Beautifully designed websites
for brands ready to thrive

Squarespace & Shopify design studio helping
ambitious brands grow online.

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Design with clarity, built for impact.

At Ares Media, we believe your website is more than just an online presence; it’s the foundation of your brand’s success. Founded in London, we specialise in Squarespace and Shopify websites tailored to your business needs.

From bold entrepreneurs to established brands, we create digital experiences that engage, inspire, and convert.

ABOUT

Designing presence with purpose

Ares Media is a London-based web design studio specialising in Squarespace and Shopify. We help ambitious brands transform their online presence through thoughtful design and smart technology.

Every project starts with strategy and ends with a website that feels authentic, memorable, and easy to manage—giving you a digital space that supports real business growth.

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MEET THE FOUNDER

Meet Silvio, your Squarespace
& Shopify Web Designer

Hi, I’m Silvio Castellano, founder of Ares Media. With over a decade of experience in branding, e-commerce, and web design, I’ve helped both global companies and boutique brands bring their ideas to life online.  My focus is simple: websites that are clean, modern, and built to perform.

As a Shopify Partner and a Squarespace Circle Gold Member, I bring platform-specific expertise to every project. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur in London, a growing US-based business, or an established global brand, I’m here to design a website that works for you—beautiful, functional and ready to convert.

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Latest projects

  • Homepage of Kista Studio's website featuring a clean, modern design with a gradient background.
  • Yoga studio with a serene meditation space, yoga mats, and calming decor, promoting mindful yoga and wellness.
  • A website homepage for SAILGP, featuring a hero image of a sailor racing on water with gear.
  • Web page showing Nicola Harding & Co. interior design services.
  • A webpage for Buzz Coffee showcasing their coffee offerings and sustainability efforts.
  • A website homepage for Lula restaurant featuring images of elegantly set dining rooms with various table arrangements and decor, and text about culinary excellence and services.

As featured in

The logo of The New York Times in blackletter font.
the logo of LUXlife magazine in dark blue
The logo of "Livingtec" in dark blue
Logo of Elle DECOR in dark blue
Logo of 'The Guardian' in dark blue
The logo of 'House & Garden' in dark blue

Our clients have been featured in some of the world’s most respected publications, ranging from design and lifestyle magazines to global news outlets. Their recognition reflects the quality, creativity and impact of the work we’re proud to support.

WHAT WE OFFER

Services tailored for you

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    Web Design

    Bespoke Squarespace and Shopify websites that are clean, modern, and built to reflect your brand.

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    Custom Development

    Need custom HTML/CSS solutions? We bring your creative visions to life with custom code.

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    Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

    All our sites are built with SEO best practices to help you rank higher and get found online.

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    E-Commerce Solutions

    Bespoke Squarespace and Shopify websites that are clean, modern, and built to reflect your brand.

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    Website Management

    We offer ongoing support so you can focus on running your business, while we handle your site’s updates and performance.

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    Website Migration

    Switching platforms? We handle seamless migrations to Squarespace or Shopify.

TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say

  • ★★★★★

    Absolutely thrilled with the results! The website is a massive improvement, and we’ve had great feedback from customers already. Silvio was responsive, professional, and easy to work with. Wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again.

    — Chiara
    Aesthetics Chiara

  • ★★★★★

    Brilliant experience! The website turned out exactly as we wanted, stylish, simple to navigate, and perfectly tailored to our needs and preferences. Communication was always quick, clear, and professional throughout. Highly recommend!

    — Mike
    Lula

  • ★★★★★

    Couldn’t be happier with the website! It looks amazing, works perfectly, and the process was smooth from start to finish. Any tweaks we requested were handled quickly. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality design.

    — Tom
    SailGP

PROCESS

A clear, collaborative approach

01

Onboard

We start with a conversation to understand your brand, goals, and vision. Together, we’ll create a clear plan and set the direction for your website.

02

We craft a bespoke, visually stunning website tailored to your needs. From design to development, we ensure the website is functional, user-friendly, and aligns with your brand’s goals.

03

Once the website is ready, you’ll get a comprehensive handover, including a training video to guide you through managing your new site and a month of support.

Handover

Develop

FAQs

Frequentely asked questions

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

GET IN TOUCH

Let’s bring your vision to life

We’re ready to help your brand thrive online.

Schedule a free discovery call to discuss your goals and see how Ares Media can create the website of your dreams.

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