Experience-Led Web & Ecommerce Design – Creative Digital Solutions for Retail Brands

Overview

Space 48 is a UK-based web design and ecommerce agency headquartered in Manchester. They specialize in high-performing digital experiences that combine creativity, usability, and scalable technology. Renowned for crafting conversion-focused websites, the agency merges custom web design with ecommerce strategy to help brands grow online. Their expertise spans Shopify Plus, Adobe Commerce (Magento), BigCommerce, headless commerce, and bespoke web platforms, ensuring visually compelling, user-friendly, and technically robust sites for retailers, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and DTC brands.

Location & Global Reach

• Head Office: Urban Village, Jactin House Offices, 24 Hood St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6WX, UK

• National Reach: London, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, and other UK cities

• Global Work: Europe and North America

Services & Capabilities

Web Design & UX/UI

• Custom website design with user-focused interfaces

• Wireframes, prototypes, and responsive, mobile-first design systems

• Accessibility-compliant and optimized for engagement and conversion

Ecommerce Design & Development

• Shopify, Shopify Plus, Magento, BigCommerce, and headless commerce builds

• Integration with ERPs, CRMs, payment systems, and inventory management

• Conversion rate optimization (CRO) and data-driven ecommerce growth

Branding & Visual Identity

• UI libraries, digital brand guidelines, and modular components

• Cohesive visual direction for websites and online stores

Ongoing Support

• Retained services for website performance monitoring, UX testing, upgrades, and experimentation

• Managed hosting, platform maintenance, and continuous optimization

Design Process & Methodology

• Discovery & Strategy: Aligning goals, target audience, and sales objectives

• UX/UI Design: Wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes with CRO validation

• Development: Agile sprints, CI/CD pipelines, and QA testing

• Launch & Optimization: Post-launch support, analytics, and iterative improvement

Client Industries & Notable Projects

Space 48 works with fashion, beauty, lifestyle, home, and DTC brands, including Charlotte Tilbury, Richmond Interiors, Ordnance Survey, and Cabbages & Roses. Recognized as an Adobe Gold Partner and Shopify Plus Partner, Space 48 delivers web design and ecommerce solutions that are both visually stunning and performance-driven.