Crafted by Christopher Broadbent
Luxury Web Development for Boutique Brands & Creative Studios
Based in Hampshire, UK, Crispy Labs is a web development studio crafting bespoke websites for design-led businesses, interior designers, and premium brands. I combine clean, modern code with visual precision to build elegant, high-performance websites — custom-built from the ground up, with no templates or shortcuts.
Form, function, and finesse — built into every line of code
A Studio That Puts Design First
Built Around Your Brand
No shortcuts. No templates.
Every site I build is designed from the ground up to match your brand, goals, and audience. I take the time to understand what makes your business unique and shape a digital experience around it — one that feels intuitive, considered, and completely yours. Your website should feel like an extension of your brand — not a theme with your logo pasted on.
I write clean, modern code that lets design and narrative lead the way. You get a fast, reliable, expressive site that’s tailored to your tone, customers, and goals. You get a fast, reliable, expressive site that’s tailored to your tone, customers, and goals.
No templates. No shortcuts. Just purpose-built results!
”Elegant code. Powerful performance. Built to scale.
High-End Web Development
I use trusted cutting-edge open source technologies like Next.js, TypeScript, and Strapi Content Management System to build blazing-fast, SEO-friendly websites that perform under pressure for your website project. Every line of code is written by hand — lightweight, accessible, and future-proof.
Thoughtful brands and ambitious creatives
Who I Work With
Luxury eCommerce Brands
For premium goods, experience matters. I build fast, polished, high-converting websites that feel as refined as the products they sell.
Interior Designers & Architects
Beautiful portfolios deserve beautiful presentation. I develop modern, detail-focused sites that showcase your aesthetic and elevate your presence.
Boutique Hospitality & Wellness Brands
From boutique hotels to high-end spas and wellness studios, I craft immersive digital experiences that mirror your physical atmosphere — calm, elegant, and memorable.
Financial & Professional Services with Style
Not every accountant or legal advisor is traditional — I help modern, design-conscious firms stand apart with smart, confident websites that build trust and attract better clients.
Creative Studios & Branding Agencies
I collaborate with design-led teams to turn beautiful concepts into performant, pixel-perfect websites — clean code, no surprises, always on-brand.
Premium Consultants & Personal Brands
I work with thought leaders, advisors, and founders who want a digital presence that reflects their authority, taste, and expertise.
Chris is the bridge between our departments, from digital marketing, web development, creative, and accounts, providing technical knowledge, guidance and support to empower our teams.
Winchester Studio, Hampshire
”Design, development, and creative support
Services
I build custom websites from the ground up — fast, responsive, and cleanly coded, with every line written by hand. For clients who need more than just a website, I also offer graphic design services: from brand identity and visual systems to layouts and digital assets. And for those seeking something more expressive or symbolic, I create original artworks and illustrations for both print and screen — imaginative, detailed, and emotionally resonant.
Web Development
Custom websites built from the ground up using modern frameworks. Designed to look good, load fast, and grow with your brand.
Graphic Design
Logos, brand assets, and marketing materials crafted with consistency and precision.
Art & Illustration
Original illustrations for brands, packaging, and web experiences. Infuse your identity with character and charm.
Refined systems, thoughtful collaboration
A Strategic, Collaborative Process
I work closely with founders, creative teams, and marketing leads to uncover what matters most — and then build toward it. Each stage is defined, transparent, and tailored to meet your needs with quality at the centre. From discovery to delivery, the process is just as considered as the final product.
The Crispy Labs Manifesto
By Christopher Broadbent
I believe that beauty and logic belong together — that a website should feel as crafted as a gallery space, as intentional as an interior, and as effortless as turning a page.
I don’t use templates, shortcuts, or recycled themes. Every line of code is written by hand — clean, expressive, and built to serve both form and function.
I work closely with clients who value detail, clarity, and craft — founders, designers, and creative studios who want their digital presence to feel like an extension of their aesthetic.
I build meticulously, deliberately, and with care. Because a refined brand deserves a refined experience. Because great design deserves great code.
This is digital craftsmanship — built for brands with soul.
Portfolio
Craftsmanship, Narrative, and the Pursuit of Mastery
Precision, storytelling, and artistry combined. My work spans traditional and digital illustration, bespoke fine art commissions, and visual narratives that evoke emotion and meaning. Each piece is crafted with mastery, ensuring depth, detail, and lasting impact.
A hybrid background in code, design, and fine art
Built by a developer who speaks design
I'm a developer with a background in fine art, design, and user experience — which means I care deeply about the visuals, the structure, and how it all feels. After nearly a decade in creative and technical roles, I created Crispy Labs to serve people who want more than a website — they want something crafted, meaningful, and built to a high standard.
Chris has a breadth of development experience, having built hundreds of websites and leading global development projects.
”Let’s Build Something Great
If you're launching a new brand, refreshing an existing site, or need a developer who truly gets design — I’d love to hear what you're planning. I take on a small number of projects to keep quality high and communication direct.