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WE BUILD WEBSITES THAT BUILD BUSINESS

Say hello to Be Design.

I NEED A NEW WEBSITE

Congratulations! That's awesome! Be Design specialises in simple, friendly websites that you can update yourself. Payment plans available.

I DON'T LIKE MY WEBSITE

You're not alone. And you don't have to start over. Be Design fixes and remodels where time or your previous designer left you flat.

I NEED HELP BUILDING MY OWN WEBSITE

Get expert advice and assistance to answer your questions and help you to get unstuck and moving forward.

FREELANCE WORDPRESS WEB DESIGN

My name is Barbi Larkins. I design things. I am a Christchurch based freelance WordPress web designer who believes that good design doesn’t have to be unaffordable for those who need it.

I’ve spent years in business, just where you are – trying to find the best way to raise my business profile while keeping a close eye on my marketing budget.

I started Be Design as a friendly source for web and graphic design. Let’s be honest – graphic and web design can be expensive and often out of reach for small to mid-sized businesses and non-profit groups. Be Design specialises in solutions. We’ll assess your needs and how they can best be met within your budget. Because, if you’re like me, you would rather spend your hard-earned marketing budget on good design than on someone else’s overhead and fancy office. 

Whoever you want to be, I want to be the one to help.

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Barbi is incredible. It took me years, but finally I found a designer that meets and exceeds my standards.

Jonathan S.

Creative Director, The Creative Offices, Dallas TX

Invoke Wellness

Minimalist website design

Yaala Sparkling

Colourful Indigenous-themed e-commerce website

Assett Group Services

A corporate re-design to improve the profile and credibility of a growing enterprise

Dreenan Civil

A sleek, contemporary design on Wix

Ngiilay Gift Boxes

Ease of use and Indigenous theming on an e-commerce website design

iKiMagic

Lively imagery and colourful effects bring an education website to life

Proactive Proposals

Clever animations and surprise hover effects create a smart and edgy website design targeting SMEs

NZATE

A membership area, online shop and conference management all in one website.

Arabellarora

A burst of confidence for COVID side-hustle

Leticia Anne Designs

An innovative website to showcase the work of an Indigenous graphic designer.

The Vinedresser

A Squarespace makeover for a life coach

So Salty

Salt therapy goes online with a quirky, efficient website design

Institute of Business Studies

Online course listings, news and registration for a Papua New Guinea university.

Small Business Plans

A highly responsive and user-friendly design to let small business help small business.

WHY BE DESIGN?

CUSTOM WEB DESIGN

I know web design, but you’re the one who knows your business. I partner with my clients, incorporating their ideas and feedback to create a site that perfectly suits their branding and their business objectives.

RESPONSIVE DESIGN

All websites are optimised to get the best results on all screen sizes.

SEO

What good is a website if no one can find you? Basic SEO is included in every web package. Need more? SEO expansions are available.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Let’s be honest – web design can be expensive! If you’re just starting out in business, you may feel like you can’t afford the investment. 

I offer a flat rate pricing on all projects so you will know exactly how much your website will cost. Monthly payment plans are also available.

WEBSITE CARE PLANS

Who wants to rush off to a web designer every time you need to update your site? Once your website is completed, I’ll teach you how to update it yourself. 

If you would rather have someone else keep your website updated for you, I’ve got options for that too!

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Jonathan S.
Jonathan S.Creative Director, The Creative Offices (Dallas, TX)
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Barbi is incredible. It took me years, but finally I found a designer that meets and exceeds my standards.
David M.
David M.CEO, Assent Consulting (Sydney, AU)
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Barbi is excellent at quickly understanding what we need and then getting exactly the right amount of creativity into the materials she creates for our clients. Can’t recommend her highly enough!
Kate P.
Kate P.Founder, GloriousCo
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An awesome website developer who was so affordable and easy to work with. I appreciate her patience and I love the end result! I am totally recommending her to everyone!

DIY TROUBLES? ASK AN EXPERT!

There is a lot to learn when setting up your own website. It’s easy to get stuck and feel frustrated. Before you give up and resign yourself to paying for a designer to do it for you, just ask for help.

I offer expert advice and assistance to answer your questions and help you to get unstuck and moving forward. Consultations available over Zoom, phone or live chat, $40 per half hour.

Need help? Just ask!

PHOTO EDITING

Stand back! I have Photoshop and I know how to use it!

Make use of my mad Photoshop skills to bring out the best in your images or to create something entirely new.

Photo Restoration

From vintage photos to lighting and colour tweaks, I can restore and improve your images to their best versions of themselves.

Photo Airbrushing and Glamour Shots

Put your best face forward with photo editing to make you look your best. Who needs cosmetic surgery?

Enhanced Product Images

Don’t cheapen your business with poor quality product images. Your products, product mock-ups and artwork can look as amazing on the web as they do in real life.

Image Manipulation

From age progression images to whimsical surrealism, reality can stretch as far as your imagination.

LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED

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