Colin Lewis
Designer / Developer
Designer/developer specializing in custom WordPress websites, Gutenberg block themes, UX, accessibility, and maintainable front-end systems. I design and build clear, fast, usable websites with careful attention to content, workflows, and how the pieces fit together.
5.0/5
overall rating
121
projects
35
customers
Location
Stockholm, Sweden
Languages
English, Swedish
Member since
12 Mar, 2019
7 years
Typical projects
Customizations, Full Website Builds, Theme Development
I design and build custom WordPress sites, with more than 20 years of experience spanning web design, product design, and development. See more about me at colinlewis.se. I work across design and development, so I can help shape a project as well as build it: clarifying what a site needs to do, establishing the design direction, improving the user experience, and implementing it properly in WordPress. I specialize in custom WordPress sites built with native blocks, modern front-end practices, ACF where appropriate, and clean, maintainable code. My goal is to create sites that are easy for clients to edit, fast and accessible for visitors, and straightforward for future developers to maintain. My broader background is in product and systems design and web application development. I think beyond individual pages and features to how content, workflows, interfaces, integrations, and technology fit together. This is particularly useful for WordPress projects with complex requirements or that need to grow beyond a conventional marketing site. I can help with: * Custom WordPress design and development * New sites and complete redesigns * Gutenberg and Full Site Editing block themes * UX and interface design * Accessibility and responsive design * ACF, custom post types, and structured content * Front-end implementation from existing designs * Performance, cleanup, and modernization * Ongoing site care and technical support Clients often bring me in when a project needs more than implementation alone: design judgment, technical problem-solving, and someone who can take responsibility from initial thinking through launch.
Skills
5/5
Colin did an absolute stellar job on my site! He was incredibly responsive, always getting back to me quickly, and executed my vision perfectly. I appreciated that he didn't just build what I asked for, but also gave me great recommendations to improve the final outcome. Everything was completed right on schedule. Professional, timely, and highly talented, I can't recommend him enough!
Jun 10, 2026
5/5
Colin is a rare species of web developer. He has an ultra-fine sensitivity to detail, a sense of artistry, and all the technical skill to make it happen. I needed my small, professional WP website redesigned from top to bottom, and I wanted a gorgeous, distinctive design that captured the unique philosophy of my services. Before I found Colin, I struggled with 5 other developer/designers to achieve my vision, but none came close to his level of proficiency and commitment. Right out of the gate, I felt like Colin was my full partner in this dream project, like he wanted it as much as I did! We were always exploring and getting excited by the possibilities. Every step of the project, Colin listened intently, fiddled thoughtfully, and delivered on every detail. He has executed such a stylish design for me, I feel GIDDY looking at it. Plus, he's genuinely great to talk to. This was the most satisfying money I've ever spent. Colin, you have my deepest thanks for your patience, humor, and passion!
Aug 27, 2021
5/5
Colin is the most responsive, capable, helpful developer I have ever worked with. If you're looking for someone reliable, honest, hard-working, and highly knowledgeable, this is your go-to person! I am so grateful for Colin's help, expertise, and the great suggestions he has made throughout the projects I have worked on for my website. Thank you, Colin!
Nov 01, 2019
5/5
Colin was exceptionally good in his communication and approach to the project. Beautiful design adventure.
Jul 26, 2026
5/5
Colin goes above and beyond to make sure everything is working perfectly, and is very responsive!
May 31, 2022
5/5
Colin was a pleasure to work with. He was very patient with me and my business partner as we worked around some issues on our end that were beyond his control. The work he produced was fantastic and we're very happy with the end result.
Feb 27, 2021
5/5
Flexible, speedy and did exactly what was needed/. Thanks
Feb 24, 2021
5/5
Colin is great!
Feb 20, 2021
5/5
Thanks a bunch for taking the time to discuss and put my mind at ease. Much appreciated.
Feb 04, 2021
5/5
Colin was once again great to work with. Would definitely recommend. Thanks again!
Jan 18, 2021
Center for Social Media and Politics
The Center for Social Media and Politics began with simple website built in-house, but after two years, the organization knew they needed an upgrade before they grew any larger.
Sverige United
Custom theme developed for Sverige United, a Swedish national organization created to support youth football.
Custom service platform for energy company
This subscription-powered service platform replaced manual ticket management with an automated workflow, reduced service response time from weeks to hours, and established a new recurring revenue stream.
Custom proposal tool for energy company
This custom system replaced a manual workflow and made it 78% faster. A later automation integration reduced the time needed by another 40%. The proposal system supported annual sales growth from under $2M to over $10M.
Jane Parris
Jane Parris offers online English classes to young adults. The design targets two distinct user groups: the teenage students and their parents.
Jane Parris: branding
A combination of punctuation forms create the logo for Jane Parris, English tutor and entrepreneur.
The Literary Bohemian
Bespoke website for The Literary Bohemian. The project involved branding, UX, design, campaign tools, long-term marketing strategies, and data migration from its ancient CMS.
A New Day app
A privacy-first daily checklist that resets at midnight. It's designed for people with mental health challenges who are rebuilding routines.
Personal site for Nick Parker
A characterful author and language-strategy website for Nick Parker, built around expressive typography, subtle illustration, and a warm editorial feel.