Bring your ideas to 
life 
online.

I work with research groups and small businesses to build websites that showcase their work, grow their reach, and open doors to new opportunities. With 15+ years in digital design, I help create an online presence that attracts the right audience and supports your goals.

Got a project? Get in touch and let's explore the best way to bring it to life!

Services Website creation and ongoing support

Creating your new website

Starting from scratch? I’ll guide you through the whole process from planning to launch. You’ll come away with a thoughtfully built website that captures your purpose and brand, designed to grow with your goals and make a great first impression.

Improving an existing site

I help breathe new life into existing websites by improving design, user experience and content clarity. The goal is to better reflect your work, highlight your achievements and make your site easier to navigate, boosting your chances of attracting new opportunities.

Ongoing support

Once your site is live, I offer a care package that handles hosting, security, updates, and ongoing maintenance, so you don’t have to worry about the technical side. I also take care of any content or design changes, making it easier to keep your site fresh and up to date.

Hosting & maintenance

Ongoing hosting and technical maintenance for your WordPress site, including handling of domains, hosting space, regular updates and security.

Analytics & reporting

Get a regular analytics report on how your site is performing with related recommendations.

Copywriting

Copywriting for website content, such as blog articles, news posts, team member profile descriptions and any other text elements on your site.

About About me and Mythwood Creative

Marion
Marion Hallapera
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    Hi there, I'm Marion!

I’m a freelance web designer based in Hertfordshire, UK, with over 15 years of experience in digital design and website creation. I specialise in creating unique WordPress-based custom websites, primarily for university research groups, small businesses, and individuals. I offer ongoing support to ensure my clients’ sites remain reliable, user-friendly, and aligned with their business goals.

After years of working on personal projects and assisting others with their websites, I founded Mythwood Creative just before the pandemic to turn my beloved hobby into a career. My goal is to help clients create websites that reflect their unique identity and support their business objectives.

I understand that building a website can feel overwhelming, so I focus on making the process as simple and stress-free as possible.

When I’m not designing websites, I work part-time in online community management. I also have an ongoing interest in psychology and design, and enjoy creative writing in my free time.

Portfolio Examples of my work

The top section of the Haapaniemi Lab website

Haapaniemi Lab

Haapaniemi Lab is a university research group that develops therapies for rare immune diseases. To create a welcoming, credible online presence, we moved away from the typical clinical style in favour of a more approachable, dynamic vibe. Their custom WordPress site includes tailored branding, thoughtful design, and continues to evolve through regular content updates.

The top section of the Sahu Lab website

Sahu Lab

Sahu Lab researches gene regulation and chromatin reprogramming in cancer and other diseases. The group needed a professional, easy-to-manage website that reflected their research expertise. I built a custom WordPress site with user-friendly content editing and consistent branding. Ongoing support includes technical maintenance, content updates, and design tweaks as the site evolves.

The top section of the DYNAMITE project webpage

Project DYNAMITE

DYNAMITE is a collaborative research initiative investigating how transcription factors contribute to chemotherapy resistance in high-grade serous ovarian cancer. A clean, one-page design was created for the project to showcase their research in a simple, engaging format. Built as a subdomain of the Sahu Lab site, it remains supported with technical updates and content additions as needed.

The top section of the Trauma ja Dissosiaatio website

Trauma ja dissosiaatio

A smoother, more consistent user experience was the goal for Trauma ja dissosiaatio, a Finnish-language site focused on information on trauma and dissociation. The redesign included refreshed branding, improved structure and SEO, clearer article layout, and balanced ad placement to support readability. To enhance user safety, an instant exit button was added, allowing visitors to leave the site quickly if needed.

Happy client
Working with Mythwood Creative has been seamless and enjoyable. Marion is responsive and friendly, explains things clearly, and makes everything feel straightforward. Our website is easy to navigate and effectively showcases our work, which has helped us reach a wider audience and attract talented researchers for our open positions.
Emma
Dr Emma Haapaniemi
Group Leader, Haapaniemi Lab

Contact Send me a message

Got a project in mind? Get in touch, and let’s chat.

No pressure! Even if you are still figuring out the details, that’s totally fine. We can explore your options together. To help me understand your needs, feel free to share:

  • A brief idea of what your website is for
  • Any features or pages you have in mind
  • If you have an existing website or starting from scratch
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