Whitespace is a Brighton based creative agency formed in 2017. We specialise in all things design, web and branding. Great design drives us and as the team grows we want to ensure that love and passion for delivering a great end product remains at the heart of the company.

 

Each of the team has individual specialisms and strengths but all share the same core values, creative approach and a love of good design. 

 

We have a relaxed collaborative approach and strive to ensure the process is as uncomplicated and transparent as possible. We love what we do and want our clients to get the same enjoyment. As a creative agency we believe that the only way to deliver results effectively is to enjoy the journey.

 

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Milly, Steve and James. Directors of Whitespace

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The three founders of Whitespace, Milly, Steve and James have a working relationship which spans over 15 years. They have a track record of delivering creative solutions for their clients. They are supported by an exceptionally strong team along with a network of collaborators and friends in the industry.

Meet the team

Milly Stone

Milly Stone

Managing Director - Co-founder

Milly Stone is a highly accomplished business leader with over 25 years business management experience with a focus on business marketing.

She is known for her ability to inspire and lead high-performing teams, and a commitment to driving business results.

Milly is driven by a need to “do it better”. She is enthusiastic, motivated and meticulous in her dealings with the people she comes into contact with, forging friendships as well as business relationships.

Steve Elford

Steve Elford

Director of Web Development - Co-founder

Steve has been building websites since 1999 and has seen the web evolve since the early “dial-up” days. He heads up the development team at Whitespace ensuring high standards in modern HTML, CSS and Javascript.

He specialises in PHP for the creation of database driven sites, such as those powered by WordPress. He also conceived and built our CMS, “Traffic”, and CRM platform, “Blend”, from the ground up and looks after our web hosting services.

Steve has a can-do attitude to web development and enjoys the challenge of a new brief, always looking for innovative ways to solve problems in an ever-changing landscape. His focus on useability in the CMS, as well as the front-end development has led to consistently excellent feedback from our clients.

James Morrison - Creative Director

James Morrison

Creative Director - Co-founder

James is Creative Director and co-founder of Whitespace. He has worked in the design industry for over 25 years. Starting his career as an art-worker, he has learnt the ropes from the ground up. Every project starts life in his notebook and he is equally at home designing for print or digital. 

James believes in a collaborative approach and loves working alongside clients to truly understand their brand and aspirations for a project. He has gained extensive experience working on a broad and varied range of projects over the years. For the last decade he has been passiontely involved in bespoke digital solutions, developing his skill for top level UI and UX designs.

 

Rich Thorp

Rich Thorp

Lead Developer

Rich supports Steve as part of the full time development team.

Rich is a talented developer with a passion for creating engaging digital experiences. He has a broad range of skills in web development, including proficiency in multiple programming languages and expertise in responsive design.

He has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Whether he is building a site from scratch or improving an existing one, Rich is always focused on delivering a seamless user experience.

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Duncan Bounds

Web Developer

Duncan is a meticulous web developer with a passion for building clean, functional, and user-friendly websites. His attention to detail and growing expertise in multiple programming languages enable him to craft high-quality web applications that consistently meet and exceed client expectations.

Duncan is dedicated to delivering seamless user experiences, whether he's developing new features or refining existing ones. His commitment to excellence makes him an invaluable member of our development team.

Sally Scott

Sally Scott

Project Manager

With over 25 years experience in advertising and design, Sally brings a comprehensive background managing accounts both big and small in a wide range of industry sectors. 

She enjoys cultivating and nurturing long term Client relationships and has strong creative judgement based on sound learning.  And with a very keen eye for detail, she is often described as a safe pair of hands. 

She loves a twiglet.

Tony

Tony Stone

Financial Controller

Tony manages everything financial for us. He chases, he organises and generally keeps us in good order.  

Tony is recognized for his strong analytical skills and strategic thinking, which have enabled him to drive financial growth and profitability in various organizations.

Known as "the angry bear".

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Jerry Steele

Ops Engineer

Jerry works with Steve ensuring all of our websites are secure and running efficiently. Server God and all round great guy to work with. What Jerry doesn't know about servers and hosting no on knows!

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