# Shy Studios

> Multi-award-winning, founder-led creative studio in Hertford, Hertfordshire (UK) designing and developing high-performance websites, brand identities, bespoke web apps, and ecommerce experiences for ambitious businesses and brands.

Founded in 2008. Based at 107 Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1AS (UK). Services typically cover Hertfordshire, London, the UK, and wider Europe.
Primary topics: web design & development, brand identity, ecommerce builds (incl. Shopify), bespoke web applications (incl. SaaS), performance, SEO-focused content hierarchy, and long-term maintainability.

## Start here (overview)
- [Home](https://shystudios.co.uk/): Studio positioning and key navigation to services and featured work.
- [About](https://shystudios.co.uk/about/): Studio story, team approach, and core values (honesty, integrity, responsibility).
- [Portfolio](https://shystudios.co.uk/portfolio/): Curated case studies across web design, ecommerce, brand identity, and web apps.
- [Contact](https://shystudios.co.uk/contact/): Enquiries, phone/email, address, and opening hours.

## Services
- [Web Design](https://shystudios.co.uk/webdesign/): Custom, performance-led websites built for clarity, speed, SEO, and long-term growth.
- [Brand Identity](https://shystudios.co.uk/identity/): Brand identity design to help brands look, feel, and communicate consistently.
- [Web Apps](https://shystudios.co.uk/webapps/): Bespoke web application development (SaaS, internal tools, automation, data-driven products).
- [Ecommerce](https://shystudios.co.uk/ecommerce/): Ecommerce website design and build (including Shopify projects showcased in the portfolio).

## Portfolio (selected, high-signal case studies)
- [Certa FM — Protect What Matters](https://shystudios.co.uk/portfolio/certa/): Website design and build for a facilities management brand (featured work).
- [Patchwork London — World-Class Audio](https://shystudios.co.uk/portfolio/patchwork-london/): Confident website overhaul with bold design and streamlined structure.
- [Meass Group — Asset Intelligence](https://shystudios.co.uk/portfolio/meass-group/): Group consultancy rebrand + scalable, credibility-led website rebuild.
- [M R Dynamics — Develop. Shape. Discover.](https://shystudios.co.uk/portfolio/m-r-dynamics/): Bold identity and digital refresh anchored in clear messaging.
- [Coffee Lab — Sip. Sleep. Repeat.](https://shystudios.co.uk/portfolio/coffee-lab/): Shopify ecommerce experience designed to drive discovery and purchase.
- [Not Your Every Day — Furniture Innovation](https://shystudios.co.uk/portfolio/not-your-every-day/): Minimal ecommerce platform built around products, values, and easy updates.

## Operations and trust
- [Contact](https://shystudios.co.uk/contact/): Primary contact details (phone, email), location, and hours.
- [Ricochet Group Ltd (Companies House)](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/07576556): Legal entity information (Shy Studios is a trading name of Ricochet Group Ltd).

## Legal
- [Terms](https://shystudios.co.uk/terms/): Terms and conditions.
- [Privacy](https://shystudios.co.uk/privacy/): Privacy policy.
- [Cookies](https://shystudios.co.uk/cookies/): Cookie policy.