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A creative partner for startups and established brands seeking websites and digital experiences that feel clear, credible, and built for growth.

BONOBO

BONOBO

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As businesses grow, their digital presence often struggles to keep pace. We help founder-led brands create websites and identities that better reflect the quality, ambition, and direction of their business.

[built for growth]

Our vision

[Global brand experience]

AIIB / Hyundai / Barclays / Visa / Shell / BP / Calor Gas / First Direct / Croydon Partnership / Boots / GBK / SAP / Unity / Vodafone / Westfield / Nestlé / SuperLeague / COOP Fairprice / Krispy Kreme / Costa Coffee / Boss / Tatweer Corpay / Bunnychow / Logitech / Adobe / Mori / Ocrolus / Bottomline / Schlumberger / Gan Intergrity / Dome / Harrods Blackline / Microsoft / Zipcar / Vype / Giffard / Rusty Rabbit

AIIB / Hyundai / Barclays / Visa / Shell / BP / Calor Gas / First Direct / Croydon Partnership / Boots / GBK / SAP / Unity / Vodafone / Westfield / Nestlé / SuperLeague / COOP Fairprice / Krispy Kreme / Costa Coffee / Boss / Tatweer Corpay / Bunnychow / Logitech / Adobe / Mori / Ocrolus / Bottomline / Schlumberger / Gan Intergrity / Dome / Harrods Blackline / Microsoft / Zipcar / Vype / Giffard / Rusty Rabbit

Kantar / Rolls Royce / Smartsheet / Synamedia / Console connect / T M Lewin / Bio Rad / Trainline / Mothercare / McLaren F1 / Intuit / Samsung / Juvederm / Lapin RouillE

Kantar / Rolls Royce / Smartsheet / Synamedia / Console connect / T M Lewin / Bio Rad / Trainline / Mothercare / McLaren F1 / Intuit / Samsung / Juvederm / Lapin RouillE

[vision]

Think → Shape
→ Build → Evolve

By combining strategy, creativity, and modern digital workflows, we help brands build experiences that feel connected, scalable, and designed for long-term growth.

Methodology

[methodology]

Using the BONOBO methodology, we combine research, systems thinking, and modern no-code workflows to create scalable digital products designed for clarity, growth, and long-term impact.

  • Strategy, discovery, and product foundations.

  • User insight, research, analytics, and behaviour.

  • Journeys, architecture, flows, and interaction design.

  • Design systems, collaboration, and connected experiences.

  • Prototype, develop, launch, and scale.

  • Measure, iterate, refine, and evolve continuously.

We use AI to streamline parts of the creative process, from code to copy content and image production. By reducing time spent on repetitive tasks, we’re able to focus more on strategy, craft, and the human thinking behind every digital experience.

[what about AI?]

Who's BONOBO

[who’s behind BONOBO]

Working across diverse industries gives me the insight to create digital experiences that are clear, effective, and tailored to each audience.

Derek at BONOBO brings senior-level creative expertise shaped by work with independent and global brands, leading London agencies, and design studios. Every project is approached hands-on, with a focus on transparency, strategic thinking, and high-quality digital craft that delivers long-term value and scalability.

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[expertise]

18+ Years in design
50+ Global brand projects
Senior-level creative expertise
Strategy-led digital design

  • Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AI, ID, XD), Jitter, Framer, Squarespace, Wordpress, Shopify.

  • Teams
    Slack
    WhatApps
    Google Apps (Slides, Drive, Docs, Sheet)
    Trello, Miro, Jira, Smartsheet

  • Web design & development; No-code
    UI/UX / Branding / Social Ads / E-mail marketing / Event Graphics / Ad campaigns / AI generated content / Pitch decks/presentations / Production artwork

[sector specialist]

Real estate
B2B
Automotive
Energy
Healthcare
Fintech
Entertainment
Travel
Retail & Hospitality

[what we do]

Screenshots of a website for Tatweer with sections titled 'Education' and 'Who We Are', showing a person using a tablet with colorful coding blocks on the screen.
Screenshots of a website for Tatweer with sections titled 'Education' and 'Who We Are', showing a person using a tablet with colorful coding blocks on the screen.

