About Control X Digital
Control-X Digital is a small web design and digital consultancy company based just north of Perth.
I’m Richard Cross, a digital consultant, website producer and photographer with over 25 years’ experience helping organisations plan, design, build and support better websites.
My work is helping clients understand what they need from their website: who it is for, what it needs to do, how it should be structured, and how it can be managed over time. From there, I turn that thinking into clear plans, practical designs and well-built websites that are easy to use and maintain.
Control-X works with charities, cultural organisations, visitor destinations, festivals, galleries, creative businesses, public-sector bodies and independent companies. Projects range from focused website builds to longer-term digital consultancy, discovery work, content planning, technical integrations, hosting and ongoing support.
Because I both plan and build websites, my advice is grounded in practical delivery. I understand the decisions that need to be made before a site is designed, the details that matter during development, and the support clients need once a website is live.
Alongside my digital work, I’m also a photographer, with a particular interest in place, landscape and land use. That visual background shapes how I think about websites: not just as technical systems, but as places where content, structure, images and user experience need to work together.
If you need help working out what your website should do, improving an existing site, or planning something new, I’d be happy to talk.
To discuss a project, please get in touch.
Client Testimonials
Working with Richard was great. He provided useful initial information when we were scoping the project and then, once we were ready to go, he listened to our requirements and understood what we needed the website to achieve.
Richard is approachable, thoughtful, and always open to suggestions and feedback. His collaborative attitude and flexibility make him a pleasure to work with, and he consistently delivers high quality work while maintaining a positive and professional approach.
“Richard’s commitment to quality and responsiveness has never faltered, proof that scale doesn’t limit capability.”
“Richard worked quickly in designing and fine-tuning my new website. He was open to ideas and suggestions, but also used his expertise to highlight what would work and what wouldn’t with clear examples and accessible language. A pleasure to work with from start to finish.”
“Visitors have said they find the site easy to use because it is clear and accessible. Richard is not only a great designer but also a very good communicator, so it was a pleasure to work with him.”
“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 continues to be an exceptional experience. Despite being a small operation, the level of care and personalised attention we receive is second to none. 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.”
