Magellanic
Design Studio
Falkland Islands
Falklands ambience
The calls of Magellanic Penguins at
Volunteer Point in the Falkland Islands
layered with some chilled lofi hip hop. Enjoy!
One of the most southerly web design studios in the world
Located in Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, I design in the morning, and swim with the penguins in the afternoon.
My Story
Sure, Falklands Internet is challenging...
Growing up at the beginning of the 21st Century with quickly evolving technology and very slowly improving local internet in the Falklands, this presented many challenges, however it also sparked a creative drive to overcome these obstacles.
With a degree in Digital Media Development, I developed a thorough understanding of the Digital Media ecosystem, gaining skills in various essential programmes for web presence development.
I create websites with the Falkland Islands, and its very unique challenges, firmly in my mind, allowing me to provide solutions that work for us Islanders.
Previously LukeBiggs.com, rebranded I am now
Magellanic Design Studio Falkland Islands
This marks a step forward for me as a Designer, while also feeling like a step closer to home by ingraining my business in the Falkland Islands and its beautiful nature.
Portfolio
My most recent work
Lucky Private Tour
Lucky Private Tour offers locally guided tours across the Falkland Islands, helping visitors discover Stanley, East Falkland, local wildlife, and the remarkable history of the Islands.
From cruise-friendly shore excursions to full-day 1982 history tours and wildlife experiences, every tour is designed to give guests a personal, informative and memorable insight into the Falklands.
The website needed to bring together a wide range of tour options in a clear and easy-to-browse format, while also capturing the beauty, history, and character of the Islands.
With bold imagery, structured tour listings, and a clean travel-focused layout, Lucky Private Tour now has a professional showcase for its excursions, helping visitors plan their Falkland Islands experience with confidence.
Rose’s Coffee Shop
Rose’s Coffee Shop is a warm and welcoming café based in Stanley, offering coffee, cakes, pastries, seasonal treats and a friendly space for the local community to come together.
More than just a place to grab a coffee, Rose’s has become a relaxed and familiar setting for catch-ups, quiet moments and little indulgences throughout the day.
The website needed to reflect that same sense of comfort and friendliness, while also showcasing the café’s homemade cakes, seasonal events, loyalty card and inviting atmosphere.
Using soft visuals, warm messaging and a simple one-page structure, the website gives Rose’s Coffee Shop a charming online presence that feels just as welcoming as stepping through the door.
Lookout Lodge
Lookout Lodge is a friendly and affordable accommodation provider in Stanley, offering a warm place to stay for tourists, business travellers, and visitors to the Falkland Islands.
Located within walking distance of central Stanley, the lodge offers comfortable rooms, dining options, communal spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere that helps guests feel at home during their stay.
The website needed to present Lookout Lodge clearly and confidently, highlighting the accommodation, food, catering services, and practical information visitors need when planning their trip.
The finished design combines approachable messaging, easy navigation, and warm photography to create a website that feels friendly, practical, and reassuring — a fitting online home for a place built around hospitality.
Little Harbour Gift Shop
Little Harbour Gift Shop is a family-owned gift shop based on Ross Road in Stanley, overlooking the harbour and just a stone’s throw from the public jetty.
Offering a carefully selected range of souvenirs, handcrafted items, locally made pieces and thoughtful gifts, Little Harbour celebrates the character, creativity and warmth of the Falkland Islands.
The shop has a wonderfully personal feel, combining traditional island gifts with artisan products and a friendly service, making it a lovely place for both locals and visitors to find something meaningful to take home.
The website was designed to capture that same welcoming atmosphere, using warm imagery, friendly messaging and clear sections that showcase the story of the shop, its products, the people behind it and its Stanley location.
Little Harbour Gift Shop now has an inviting online presence that reflects the charm of the shop itself — personal, cheerful, locally rooted and full of thoughtful little treasures.
TuGuesthouse.com
Tu Guesthouse is a contemporary and welcoming family-run bed and breakfast in Stanley, offering comfortable ensuite accommodation for visitors to the Falkland Islands.
With carefully renovated rooms, quality details, generous breakfasts, and friendly local hosts, Tu Guesthouse provides a relaxed and personal stay for guests exploring the Islands.
The website needed to reflect the guesthouse’s balance of comfort, warmth, and professionalism, while making it easy for visitors to learn about the rooms, location, facilities, reviews, and seasonal offers.
Using calm imagery, clear content sections, and a polished accommodation-focused layout, the website presents Tu Guesthouse as a cosy and high-quality base for a memorable Falkland Islands visit.
Victory Cottage
Victory Cottage is a beautiful two-bedroom self-catered accommodation situated in central Stanley, overlooking Victory Green and the harbour.
Full of character and history, the cottage was originally built in 1854 and has since been renovated to provide a comfortable and relaxing stay in one of Stanley’s most convenient locations.
The website needed to showcase both the charm of the property and the practical details that matter to guests, including the rooms, facilities, location, history, and booking information.
Combining heritage-inspired styling with clean modern presentation, the website gives Victory Cottage a refined and welcoming online presence, allowing the character of the property and its beautiful location to shine through.
Falklands Outdoors
Falklands Outdoors is an Outdoor adventure and exploration provider based in the Falkland Islands.
Offering bespoke tours that combine Falklands wildlife and adventure sport, every tour is carefully tailored for the client, providing pure joy by bringing them closer to nature.
Earth and nature are at the core of what this adventure activity provider offers, something which is often overlooked in the modern age and is of particular importance to all of us in the Falkland Islands.
Combining a sleek and modern interface, stripped back simple lines, and putting the wildlife and landscapes on display, Dan at Falklands Outdoors has been given a beautiful showcase space for his incredible tours.
Bleaker Island
Half an hour’s flight from the Falklands capital Stanley, Bleaker Island is a sheep and cattle farm and a wildlife tourist destination.
On the island lies Cassard House and Cobb’s Cottage, two comfortably furnished, and recently refurbished houses that offer a base from which to explore the islands.
Rugged, untouched wildlife, combined with local farming practices, showcase so much of what the Falkland Islands has to offer.
Bleaker Island was a wonderful website to design. Getting to sift through thousands of beautiful wildlife photography images was a real treat.
The logo design, colours, and infomatic elements all work together to compliment the islands beautiful wildlife and flora.
Have something in mind?
Whether you're looking for a small change to your current website, or a complete overhaul of what you have, get in touch and tell me what you need.
