Small businesses deserve better…

… and we're here make that happen. Whether you picked up our leaflet because your website's looking a bit tired, your marketing feels like shouting into the void, or you're just curious about what we're all about, we're glad you're here.

We're Colney Island Studios, we're local, and we believe that great design and smart marketing shouldn't be reserved for businesses with big budgets. So grab a coffee, have a look around, and if you like what you see, let's have that free chat we promised.

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Design

  • Bring your brand to life in the physical world through thoughtfully crafted print materials. From business cards and brochures to packaging and large-format displays, we ensure your message resonates whether it's in someone's hands or on a billboard.

  • Create digital experiences that captivate and convert. Our web designs, social media assets, and digital marketing materials are built to perform across all devices while maintaining your brand's visual consistency and impact.

  • Develop cohesive brand identities that tell your story and connect with your audience. From logo design and color palettes to brand guidelines and visual systems, we create the foundation that sets you apart in the marketplace.

Mobile app login screen for a service called 'Findr' with an Earth image background, showing options to continue with Google or email, with a headline 'Let's get started' and a subtext about joining 5,000 people using Findr.

Product

  • Build robust software solutions tailored to your business needs. Whether it's custom web applications, enterprise systems, or SaaS platforms, we focus on creating intuitive, scalable products that solve real problems for your users.

  • Design and develop mobile and desktop applications that users love. From initial wireframes to final deployment, we create apps that are both beautiful and functional, with seamless user experiences across all platforms.

  • We’ll help you navigate the product landscape with strategic insights and planning. Our approach includes market research, user experience mapping, feature prioritization, and roadmap development to ensure your product succeeds in the market.

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Games

  • We specialise in indie game development with a focus on pixel art aesthetics. From retro-inspired platformers to modern pixel adventures, we craft unique gaming experiences that blend nostalgic charm with innovative gameplay.

    Our expertise in pixel art techniques and indie development processes helps bring your creative vision to life on console platforms.

  • Create engaging mobile games optimised for touchscreen play and shorter session lengths. Our mobile games balance accessibility with depth, ensuring they're easy to pick up but hard to put down.

  • Produce stunning visual assets that bring game worlds to life. From concept art and character design to environment creation and UI elements, our artwork sets the visual tone and enhances the overall gaming experience.

Yeah but how much?

Yeah but how much?

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Nearly all of our projects are custom priced, but we know thats not helpful. So as a guide, the below are the starting price of each service and then it ranges upwards from there depending on complexity and speed of delivery.

This way for prices.

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Design

  • Our main print service is design, but we are also happy to help with printing and installation if required.

    Some ballpark costs are below:

    • Leaflets - from £50*

    • Business Cards - from £75*

    • Brochures - from £150*

    • Posters - from £100*

    • Packaging Design - from £300*

    • Logo Design - from £200*

    • Social Media Assets - from £40*

    • Web Banners - from £60*

    • Email Templates - from £120*

    • Digital Advertisements - from £80*

    • Website Design - from £800*

    • Landing Pages - from £400*

    • Logo Package - from £250*

    • Brand Guidelines - from £400*

    • Complete Visual Identity - from £800*

    • Brand Refresh - from £500*

    • Style Guide - from £300*

*All prices are provided as a guide and will be individually quoted on a job by job basis

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Product

    • Simple Web Apps - from £2,000*

    • Custom CRM Systems - from £5,000*

    • E-commerce Platforms - from £3,500*

    • API Development - from £1,500*

    • Basic Mobile App - from £3,000*

    • Cross-platform App - from £5,500*

    • Native iOS/Android - from £4,000*

    • Desktop Applications - from £2,500*

    • App Updates/Maintenance - from £500*

    • Product Consultation - from £150/hour*

    • Market Research Report - from £800*

    • UX Strategy Session - from £300*

    • Product Roadmap - from £600*

    • Competitive Analysis - from £500*

*All prices are provided as a guide and will be individually quoted on a job by job basis

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Gaming

    • Simple Pixel Game - from £8,000*

    • Indie Platformer - from £15,000*

    • Story-driven Adventure - from £20,000*

    • Game Prototypes - from £2,500*

    • Console Porting - from £3,000*

    • Casual Mobile Game - from £5,000*

    • Puzzle Games - from £4,000*

    • Arcade-style Games - from £6,000*

    • Hyper-casual Games - from £2,500*

    • Game Updates - from £800*

    • Character Design - from £150*

    • Environment Art - from £200*

    • Pixel Art Sprites - from £50*

    • Game UI Design - from £300*

    • Concept Art - from £100*

*All prices are provided as a guide and will be individually quoted on a job by job basis

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FAQ’s

  • A no-pressure 30-minute chat about your business goals, current challenges, and how design or marketing might help. We'll give you honest advice whether you work with us or not.

  • We work with businesses everywhere, but St Neots businesses get our special 20% discount because we believe in supporting our local community.

  • We get it - we're a small business too. Let's talk about what's possible within your budget. Sometimes a small change can make a big difference.

  • It depends on the scope, but we pride ourselves on being responsive. We'll give you realistic timescales upfront and keep you updated throughout.

  • Absolutely. Once you've paid for the work, all the designs, logos, and files are yours to use however you need.

  • No worries - revisions are part of the process. We'll keep tweaking until you're happy with the result.

  • Yes! We can work with you on retainer for ongoing support, or just pop in when you need us for specific projects.

  • We've worked with everything from cafes to accountants to fitness instructors. Good design principles work across all industries.

  • We don't disappear! We're always available for updates, tweaks, or new projects as your business grows.

  • ou'll work directly with us (no account managers), get local service, pay fair prices, and actually enjoy the process. Plus, we answer our phones.

Buy us a coffee? ·

Buy us a coffee? ·

If you want to help support our projects, then you can buy us a coffee or join one of our kickstarters. Every little helps!

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Lets work together.

We will always try to understand your needs before making any promises, thats why the first consultation is 100% free.

So why not send us a message?

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Pixel art illustration of a train station platform with benches, trash bins, and vending machines, surrounded by a fence and trees in the background. A person is standing on the platform.
Pixel art illustration of a person with a backpack standing on a dirt path in a forest with tall pine trees and a wooden fence.
Title screen of a pixel art video game called "NED'S EDU" featuring a desert background with a brick building, an arcade machine, and characters, including a character in a Santa hat, with a helicopter flying in the sky.