlighted, I then transform that design into reality using Webflow! I construct a meticulously crafted styleguide and CMS structure that is straightforward and can be updated in mere seconds. Providing you with a live link to your developing site, enabling you to monitor the progress at every stage with absolute certainty.
4. Launch & train
to help maintain your site Once the final adjustments are made, I meticulously follow our launch checklist, hit "publish," and like magic! Your site is live! Additionally, I create custom training videos for you and your team, providing step-by-step instructions on how to maintain and edit your site.
Making ideas visible through fixed pricing and a little magic
First Delivery can begin 48hr after kick-off.
Landing Page
At the heart of every good idea is a One Pager that engages and entices your audience to take a desired action you need to succeed.
+ No Limit on Revisions*
+ ESTIMATE 2-4 weeks delivery**
+ Design included if needed
+ Custom Code
+ Component based
+ CMS INTEGRATION
+ SEO & page optimization
+ unlimited stock Photos
+ Website Localisation
+ Private Slack channel
+ Easy credit-card payments
multi page site
A full-scale business website with multiple pages, localisation, seamless CMS integration, SEO optimisation and outstanding performance.
+ No Limit on Revisions*
+ ESTIMATE 6-8 weeks delivery**
+ Design included if needed
+ Custom Code
+ Component based
+ CMS INTEGRATION
+ SEO & page optimization
+ unlimited stock Photos
+ Website Localisation
+ Private Slack channel
+ Easy credit-card payments
on demand
All at once price of £1800* each month
A MONTHLY, FIXED-PRICE SERVICE FOR BUSINESSES WITH MANY DESIGN TASKS, PROVIDING FAST, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS FROM AN EXPERIENCED PARTNER.
+ No Limit on Revisions*
+ ESTIMATE 2-4 days delivery**
+ 1 active task at a time
+ Senior level designer
+ Component based
+ Source files included
+ unlimited stock Photos
+ Development not included
+ Cancel Anytime, No Contracts
+ Private Slack channel
+ Easy credit-card payments
day rate
offering daily Design or Development starting at £380.00*
Need help with an exiting design or some help problem solving a webflow development issue.
BOOK AN INTRO
on demand
All at once price of £1800* each month
A MONTHLY, FIXED-PRICE SERVICE FOR BUSINESSES WITH MANY DESIGN TASKS, PROVIDING FAST, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS FROM AN EXPERIENCED PARTNER.
BOOK AN INTRO
Landing Page
All at onCe price £2999 or in 2 payments of £2000*
At the heart of every good idea is a One Pager that engages and entices your audience to take a desired action you need to succeed.
+ No Limit on Revisions*
+ ESTIMATE 2-3 weeks delivery
+ Custom Code
+ Component based
+ CMS INTEGRATION
+ SEO optimisation
+ Website Localisation
+ Private Slack channel
+ Easy credit-card payments
multi page site
All at once price £4999 or in 2 payments of £3000*
A full-scale business website with multiple pages, localisation, seamless CMS integration, SEO optimisation and outstanding performance.
+ No Limit on Revisions*
+ ESTIMATE 6-8 weeks delivery
+ Custom Code
+ Component based
+ CMS INTEGRATION
+ SEO optimisation
+ Website Localisation
+ Private Slack channel
+ Easy credit-card payments
day rate
offering daily Design or Development starting at £380.00*
Need help with an exiting design or some help problem solving a webflow development issue.
BOOK AN INTRO
Can’t decide?
Need help deciding or need something custom Let’s have a call.
I am always available for a call to see if my services can meet your needs.
BOOK AN INTRO
*VAT is not Included and will be added to the Final price.
Tried and tested
What past and present clients’ have to say about me
Loveblood Creative
“We worked with Forming Essentials to update our agency website early in 2022. It was a total overhaul including moving our site from Squarespace over to Webflow. Us being total Webflow noobs we needed a capable, organised and brilliant partner to deliver the site we needed, (and had been dreaming of). Richard was exceptional (and we mean that we don’t throw that word around too often you know). From start – from the very first intro call – to finish we knew we were in safe waters and the site was up in a blink with zero hitches (and we mean, zero).” “Forming Essentials way of working is immense, so organised and open, it was like having someone you’ve worked with for years sit down next to you, really felt like creating something together. Can’t recommend them enough and will certainly be heading in their direction in future when we need more web projects.”
Rebecca & Brogan
Aphex
“Forming Essentials provided a service that exceeds our expectations. They assisted us in migrating from Wix to Webflow as well as updating our site design. We were able to meet our goals and timelines because Forming Essentials was consistent and knowledgeable. The work was of high quality and completed considerably faster than anticipated. Furthermore, Forming Essentials was a joy to work with. I highly recommend working with him!”
