Why businesses trust us with their websites
For over 20 years, we've been the web design agency business owners come back to.
Here's what sets us apart
The person behind the work
Meet Sebastian
Core Media Design was founded in 2006 by Sebastian, a web developer based in Penrith, Cumbria. What started as a one-person studio hasn't changed in one important way — Sebastian still personally handles every project from first conversation to final launch.
That means when you work with Core Media Design, you're working directly with the person who designs, builds, and maintains your website. No account managers, no handoffs between departments, no crossed wires. Just a straightforward, personal service from someone who genuinely cares about getting it right.
With over 20 years of experience spanning front-end design, back-end development, SEO, and accessibility, Sebastian brings the full picture to every project — and the kind of attention to detail that only comes from doing the work yourself.
Why Core Media Design
What sets us apart
Keeping on top of ever-changing technology
Technology moves fast. That's why we stay hands-on with modern frameworks, clean code, and current best practices — so your website is never built on yesterday's tools.
Built on 20 years of craft
Two decades of hands-on work across front-end, back-end, SEO, and accessibility. Your website is built by someone who's seen — and solved — it all before.
Personalised service
You deal directly with Sebastian, the person who actually designs and builds your site. No project managers relaying messages, no junior developers you've never met. One person, one conversation, from start to finish.
Our approach
Built on partnership, not just projects
We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Every business is different, and your website should reflect that. We work closely with you from the very first conversation, listening carefully to understand your market, your customers, and the goals that matter most to you.
Transparent collaboration
No jargon, no hidden costs. We keep you informed at every stage so you always know where your project stands.
Built to perform, not just to look good
A stunning design gets attention. But it's the speed, the search visibility, and the accessibility underneath that actually bring in business. We build both.
Long-term support
Our relationship doesn't end at launch. Some of our clients have been with us for over 15 years — we're here whenever you need us, whether it's a quick tweak or a full refresh.
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How we work
Modern tools, smarter results
We don't just keep up with technology — we put it to work. From AI-assisted development and intelligent content tools to automated testing and performance monitoring, we use the latest advances to build faster, work smarter, and deliver more value to every project.
AI-assisted development
We use AI tools to speed up the technical side of our work — code review, image optimisation, automated testing, and performance checks. It means we spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time on the things that matter: design decisions, user experience, and getting the details right for your business.
Built with modern frameworks
Every site we build uses current, well-supported technologies. Clean, semantic code. Modern CSS. Fast JavaScript frameworks where they add value — never where they don't. No bloated page builders, no legacy baggage.
Continuous improvement
Technology doesn't stand still and neither do we. We invest in learning, testing, and adopting new tools so that the websites we build today are better than the ones we built last year — and the ones we build next year will be better still.
Ready to talk about your project?
Whether you have a clear brief or just an idea, we'd love to hear from you. Let's start with a conversation.