About Code & Commerce
We're a team of e-commerce specialists, designers, and engineers united by a single mission: to build online stores that are as beautiful as they are effective.
Our Story
Born from a Love of Craft
Code & Commerce was founded in 2013 by a small group of designers and developers who believed that e-commerce deserved the same level of craft and attention as haute couture. We'd spent years watching brands settle for template-driven stores that failed to capture their essence, and we knew there was a better way.
From our first project—a bespoke store for a London jewellery brand—we set the standard that would define our work: every pixel intentional, every interaction considered, every line of code purposeful. We don't build stores; we craft digital flagship experiences.
Over the past twelve years, we've grown from a three-person studio to a team of twenty-five specialists, but our philosophy remains unchanged. We work with a select group of clients each year, ensuring every project receives the depth of attention it deserves. Quality over quantity, always.
Our Values
What Drives Us
Craft Over Convention
We reject the templated approach. Every project is bespoke, designed and built from the ground up to reflect the unique character of each brand. We sweat the details because we know they matter.
Performance is Beauty
A beautiful store that loads slowly is a failure. We engineer for speed, scalability, and reliability. Performance isn't an afterthought—it's a core design principle.
Partnership, Not Service
We don't take orders; we build partnerships. We invest deeply in understanding your business, your customers, and your goals. Your success is our success.
Data-Informed Creativity
Great design is informed by data, not dictated by it. We use analytics and testing to validate our creative decisions, ensuring beauty and performance work in harmony.
The Team
Meet the People Behind the Code
A multidisciplinary team of strategists, designers, engineers, and analysts—all passionate about exceptional e-commerce.
Alexander Hartley
Founder & CEO
Sophie Chen
Creative Director
James Whitfield
Technical Director
Eleanor Price
Head of Strategy
25
Team Members
12
Years in Business
150+
Projects Delivered
8
Industry Awards
"What sets Code & Commerce apart is their genuine passion for the craft. They don't just deliver a project—they become true partners in your brand's digital journey. The results have been extraordinary."
Recognition
Awards & Accolades
2024
Best E-commerce Agency
UK E-commerce Awards
2024
Best Online Store Design
Webby Awards
2023
Shopify Plus Partner of the Year
Shopify Partners Awards
2023
Best Checkout Experience
E-Commerce UX Awards
2022
Digital Agency of the Year
Drum Awards
2022
Innovation in E-commerce
Retail Technology Awards
Work With Us
We partner with a limited number of clients each year to ensure every project receives our full attention. If you're ready to elevate your e-commerce, let's talk.
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