Web developer, Norwich - Clive Portman

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Web developer, Norwich

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A bit about me as a web developer in Norwich, who I work with, and so on

Hi. I'm a web developer, or what most people call a web designer.

I build websites and chip-in with everything digital for Special Design Studio, a graphic design and web design studio in the centre of Norwich.

Before joining Special Design Studio, I worked with (and then married) the web designer and content-guru Kate Portman, again building websites. We were called Web & Pen and still take on the occasional project if it's too small for Special (and looks interesting).

This site is more about me and what I think and do than anything else, so isn't strictly 'on brand'. I do sometimes direct people I work with to this site, though, as I like to experiment with new techniques here. If you want to know more about the people I work with, please visit the Special Design Studio or Web & Pen sites.

If you want to know more about me feel free to find my contact details and get in touch. And don't forget to follow me on Twitter. Clive


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