Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Digital Product Development
Established in 2005, Kyanmedia has spent nearly two decades delivering innovative digital solutions to transform businesses through technology. Our multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, and engineers specialises in creating websites, applications, and digital products that solve complex challenges across diverse sectors. With a proven track record in web design, product design, and app development, we combine technical expertise with creative vision to deliver user-centric experiences. As a certified B Corp, our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices underpins every project. Headquartered in Guildford, Surrey, we serve clients across the UK and internationally, supported by a team of 50+ experts fluent in 12 languages.Our methodology begins with immersive strategic workshops to define clear project direction, followed by rigorous design sprints and iterative development cycles. We maintain technical excellence through modern frameworks like React, Ruby on Rails, and composable architecture, ensuring scalable, future-proof solutions. Our portfolio demonstrates consistent delivery of award-winning digital experiences, with 172 successful projects completed for over 40 clients. By prioritising human connections in technology, we create digital products that resonate with users while driving measurable business outcomes.
Services
Product design
Web design
App development
Software engineering
UX/UI design
Strategic workshops
Design systems
Mobile app development
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of experience in digital product development
- Our team of 50+ experts works across 12 languages and six coding frameworks
- We maintain a triple bottom line approach through B Corp certification
- We deliver award-winning solutions with 172 successfully completed projects
- Our strategic workshops ensure clear project direction from inception
Associations and certifications
- B Corp
Services
Product design
Our product design service creates intuitive digital experiences through user-centred research and iterative testing. We develop comprehensive design systems that ensure consistency across platforms while maintaining visual appeal and functional effectiveness. Our team combines strategic thinking with creative execution to deliver solutions that address specific business challenges while enhancing user engagement.
Software engineering
With nearly two decades of technical expertise, we build scalable software solutions using modern frameworks like React and Ruby on Rails. Our engineering approach prioritises maintainability and future-proof architecture while delivering robust functionality. We specialise in creating custom web applications that integrate seamlessly with existing business systems and workflows.
Strategic workshops
We conduct immersive strategy sessions to define project direction through collaborative problem-solving. These workshops involve key stakeholders to establish clear objectives, identify user needs, and map technical requirements. Our methodology ensures alignment between business goals and digital implementation from project inception.
People
Laurent Maguire
Chief Executive Officer
Co-founder and CEO with extensive experience in digital product development, Laurent leads strategic direction while maintaining our commitment to technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Piers Palmer
Chief Happiness Officer
As CHO, Piers ensures our team maintains the perfect balance between professional excellence and creative freedom, fostering an environment where innovation thrives naturally.
Tom Marshall
Head of Technology
Leading our technical team, Tom brings deep expertise in software architecture and development practices, ensuring we deliver cutting-edge solutions that combine innovation with practical implementation.
Will Poole
Head of UX
Will oversees user experience strategy, applying his extensive knowledge of human-centred design principles to create intuitive interfaces that solve real-world business challenges.
Claire Chase
Office Manager
As office manager, Claire ensures smooth day-to-day operations while maintaining the unique culture that makes Kyanmedia a great place to work and collaborate.
Questions
What industries do you work with?
We work across diverse sectors including media, finance, education, healthcare, and consumer technology, bringing our digital expertise to both startups and established enterprises.
How do you approach project strategy?
We begin with immersive workshops to understand your business needs, followed by design sprints and iterative development to ensure alignment with your strategic objectives.
Are you a certified sustainable business?
Yes, we maintain B Corp certification, demonstrating our commitment to meeting high standards of social and environmental responsibility in all our operations.
What technologies do you specialise in?
Our technical stack includes React, Ruby on Rails, Next.js, and composable architecture, enabling us to create modern, scalable digital solutions tailored to specific project requirements.
How do you ensure project success?
We combine strategic planning with continuous testing and iteration, maintaining close collaboration with clients throughout the development process to ensure optimal outcomes.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Guildford, Surrey, we work with clients across the UK and internationally, delivering digital solutions that transcend geographical boundaries.
