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We have helped more than a hundred companies launch, rebrand and grow online. We combine strategy, design and technology to build brands that grow.
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Last edited by Freya Nguyen and Luna Kim 4 days ago.
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- Leo RossiDesigning packaging that survives the shelf – We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
- Kai AshfordOur favourite tips for busy weeks – Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Websites we build are fast, accessible and easy for your team to update.
- Ravi HarlowLessons from a year of client workshops – Fixed prices and weekly demos keep you in control from start to finish. Clients stay with us for years because we treat their brand like our own.
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Kai Ashford</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Our favourite tips for busy weeks</span> – Our team has done this many times, so you never have to guess. Websites we build are fast, accessible and easy for your team to update.</span></li>
<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-3"><strong class="flex-shrink-0 small" style="width:7rem">Ravi Harlow</strong><span class="text-truncate small"><span class="fw-semibold">Lessons from a year of client workshops</span> – Fixed prices and weekly demos keep you in control from start to finish. Clients stay with us for years because we treat their brand like our own.</span></li>
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| #INV-3715 | From logo to launch campaign, everything is designed to work together. | $132.72 |
| #INV-8271 | Friendly people answer your questions quickly, by phone, chat or email. | $31.49 |
| #ORD-6130 | Clear prices, honest advice and no surprises along the way. | $83.90 |
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Priya Carter replied: Every project starts with a workshop, so we understand your audience before we design.yesterday
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Five things we learned this year: We test early with real users, so the final design works on the first day.
Jun 3, 2026
How to choose the right project: We combine strategy, design and technology to build brands that grow.
Apr 19, 2026
How we ran a rebrand in eight weeks: We have helped more than a hundred companies launch, rebrand and grow online.
Nov 29, 2025
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Sofia Lindqvist16:45
Senior designers lead every project from the first sketch to the final file. We measure success in sign-ups, sales and brand recall, not just awards.
Ruby Haddad11:30
Thousands of clients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our motion team turns complex ideas into short films people actually watch.
Mia Ortega10:30
Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it. Every detail is handled by people who care about getting it right.
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Senior designers lead every project from the first sketch to the final file. We measure success in sign-ups, sales and brand recall, not just awards.
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Thousands of clients already trust us, and we work hard to keep it that way. Our motion team turns complex ideas into short films people actually watch.
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Explainer animation Motion edition
$5,600
Landing page Web edition
$3,150
Launch campaign Social edition
$10,000
Brand sprint Branding edition
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Explainer animation Motion edition
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<strong class="small">$5,600</strong>
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Launch campaign Social edition
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Brand sprint Branding edition
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The small habits that make a big differenceWhy motion matters for modern brandsA checklist for your next website launchOur favourite tips for busy weeks
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<span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">The small habits that make a big difference</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Why motion matters for modern brands</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">A checklist for your next website launch</span><span class="badge rounded-pill text-bg-light border d-inline-block text-truncate" style="max-width:9rem">Our favourite tips for busy weeks</span>
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<span class="navbar-brand mb-0 h6">Junoix</span>
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We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every project starts with a workshop, so we understand your audience before we design.
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Small teams, short feedback loops and no handoffs lost in translation. We measure success by how many clients come back and tell their friends.
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We listen first, then build a plan around what you actually need. Every project starts with a workshop, so we understand your audience before we design.
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<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">Brand identity Modern community reliable</span></a></li>
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<li class="nav-item"><a class="nav-link d-flex gap-2 py-1 px-2" href="#"><i class="bi bi-folder" aria-hidden="true"></i><span class="text-truncate">UX research Bright routine focused</span></a></li>
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To do
A beginner's guide to getting started
Lessons from a year of client workshops
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Choosing colours that sell
Designing packaging that survives the shelf
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What makes a brand memorable
Looking back at a busy season
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A beginner's guide to getting started
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Lessons from a year of client workshops
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Choosing colours that sell
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Designing packaging that survives the shelf
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What makes a brand memorable
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Looking back at a busy season
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- We make good brands great4:42
- Strategy, design and code under one roof4:40
- Make your next launch unforgettable5:10
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<li class="list-group-item d-flex gap-2"><span class="text-truncate">Strategy, design and code under one roof</span><small class="ms-auto text-body-secondary">4:40</small></li>
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Websites we build are fast, accessible and easy for your team to update. Start in minutes and get help from a real person whenever you need it.
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