[WEB & PRODUCT]

  • Mapping out the logic before the design to ensure a seamless user flow.

  • Creating modern, intuitive interfaces for web apps, mobile apps, and SaaS platforms.

  • Clickable models to test user journeys and get stakeholder buy-in before development.

  • Purpose-built pages designed specifically to turn visitors into leads.

  • Building a library of reusable components to ensure your product stays consistent as it scales.

A digital collage showing multiple screens, mobile devices, and graphics related to technology and software, with the prominent logo and branding of 'Ocroilus' and various interface designs.
A digital collage showing multiple screens, mobile devices, and graphics related to technology and software, with the prominent logo and branding of 'Ocroilus' and various interface designs.

[BRAND SYSTEMS]

  • Crafting logos, color palettes, and typography that reflect your brand’s DNA.

  • Developing the "Source of Truth" document so your team knows exactly how to use the brand.

  • Organising how sub-brands or different product lines relate to each other visually.

  • Designing high-stakes presentations that help you win investors or close big B2B deals.

  • Extending the digital brand into the physical world (business cards, signage, packaging, brochures).

Promotional digital collage for Croydon Partnership development with images of modern buildings, city streets, and text emphasizing partnership, future growth, and bright spaces for people in South London, with calls to action to learn more.

[GROWTH & ADS]

  • Scroll-stopping static and motion assets for LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok ads.

  • High-impact designs for billboards, transit, and large-scale physical displays.

  • Full sets of display banners and programmatic ads tailored for every platform size.

  • High-engagement templates that drive click-throughs and nurture your lead list.

  • Purposeful animation used to explain complex products or grab attention in a crowded feed.

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[work]

Digital projects shaped through strategy, branding, and thoughtful design — created for startups, growing businesses, and global brands.

A woman with red lipstick and blonde hair is holding a music synthesizer above her head, partially obscuring her face.

User navigation that
misses abeat

Teenage Engineering
A man with a beard, wearing a patterned shirt, looking downward, with the text 'GQM' and the author's name 'Gregory Mark Mgmt' overlaid in white.

Bold revamp for an emerging music management company

GMM
Screenshot of a website homepage for Morgan Allen Property Surveyors, with navigation links and an image of modern apartment buildings.

A trusted property partner for education and charity sectors

Morgan Allen
Three men standing next to and sitting on a bright orange and blue racing vehicle with various sponsor logos in an indoor setting. The man on the left has a beard and is wearing a patterned jacket and black shirt. The man in the middle has dark skin, is wearing a black hoodie, black cap, and has a serious expression. The man on the right is wearing a black cap, black T-shirt, and has a slight smile. The vehicle has sponsor names like Gulf, Dell Technologies, and Coca-Cola.

Trio brand collaboration for Driven by Inspiration

Vuse X McLaren X Rudimental
Three Hyundai cars driving on a city street, with trees and tall buildings in the background. The cars are labeled KONA Electric, NEXO, and IONIQ.

Optimising anonline retail experience to definite Ev and Hybrid journeys

Hyundai
A promotional webpage for Console Connect, focusing on cloud and SaaS connectivity. Features include a logo, a headline, a brief description, and a pink button to sign up. The page also highlights features like pricing calculations, company registration, cloud analytics, and partner connections with icons and brief descriptions. The design uses a dark blue background with vibrant accents and a user interface screenshot.

MVP landing page design for a global NaaS platform

Console connect
Screenshot of a website homepage for VeUP, a company providing Amazon Web Services, featuring a dark blue header with navigation links and a prominent message encouraging growth and success with Amazon Web Services, alongside colorful illustrative icons representing technology and growth.

MVP website launch for a specialised AWS partner

VEUP
Screenshot of a recruitment agency website featuring a large photo of a smiling woman with curly hair, text inviting visitors to explore their future, and options for searching jobs or hiring, with a section detailing their services including recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory.

UI revamp of a leading UK recruitment agency

Robert Walters
Close-up of a smartphone screen displaying the 'Journey' app icon against a starry night sky background.

Rewarding users by helping improve their credit rating

Vanquis Journey

[FAQS]

Common questions answered. What to expect when building
a digital experience with us.

  • Book a relaxed 30-minute call to discuss your website plans, digital goals, and where your brand is heading next.

