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Hi, I’m Nicholas Hawkes. I’m a Web & Digital Designer with over 30 years of experience designing and building high‑performing websites. I specialise in WordPress, UX/UI, and responsive design, helping businesses grow with visually engaging digital platforms. I design and build responsive WordPress websites, craft UX/UI layouts and digital user journeys, and deliver SEO‑friendly sites with ongoing support. I enjoy turning complex requirements into intuitive experiences that drive results for clients.…Hi, I’m Nicholas Hawkes. I’m a Web & Digital Designer with over 30 years of experience designing and building high‑performing websites. I specialise in WordPress, UX/UI, and responsive design, helping businesses grow with visually engaging digital platforms. I design and build responsive WordPress websites, craft UX/UI layouts and digital user journeys, and deliver SEO‑friendly sites with ongoing support. I enjoy turning complex requirements into intuitive experiences that drive results for clients.

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Hawkes. I’m a Web & Digital Designer with over 30 years of experience designing and building high‑performing websites. I specialise in WordPress, UX/UI, and responsive design, helping businesses grow with visually engaging digital platforms. I design and build responsive WordPress websites, craft UX/UI layouts and digital user journeys, and deliver SEO‑friendly sites with ongoing support. I enjoy turning complex requirements into intuitive experiences that drive results for clients.…Hi, I’m Nicholas Hawkes. I’m a Web & Digital Designer with over 30 years of experience designing and building high‑performing websites. I specialise in WordPress, UX/UI, and responsive design, helping businesses grow with visually engaging digital platforms. I design and build responsive WordPress websites, craft UX/UI layouts and digital user journeys, and deliver SEO‑friendly sites with ongoing support. I enjoy turning complex requirements into intuitive experiences that drive results for clients.

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Hawkes. I’m a Web & Digital Designer with over 30 years of experience designing and building high‑performing websites. I specialise in WordPress, UX/UI, and responsive design, helping businesses grow with visually engaging digital platforms.

I design and build responsive WordPress websites, craft UX/UI layouts and digital user journeys, and deliver SEO‑friendly sites with ongoing support. I enjoy turning complex requirements into intuitive experiences that drive results for clients.

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Work Experience

Owner at Devon Design

February 1, 2025 - Present

Established and manage a freelance digital design business serving a number of clients across the South West and UK. Design and develop responsive WordPress and Elementor websites for desktop and mobile. Create design flows for websites to enhance usability and engagement. Deliver SEO strategy, on-page optimisation, and market-focused website improvements. Brand design, control and management. Set up and manage domains, hosting, backups, and technical maintenance. Provide ongoing website updates, data transfers, and backend development support. Collaborated with Marketing Geeks on multiple projects; active in local business networks and events to grow client base.

Owner / Web & Digital Designer at Devon Design

January 1, 2025 - Present

Design and build responsive WordPress websites. Create UX/UI layouts and digital user journeys. Deliver SEO‑optimised websites and ongoing support.

Web & UX Designer at ClearCourse

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Designed websites for multiple brands within the group. Built ecommerce demonstration sites for sales teams. Improved UX and site structure across several platforms.

UX/UI Designer at ClearCourse

January 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Worked in the UX/UI team designing and enhancing digital products for various ClearCourse-owned companies. Developed design systems and UI components for multiple brands. Led UX/UI improvements for GiftPro, Pursuit, TISSL, Swan Retail, EKM, and Sellerdeck. Created e-commerce demo websites in the EKM web management system. Collaborated with developers and product managers to implement user-friendly designs. Achieved cohesive, brand-aligned UI and optimised UX workflows to reduce redundancies and drop-offs.

Ecommerce Web Designer & Project Coordinator at Freelance – Various Clients

June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023

Designed and developed WordPress/WooCommerce websites for high-profile clients. Led projects using Jira, liaising with clients to define branding and functionality needs. Managed design and content implementation in WordPress & WooCommerce. Achieved improved customer satisfaction and sales through enhanced UX and design strategy. Streamlined WordPress WooCommerce processes and integrated CRM systems into websites.

Ecommerce Web Designer at Sellerdeck

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Designed and launched WordPress WooCommerce websites. Managed design projects from concept to deployment. Delivered ecommerce platforms for a wide range of clients.