About
Maraid is a web design studio run by Jane & Richard
Our websites are a product of our love of design, technology and problem solving. We make them beautiful, fast, clean and compliant with the latest web standards.
We enjoy working with like-minded organisations whose activities positively impact society. We’re passionate about the arts, science, education, not-for-profit and heritage. We specialise in cultural event websites and content management systems.
We are committed to being an ethical business
To reduce our carbon footprint, we choose to walk, cycle, or take public transport to work. We have ethical business banking and pensions. We make sustainable and accessible websites by using clean and concise code, and ensure content is optimised to load quickly. Our chosen web hosting is powered by 100% renewable energy.
Maraid Portrait by YUKFUN
Our background sets us apart from other web teams. As graduates of Art College, we bring a distinctive creative perspective and a strong foundation in visual problem-solving. Our previous roles within National Museum web teams provided invaluable experience in accessibility, inclusion, tourism, and the vital role that cultural institutions and events play in shaping their communities and environments.
We are passionate about where we live and have both contributed to our local culture. Richard was a founding member of a live music collective that brought world-renowned electronic music artists to his local community centre in Shipley, West Yorkshire. Jane co-founded Glasgow Print Fair, a not-for-profit organisation that hosts an annual fair for contemporary printmakers in Scotland and beyond.
Richard is based in Leeds and Jane is in Glasgow.