We design and build websites and brand identities for travel, property, and service businesses that need to look credible and convert.
About VELKEN
Why Velken? The name draws on the falcon — clarity, precision, and perspective. A falcon doesn't rush in. It rises above the landscape, reads the terrain below, and waits until the moment is right — then moves with purpose and precision. That's the spirit behind this studio.
Every project starts the same way: we step back to see the full picture — who you're speaking to, what they need to see, and what should happen next. Only then do we design and build.
We create custom websites and digital solutions shaped around your business — not templates, not one-size-fits-all builds. For travel, property, hospitality, and service businesses where trust and presentation matter, we design, build, and launch work that fits how you actually win clients. No templates. No filler.
“Every project deserves the full picture before a single page gets built — that's the standard I hold the work to.”
Selby is the founder of VELKEN. With a background in graphic design and 10+ years crafting digital solutions, he has worked across design and marketing agencies throughout his career.
Having seen how larger agencies operate, he built VELKEN to offer the opposite: direct, hands-on involvement on every project. His expertise spans brand identity and web development — custom websites and digital products that look premium, load fast, and convert, with one point of contact from first conversation through to launch.
A small studio, on purpose. You have direct contact with the designer on your project — hands-on from brief to launch, with no account-manager layer in between. That makes us more focused and faster than a large agency: less overhead, fewer handoffs, and work that stays efficient, effective, and personal.
Founder — Selby Wainman
FAQ
We specialise in travel, property, and service-based businesses — companies that need to look credible online and turn visitors into real enquiries. If presentation and trust matter to how you win clients, we’re likely a good fit.
Most website projects take six to ten weeks from kickoff to launch, depending on scope, content readiness, and feedback rounds. Branding-only or smaller builds can move faster — we’ll give you a clear timeline before we start.
Yes. We include a structured handover and can stay on for updates, SEO improvements, and ongoing refinements. Many clients retain us for monthly support — others take the reins themselves. We’ll recommend what makes sense for your setup.
A short discovery call is enough to begin. From there, we’ll ask for any existing brand assets, example sites you admire, and clarity on your goals and audience. We keep the process straightforward — no lengthy briefs required upfront.
Absolutely. We can design and build within your current identity, or refine it where needed. If your brand needs a full reset, we handle that too — logo, typography, colour, and tone of voice aligned across every touchpoint.
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