About
Control X is run by Richard Cross; web designer, developer, photographer and drone operator with a lifetime of experience creating professional websites.
I have worked on many websites; from well known brands, large e-commerce sites, galleries, cultural archives, event booking systems and promotional sites.
Drawing on a wealth of experience I help clients through the process of creating, launching and running a website.
Based in Perthshire many of my clients are in Scotland or the north of England but I work on projects across the UK and Europe.
I set up Control X in 2010 to provide quality web design and support without the overheads or constraints of a conventional agency.
I also support agencies and designers with WordPress development, helping them focus on the the design while providing quality web services to their clients.
Along the way I have continued with photography, including Scottish landscapes, a host of self directed projects and more recently drone photography.
To discuss your project please get in touch.
Client Testimonials
“We’ve worked with Richard for many years and highly recommend his services. Beyond his strong technical skills, Richard takes the time to truly understand your audience, brand, and vision. He’s consistently responsive, professional, and thoughtful in his approach and we’ve been very pleased with the results he’s delivered for VOCAL.”
“Working with Richard at ControlX continues to be an exceptional experience. Despite being a small operation, the level of care and personalised attention we receive is second to none. Richard takes the time to truly understand our needs, delivering a high-performance website that meets the demands of a busy, high-traffic environment. His commitment to quality and responsiveness has never faltered, proof that scale doesn’t limit capability. Highly recommended.”
“Richard’s knowledge and expertise were invaluable in bringing our festival website to life. He’s a pleasure to work with: professional, responsive, and easy to collaborate with throughout.”
“Working with Richard is always a pleasure. From my initial design concepts, he helps guide each project through development—offering smart, practical solutions that enhance the site without compromising the creative vision.”
“Richard has not only redesigned our website, but has managed to unravel technical issues quickly and effectively. His ability to combine user experience with design is invaluable.”
“We were extremely impressed with not only Richard’s technical expertise but his creativity and thoughtfulness. The project was seamless from start to finish and Richard included us in the whole process.”
“The fact that our new website matches the ambitions we set ourselves is in no small part due to Richard’s work. I cannot imagine having navigated the complexity of the task without him.”
“Not only comprehensive expertise in the mechanics of web-design but also a real aesthetic flair and a thorough knowledge of the relevant marketing fundamentals.”
“Tasked with designing us not just one but two brand new websites to a tight schedule, Richard delivered them well on time with consummate skill, creativity and professionalism.”