Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Digital Design Solutions
Established in 2010, we are a digital-first design agency based in Brighton, UK, with a satellite office in London. Our team of pixel perfectionists specialises in crafting visually captivating digital experiences for luxury fashion, arts, and culture brands. With over 15 years of combined expertise, we deliver bespoke Shopify solutions, headless commerce platforms, and immersive web3 technologies.Our approach combines strategic research, award-winning design, and technical innovation to create tailored digital ecosystems that elevate brands globally. Recognised by Awwwards and RAR Awards, we prioritise long-term client relationships and measurable results through creative problem-solving.
Services
Shopify Development
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Branding
Headless Commerce
Web3 Development
VR Experiences
SEO Strategy
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience in luxury digital design.
- Our team are certified Shopify experts for high-end brands.
- We pioneered headless commerce solutions since 2010.
- Award-winning agency with 11 RAR nominations in one year.
- We integrate web3 and VR technologies into brand ecosystems.
Associations and certifications
- Awwwards
- RAR Awards
Services
Shopify Development
We build bespoke Shopify and Shopify Plus stores tailored for luxury brands. Our solutions combine strategic design with technical excellence to maximise conversions. Clients benefit from seamless integrations, scalable architecture, and immersive user experiences that reflect brand identity.
Web Design
Our digital-first approach crafts visually striking websites that engage audiences across devices. We focus on responsive design, brand storytelling, and performance optimisation. Each project balances aesthetic appeal with functional efficiency to deliver measurable business outcomes for global clients.
UI/UX Design
We create intuitive interfaces that balance goal completion with delightful interactions. Our process includes user research, prototyping, and usability testing to ensure seamless navigation. The result is digital experiences that enhance brand perception and drive user engagement through strategic design.
Branding
Our branding extends beyond logos to craft cohesive visual narratives. We develop brand systems that unify messaging across touchpoints, from digital assets to physical spaces. This holistic approach ensures consistent brand expression that resonates with target audiences in competitive markets.
Web3 Development
We implement emerging technologies like VR and blockchain to future-proof brands. Our web3 solutions create immersive digital experiences that align with evolving consumer expectations. This forward-thinking approach positions clients at the forefront of innovation in luxury and cultural sectors.
People
Sam Sharpe
Strategy
Leads strategic direction with a focus on data-driven solutions. Combines creative vision with technical insight to guide projects from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with client business goals and market demands.
Rosie Williams
Growth
Drives business development while maintaining creative integrity. Specialises in identifying opportunities for client expansion through digital innovation. Balances commercial acumen with a deep understanding of luxury brand dynamics to foster sustainable growth.
Matt Burleton
Design
Creative director overseeing visual and interaction design. Champions pixel-perfect execution across projects, from branding to digital interfaces. Ensures every design element serves both aesthetic excellence and functional purpose within complex technical frameworks.
Sam Lee
Development
Technical lead specialising in full-stack solutions. Masters emerging technologies to build scalable, future-ready platforms. Translates creative concepts into robust digital experiences while maintaining performance standards across Shopify, headless CMS, and web3 environments.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We focus on luxury fashion, arts, and cultural sectors, creating digital experiences that match their premium positioning and audience expectations.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we serve global brands from our Brighton headquarters and London office, with remote collaboration capabilities across time zones.
What technologies do you use?
Our stack includes Shopify, Sanity CMS, WordPress, VR, and web3 technologies, selected based on each project's specific requirements and brand goals.
How do you approach branding projects?
We develop holistic brand systems that unify visual identity, messaging, and digital touchpoints to create cohesive, memorable brand experiences across physical and virtual spaces.
Are you Shopify Plus certified?
Yes, we are official Shopify experts with extensive experience building and optimising Shopify Plus stores for high-end brands.
How do you measure project success?
We track performance through defined KPIs like conversion rates, user engagement metrics, and business growth indicators aligned with client objectives.
Reviews (5)
Colm Mckee
Jan 17, 2021
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The team at LSS are fantastic to work with - they really took the time to get to know my business and help deliver simple but well executed designs and have been extremely informative throughout the process. I highly recommend LSS
Oliver Tuhey
Jan 02, 2021
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The thing I like about Long Story Short is how they were able to spot the best bit of our company's offering and really focus on developing it. The collaborative process resulted in comprehensive output that we were able to use to develop our platform with great results. Matt and the team ask all the right questions and were a fundamental part of our success.
Alex Kemsley
Mar 29, 2020
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These guys are nothing short of Brilliant. I have previously designed all my own sites so like to think I know a little bit of what I am talking about. It was time to bring in the professionals and they certainly delivered on that. Obviously quality doesn't come cheap however it was good value for money and they stood by their word. Very please with the end result and looking forward to continue to work with in future.
Aengus Lacey
Dec 28, 2019
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We worked with Long Story Short design to entirely rebrand our company and create a new website. They were a pleasure to work with. They outlined the entire process from the outset and were more than capable of dealing with challenges as they arose. They have a real flair for innovative design and UX. They are very careful and deliberate about the users journey through the site and now we look forward to increased interactions from our customers on a site that is a pleasure to navigate.
Benjamin Michael Beal
Oct 27, 2019
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Excellent friendly top quality service from an extremely capable, professional and approachable team of what i can only refer to as experts in their fields. I have very much enjoyed working with Longstoryshortdesign over the 8 years and several projects we have worked on together. Being good is one thing but being extremely good and applying that to a business is another thing in itself. Having seen the business grow from strength to strength over the years in an organic honourable way despite their ever growing client base, they will always go above and beyond for me and any other referral i have
