About
The Studio
Stay Found Studio exists because most AEC firms are better than their website suggests. The work is there. The reputation is there. But the site hasn't kept pace, and in many cases it isn't being found by the right people at all.
We started with a simple idea. That a well-built, well-optimised website should be a straightforward thing for a serious practice to have. Not a luxury, not a constant source of frustration, and not something that needs rebuilding every couple of years. Just a site that does its job quietly and consistently, long after launch.
Matt Ward, FOunder
Proctor + Stevenson
I started my web design career at Proctor + Stevenson, a B2B marketing agency in Bristol, where I learned how a well-structured website can be for complex businesses and how important it is to align design with sales, content and wider marketing. I was involved in everything from UX and wireframes through to development and handover, which gave me a solid grounding in digital design and the realities of client work.
That experience shaped the way I now approach projects. I learned how to listen to different stakeholders, ask the right questions and push for clarity, rather than just making things look polished on the surface.
Forage Studio
At Forage Studio I moved closer to the kind of clients Stay Found Studio now specialises in, working on branding and websites for architects, construction firms and other design-led practices. The projects were often detail heavy and process focused, which suited me. I spent a lot of time making sure the design work carried the right level of professionalism while still feeling human.
I also deepened my technical expertise here, taking responsibility for turning thoughtful design into reliable builds. That meant creating flexible layouts, tidy CMS structures and simple editing experiences so teams could keep things updated without worrying about breaking anything.
Going Independant
I moved into freelancing to focus on the type of work I enjoy most. Over time that focus sharpened into what Stay Found Studio is today. A studio built specifically for AEC firms that have strong reputations and need a website that finally reflects them.
READY TO GET STARTED?
We take on a limited number of projects each quarter. If you're planning a new site or a redesign, the first step is getting in touch. Tell us a bit about your practice and what you're looking to achieve, and if it sounds like a good fit, we'll arrange a discovery call.