Jason
Lavazza Professional
“We needed a quick solution to get our website off of our current hosting provider, which had cost us hundreds of dollars in hosting and development fees over the years. Moving to Webflow and having a redesigned website completed in a matter of weeks rather than months resulted in a solution that was simple for us to update and change. I highly recommend working with them!”
Aldo
Condense
“Forming Essentials nailed down our new website - from design to implementation within a matter of weeks. They are effortless to work with, very well-organised, open and collaborative. Forming Essentials (Richard) even created short training videos for us so we can confidently update the content ourselves.”
Dora & Ruben
Dr. Von Gaertner
“We really enjoyed working with the Forming Essentials. The communication was great, and Richard was able to move through all of the phases of the project without any issues with our deadline which couldn't be moved. Would definitely recommend Forming Essentials to anyone looking to level up their brand and website! Look forward to working with each other again in the future.”
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Carlos Arquint
"It was awesome working with Richard. An actual Webflow expert. Can create awesome custom websites from design to development. Would definitely recommend 10/10. Look forward to working with each other again in the future.”
Lucas Jørgensen
Blackpanda
A big thank you to Richard for all his efforts and for being such a pleasant person to work with. We pulled him into multiple conversations simultaneously at times, yet he maintained his composure and patience, which is greatly appreciated. With an ambitious deadline for our product launch, Richard provided us with a timeline. He delivered as promised and walked us through our new site, enabling us to update the blogs post-launch.
Sarah
frequently
asked questions
Why do you use webflow for website development
Why I'm all in on Webflow — Webflow is the modern approach to web development.
Webflow is a web designer's dream, with nearly limitless options - all the possibilities without clunky lines of code, redundant WordPress plugins, or a CMS that gives you nightmares. The functionality, customisation, and limitless design options allow me to unleash my creativity and create simple-to-use, modern websites that not only look great but also work fantastically well for your company.
Why use Forming Essentials vs. an agency?
You are the priority. I focus exclusively on one client at a time to deliver exceptional results, building websites within weeks, not months. Before getting started, please send your project brief. Alternatively, we can create one together to establish what you'd like to see on your future landing page or website.
Which programs do you use?
All of our designs are done in Figma for it’s live collaboration when it comes to feedback or simple working together with your design team seamlessly. I can develop or edit from a existing design in Adobe XD but wouldn’t be designing projects within it.
Loom is our super tool to reduce meeting when covering a wide range from updates, support or solutions.
Slack and email are my main communication tool to sync together for fast response and collaboration during or after the project has ended. Whatsapp can also be used but this is a last thought option!
GoogleMeets is used for all meetings, I can also use Zoom for those clients wishing to use this over Google.
What if i don’t like the design?
This doesn't happen very often, if you're not satisfied, I provide an no limit on revisions (within reason). I will continue refining the project until you're 100% content before moving into development.
Which package is right for me?
Each package has a short explanation for whom it could be for and the perks it includes. If you have a need and you’re not sure which package you should choose, you can book an Introductory call with me and I will try to help you figure out which package or custom solution is right for you and your business.
Are there any contracts to be signed?
Certainly, we can accommodate specific contractual needs or sign Non-Disclosure Agreements. However, we also offer options that don't require a contract, all of which will depend on your preferred payment method. Please ensure you read our Terms and Conditions, as well as our Privacy Policy these before purchasing or deciding to work with Forming Essentials.
What if we need to pause the project?
My proposals or contracts will include a tentative launch or completion date based on project estimates.
If a clients need to pause the project, I will inform them that the project can be put on hold no longer than two weeks. However, if the pause extends beyond a month, the project may need to be re-quoted as pricing could change or other projects could be scheduled during this time. If clients wish to resume after a pause longer than a month, their projects will be moved to the end of my priority list and will need to be rescheduled with updated estimates.
How fast will I receive my project? **
As every project is unique, it's challenging to provide an exact timeline. However, a typical design and build request for a landing page generally takes 2 to 4 weeks, while a multipage website usually takes 6 to 8 weeks.
Typically, a build-only request for a landing page could take 1 - 3 days, provided all the files, assets, and copy are ready. The build time for a multi-page website, however, depends on its complexity but on average 4 weeks.
How big is the team?
Purposefully small. Simply extraordinary
You might be surprised to hear this, but Forming Essentials is actually solo founded. This means you'll work directly with me (Richard), the founder. However, some requests are provided by a collective I might partnered with.
Get a figma to webflow quote today.
Accelerate the process by sending us your Figma or Adobe XD file and we will provide a quote for its development in Webflow. You will receive a proposal, which may include additional questions based on the design.