Based in Leicester, the studio of Alloneword is an ideas driven and creatively led design practice by husband and wife duo Erica and Jon Dodd.
Formerly Creative Director at the award winning creative agency Un.titled, Our Design Partner Jon Dodd has a passion for making digital systems that work for organisations and users alike. With a spread of experience, he’s worked as the UX Lead for a government software company and designer for music and sports magazines, as well as agencies and studios.
Having trained in the performing arts, our Operations Partner Erica Dodd moved into the public sector, working for large healthcare and educational institutions. After joining the business in 2018, she is responsible for all areas of studio operations and process, working with clients to ensure projects are delivered on time and perform above expectation.
Get in touchFrom his time in the industry, Jon Dodd has creatively led a variety of projects with some of the following brands...
Luna & Luci is a new venture from an established footwear design company, who supply large chain brands such as Debenhams and John Lewis with products.Once the branding work had been undertaken by Alloneword, the Shopify website was created, employing all the new brand aesthetic and values. The focus was on pace of reading, interactions and simplicity, with extensive critical thinking around personas and journeys.
www.lunaandluci.co.uk
Following on from a successful rebrand by Alloneword, Precise UK commissioned a design and build of their site onto the WordPress platform. Keeping in mind the experienced and adaptable approach to their services, the new site was designed with building owners and facilities managers as a focus, with special consideration made for interaction and animation.
www.preciseuk.co.uk
Existing client Geo Journey wanted to take their current site and completely reimagine from the ground up, with special consideration to the unique purchase journey of their subscription based products. Alloneword utilised a variety of technical hooks, integrations and bespoke custom development to create a custom Shopify store which perfectly wraps around their brand and product offerings.
www.geojourney.co.uk
Alloneword is an official Shopify Partner and has also been certified as a Shopify Expert.
“I was quickly put at ease with their competence, problem solving, endless patience and excellent work ethic. I was given plenty of support in the form of a manual, videos, emails and phone calls. I am now confidently updating my site myself! I highly recommend Alloneword for their excellent service and I'm looking forward to continuing my working relationship with them.”
Alison Morris, Veiled Rebel
“Jon was very attentive and responsive. He was easy to reach, and he did an outstanding job. I asked him to help make pages on my new shopify site and he did this exactly as I asked, in fact he did better than I asked. Overall very satisfied with his work, and can highly recommend working with him.”
Jessica Loft, Midsummer Tea Sweden
“I have been delighted with the fantastic service provided by Alloneword. They are so knowledgeable about Shopify and provided me with a range of options to suit my needs. I am delighted with my website and have found the ongoing service invaluable through instruction on how to use and make the most of my Shopify theme. I would recommend Jon and his company unreservedly.”
Rachel Higham, Akiko Womenswear
“The incredible design work I received was second to none, as was the customer care. I am thrilled with the end result, and feel it has encapsulated everything my brand is about. This is definitely a long standing working partnership for the future, you have my business for life.”
Freya Snow, Story Imagin-ory
“Jon from Alloneword is an excellent Shopify expert. He listened carefully to our needs and created an amazing website using Shopify. He communicates ideas well and his work is of excellent quality.”
Sophie Green, Frau Green
“Can’t recommend Jon and his website building services enough. Jon used his design and programming skills to make my new website an ideal fit for my business. Already seeing orders coming in from the new website which is great.”
Christina Armstrong, Geo Journey
Alloneword offers a range of design and development services within digital, print and branding. Prices available on request.
Working independently or within an existing team, assisting in user scenarios, data analysis, project goals and conversion rates.
From brand identity to high fidelity website mockups, a range of visual design services is readily available.
If you’re struggling to solve a problem, or can’t even identify where you’re going wrong, work with Alloneword on your digital strategy.
Morally and financially it makes no sense to exclude customers. Conduct an audit to see if you’re failing.
Design without content is decoration. Start with the basics; tone of voice, consistency and architecture.
From Wordpress to Shopify, best practice and lean development can be offered for your web projects.
For all enquiries you can reach us on hello@alloneword.xyz