About Us
With over 40 years of combined experience working online, Colin and Paul at Refined Practice have expertise ranging from deep back-end technical skills to arts-oriented language and design.
Colin Hall – Design Consultant
A Master of Design having studied Typography and Graphic Communication at The University of Reading, Colin has been involved in a broad range of design projects, from book publishing and print design to company brand creation and front-end web design. Working from South London in the UK, Colin is the creative engine behind the our work, vital to making your company and its brand identity look great online.
Paul Ratcliffe – Development Consultant
Having worked in the web since the early days, Paul has an in-depth understanding of how to get things done online. Paul works with PHP on the server (particularly WordPress plugin and theme development) and excels at using HTML, CSS and Javascript to provide elegant, maintainable and fast front-end solutions. Paul also works in the fields of search engine optimisation (SEO) and online marketing via Google Ads. Paul is based just outside of Zurich, Switzerland.
Expert Resources
Where a project requires it, Refined Practice calls on their network of trusted third party experts to get the job done. Whether it’s content creation, social media management, translation or anything else your online presence needs, we can help.