Freelance designer & web developer based in York

Bold websites, sharp design and motion-led creative for small businesses that want to look credible, current and ready to grow.

About me

I'm Calum, the freelance mind behind ABERZ. Based in York, I design, build and support modern websites for businesses that need to look sharper, clearer and more established online.

The work is backed by over 9 years of experience across freelance, agency and in-house design roles, so you get a more direct service without losing the standard you would expect.

My focus is simple: clean design, practical thinking and websites that feel current, credible and built properly from the start.

Illustrated portrait of Calum Abernethy holding a website wireframe

Services

Design, build and support without the agency layers. ABERZ covers the website itself, the build behind it and the design support around it, so the whole business feels sharper and more consistent.

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Website design

Clear, modern website design that reflects your business properly. Whether you are starting from scratch or replacing an outdated site, the focus stays on structure, clarity and trust.

Small business websites Website redesigns UX-focused layouts Mobile-first design
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02

Website build & management

Design is only half the job. This is where it becomes a working website. Your site needs to run properly, perform well and stay looked after once it goes live.

Custom builds Responsive development Performance optimisation Ongoing support
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03

Design service

Design that works beyond the website. Branding, digital graphics, print design and animation support that keeps your business looking sharper, more consistent and more memorable.

Brand identity Marketing design Social graphics Animation
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Projects

A selection of website, design, branding and animation projects delivered through ABERZ, alongside work completed as part of my agency experience.

Brand Identity & Web Build
ABERZ

Brand Identity & Web Build

Brand & Website • Fully Scaled • 2026

I delivered a comprehensive brand and digital identity concept for Fully Scaled Encounters, a business planning to offer mobile exotic animal encounters. The objective was to...

BrandingBrand GuidelinesWeb DesignUI/UX
Logo Animation
ABERZ

Logo Animation

Motion Design • Kate Eady • 2026

I was commissioned to bring Kate Eady’s existing brand identity to life by creating a sleek, dynamic logo animation for her digital platforms and email communications. Taking her...

Motion DesignLogo AnimationDigital AssetsEmail Branding
Every Body Deserves Kindness
Agency

Every Body Deserves Kindness

Animation • Leeds Beckett Obesity Institute • 2025

I led the storyboarding and animation for the ‘Every Body Deserves Kindness’ campaign, translating raw insights from school-age focus groups into a supportive visual narrative. My...

StoryboardingAnimationInsightNarrative

Delivered as part of my role at Wrapped Agency

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Need a website, design work, animation support, or a mix of all three? Let's talk.

Based in York. Working with businesses across the UK.