The studio
One point of contact.
Chutney is a web design studio in Folkestone. I design and build websites for artists, venues, clinics and independent businesses.
Where this started
I’m a musician and a designer. I’ve spent my life making music, performing and designing, and I’ve always got more joy from creating the look and feel of a creative project than from anything else. Websites turned out to be an extension of that.
I learned to code in 2021 and started building sites because I needed them for my own projects. Then people who’d seen what I could do began asking for help. I never set out to start a studio. I just realised I was good at this, and that it was helping people.
For the last few years I’ve also made content and web games for American companies, which is where much of the technical side comes from. But the creative side is why I do it. Making a good website takes the same things as making a record or a show: curiosity, a bit of play, and a lot of refining.
Just me, and a few good people
Chutney is me. When you get in touch, you’re talking to the person who will design and build your site, from the first call to launch.
When a project needs more, like animation, illustration, design or photography, I bring in people I trust and manage the work with you. You still only have one person to talk to.
How I work
Every person needs a different approach, emotionally as much as visually. Before we talk, I look at your work, your current site and who you’re trying to reach. Often there are ideas on paper before the first call. Then I talk to you directly. You’re not negotiating with a brand.
“It has to feel like you.”
The short version.
Where
Folkestone, Kent.
Founded by
Sidney Spong.
Works with
Artists, venues, clinics and independent businesses.
Questions
Things people ask.
Who will I be talking to?
You’ll have one point of contact from the first call to launch. If it needs something extra, such as a logo or a specialist build, we bring in an independent collaborator and manage that for you.
Do you only work with creative businesses?
No. Our work includes arts, events, personal services, healthcare and a proposed food hall. The common thread is finding the right approach for the business.
Can I update the website myself?
Yes, where it’s part of the agreed build. We choose an editing set-up that suits the kind of changes you need to make.
Do you need a finished brief?
No. A rough idea and a folder of photos is enough to start a conversation.
How much does a website cost?
It depends on the content, features and amount of design work. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll put together a clear scope and quote.
What happens after launch?
You’ll get an agreed handover, and we’ll discuss any support or maintenance separately.
Tell us what you’re making.
We’ll have a look first. Send a few lines: what the project is, what isn’t working, and anything you already have.