About Pixel86
Personal service. Professional standards.
A founder-led Southampton studio providing serious design, clear strategy and ongoing support without the unnecessary layers of a large agency.
Why Pixel86 exists.
Small businesses deserve the same level of clear thinking and professional design as larger organisations, without an agency process that feels slow or impersonal.
Pixel86 sits between those extremes: high-quality design, clear planning and ongoing support through a direct working relationship. Clients should understand what they are paying for and feel comfortable asking questions.
Founder-led from the first conversation.
Pixel86 is led by Liam Stamp, who remains directly involved in planning, creative direction and client communication. You are not passed from a salesperson to an account manager and then to somebody you never speak to.
Specialist support may be used where a project requires it, but Pixel86 remains responsible for the relationship and quality of the work.
Design has a job to do.
A website needs to guide visitors. A logo needs to work at different sizes. A quotation form needs to collect useful information. An SEO page needs to answer a genuine search rather than repeat keywords.
Every decision should improve clarity, credibility, usability or commercial value. If an effect or feature does none of those things, it probably does not belong.
Clear communication without the jargon.
Clients are experts in their own work and should not need to become experts in domains, hosting, code and indexing. Pixel86 explains decisions in plain language and remains available after launch through hosting, maintenance, SEO and design support.
Helpful before we begin
Everything you may want to ask first.
Clear answers about price, process, ownership, support and what happens next.
Who runs Pixel86?
Pixel86 is led by founder Liam Stamp, who remains directly involved in planning, creative direction and communication.
How long has Pixel86 worked in design?
Pixel86 is built on more than a decade of experience across graphic design, advertising, digital marketing and website design.
Is Pixel86 a large agency?
No. Pixel86 is a founder-led studio, providing direct communication while using appropriate specialist support when required.
Where is Pixel86 based?
Southampton, Hampshire. Local meetings are available by appointment and projects can be managed remotely across the UK.
Who does Pixel86 work with?
Small and medium-sized businesses across several sectors, with strong experience in trades and local services. The best fit is a business that values clear communication, professional presentation and a website with a commercial purpose.
Will I deal directly with Liam?
Yes. Liam remains directly involved in planning, creative direction and communication. Appropriate specialist support may be used when a project needs it, but Pixel86 remains responsible for the relationship and the final standard.
Can we meet in person?
Local meetings around Southampton and Hampshire are available by appointment where they help the project. Most planning, feedback and approvals can also be handled efficiently by phone, video call and email.
What happens after I make contact?
The first conversation is used to understand the business, current problems, priorities and realistic budget. Pixel86 then recommends a suitable service and explains the next information, cost and commitment without pressure.
Ready when you are