Twelve Column, offers end-to-end product and design and technology strategy services as an independent consultancy that prides itself on being an independent collective, and multi-disciplinary.

We have a unique structure that sets us apart from other design consultancies. Our partners are the driving force behind the business and the creators of the work. This means that every client gets direct access to our passionate and committed team of designers and technologists. We firmly believe that exceptional design requires not only skill but also personal dedication and a genuine love for the craft.

Selected client list

Accenture

Arab News

Al Arabiya

Alshaya

Kearney

Competitiveness Office of Abu Dhabi (Gov.)

Edstatica

Etihad

Shurooq (Gov.)

Lime Tree Café & Kitchen

M&C Saatchi

Omobono

Oracle

National Bank of Fujairah

Nordic Education Centre for Dog Trainers

Prime Minister Office (Gov.),

Qatar Diar

SchoolsCompared.com

Tallarium

WhichSchoolAdvisor.com

 

Services and capabilities

  • Web Design and Development

  • User Experience (UX) Design

  • Mobile App Design and Development

  • Responsive Website Design

  • E-commerce Solutions

  • Custom Software Development

  • Graphic Design and Branding

  • Logo Design and Corporate Identity

  • UI/UX Prototyping

  • User Interface (UI) Design

  • Content Management Systems (CMS) Development

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

  • Digital Marketing and Strategy

  • Social Media Integration and Management

  • Website Maintenance and Support

  • Website Hosting and Domain Registration

  • UI/UX Audits and Evaluations

  • Information Architecture Design

  • Interaction Design

  • Front-end Development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)

  • Back-end Development (PHP, Python, Ruby, etc.)

  • CMS Customization and Integration

  • User Research and Testing

  • Usability Testing

  • Wireframing and Prototyping

  • Responsive Email Design and Development

  • Digital Branding

  • Technology Consulting and Strategy

 

Leadership team

  • Craig is a seasoned UI/UX Designer and Creative Director with extensive experience working with governments, Fortune 500 companies, startups, and digital agencies. Since 1998 he has worked in a number of design fields including brand identity, corporate comms, publishing, and application design.

    Craig has collaborated on a number of major UX design projects: data platforms for distribution and Edutech startups, education and travel websites, and, as an in-house Creative Director, the launches and redesigns of a number of B2B and B2C websites and magazines. Craig has experience designing for RTL languages such as Arabic and Farsi.

    Beyond his professional work, Craig actively engages in pro-bono mentorship. He mentors students in leadership, decision-making, and product development as part of the Young Innovator Programme at Nord Anglia International School. His mentorship nurtures critical thinking skills and his guidance in designing user-friendly interfaces.

    Craig is based in Dubai, U.A.E.

  • Anthony has worked in the IT industry since 1986 in a wide variety of roles across multiple industries. He has extensive technical, operational, leadership and project management experience, gained as both an employee and a consultant working for organisations ranging from large multinational corporations to SMEs, non-profit foundations, and private clients.

    Anthony has worked primarily with Web technologies since 2010 when he co-founded an Internet-based travel agency business, which he and his business partner developed and subsequently sold to a larger competitor in 2016, after which Anthony held the position of CTO until his exit from the business at the end of 2019.

    Anthony currently works as a freelance IT consultant and website developer, both in collaboration with Twelve Column and in his own right.

    Anthony is based in Vollèges (VS), Switzerland