    Or drop me a link of your current website and can provide a free audit presentation document, proposing what Bonobo can do to help.

  • Derek leads every project from strategy and creative direction to day-to-day collaboration and delivery. When needed, a carefully selected team of specialists supports across design and development while maintaining a consistent level of quality and care.

  • Every project timeline is shaped around the scope in our proposals, with clear stages in place from the beginning to ensure a smooth and transparent process.

    Simple landing page websites can take up to 3 weeks in general.

  • We use a dedicated Trello portal to manage your project (timelines and deliverables), which you can access to add feedback and assets.

    Based on scope, scheduled check-in calls on Meets/Zoom/Teams.

    On-going asynchronous communication via reliable tools Teams, Slack, WhatsApp.

  • We’ll discuss your goals during an initial discovery call before putting together a tailored proposal shaped around your project needs.

    Once approved, all that’s needed is a signed proposal and initial 50% deposit to get started. The onboarding process is designed to be simple, clear, and efficient so we can begin quickly.

  • Whether you need a new website or a complete digital refresh, we can support both. Alongside website design and development, BONOBO also creates strategic brand systems designed to bring more clarity, consistency, and direction to your digital presence.

  • Every project includes a structured handover with the files, assets, and guidance needed to confidently manage your digital presence moving forward.

    Ongoing support can also be included based on the scope of your proposal, allowing BONOBO to continue as a trusted long-term creative partner.

[what others say]

  • “I hired Derek on a freelance basis as part of a team handling a large amount of artwork, production and retouching. I was immediately impressed by Derek’s skill, speed and flexibility.

    He got on really well with everyone involved in the process and remained perfectly calm even when the pressure was intense. Derek brought a good eye and equally good ideas and techniques to the work. He was always prepared to take on new challenges and demonstrated an ability to pick things up very swiftly.”

    Robert Smith, Managing & Creative Director - Jog

  • “It was great working with Derek! He helped us in a time of need and would definitely use him again in the future.

    Overall, we were very happy with his professionalism and the quality of his work. Highly recommended!”

    Vasso Georgiou, Marketing Manager - Marketing Town

  • “Derek was a rock in a department that was constantly under pressure to deliver. The work rarely needed a second pass and if it did it was due to the quality of the brief, not the work.

    I would gladly work with Derek again. Not only was the work of consistent quality, but he was also a good team player. He was great to have around.”

    Phil Woolgrove, Web Content Manager - T M LEWIN

  • “Derek is an awesome designer! What more can I say? Always exceeding our expectations for the design team, a great collaborator, very technical and hard working to meet hard deadlines.”

    Nichole Johnson, Director - Rusty Rabbit

  • “Derek is a brilliant designer who created my company website.

    I knew very little about web designing, so he was in control of the whole process. From the initial concept design to the up-and-running of the site, everything went extremely smoothly. He is a good communicator and explained things in a simple and clear way, keeping me well-informed throughout the whole process.”

    Lina Zhang, Director - Sino Communications

  • “You will find Derek an extraordinarily pro-active and knowledgeable creative designer. He has the ability to understand the brief and deliver it with precision and accuracy in every case.

    He was also a valuable team member willing to go that extra mile whilst under pressure but at the same time very committed to the project and people he was working with.”

    Michelle Habgood, FL Senior Traffic Manager

  • “Derek was great to work with, delivered exactly what was asked of him and was adaptable and proactive.”

    Ashley Lawrence, Comms Lead – Intuit

  • “I really enjoyed working with Derek on redesigning our company website. In addition to our alignment on the creative, he was incredibly strong on project management, kept everything moving on schedule, and set up great tools that made collaborating remotely feel seamless. I'm looking forward to working together again soon!”

    Greg Seltzer, GMM, Music producer manager and jazz guitar nerd

  • “Derek has been so helpful since I started up independently. He set up my website, arranged domain hosting (talked me though it - I have no idea about this stuff) and assisted with Mailchimp plus other marketing material. I'm really pleased with the website design and navigation. I would 100% recommend him!”

    Morgan Allen FRICS - Managing Director @ Morgan Allen Property Surveyors | Valuation, Agency, Consultancy

[contact]

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