Luminite Digital Team

Your Digital Journey, Illuminated

Welcome to Luminite Design, where creativity meets technology to make the digital world accessible and effective for everyone. Based in Bolton, we’re a team of four passionate professionals – each dedicated to bringing fresh ideas and tailored solutions to life. Luminite Design isn’t just another web design agency; it’s a team of people who genuinely care about helping businesses of all sizes grow and succeed online.

The History of Luminite

Luminite Design officially launched in 2012, but the story started long before that. What began as designing websites for friends and family quickly grew into a full-time business — and for me, it’s become a creative outlet, a career and my ‘third child’ all rolled into one.

Today, Luminite Design supports over 270 clients and manages more than 110 live websites on our dedicated server. We create beautiful, high-performing WordPress websites, offer ongoing support, and deliver digital marketing, SEO, and content services that make a genuine difference.

But beyond the tech, it’s people that drive everything we do.

Let’s Illuminate Your Digital Journey Together…

Meet Nikki Barlow – Founder of Luminite Design

Nikki Barlow

I’m Nikki — a mum of two, a lifelong tech enthusiast, and the founder of Luminite. My journey with technology started at 14, working in my family’s computer shop and learning HTML back when Google didn’t even exist. I’ve always been drawn to both tech and art, so it made perfect sense to pursue both. After Art College, I taught myself everything I could about the digital world — and I’ve never stopped learning since.

Over the years, I’ve completed NVQs in Business Admin and IT, a diploma in Social Media for Business, and a stack of courses in WordPress, Google, Meta, and App Development. These days, I’m also embracing the power of AI — integrating it into my daily work to bring even more value to my clients.

Our Mission and Values

Our mission is simple: to make the internet easy, affordable, and accessible for everyone — whether you’re a small business, a charity, or a community group. We believe great websites shouldn’t cost the earth or come with confusing jargon. That’s why our all-inclusive packages cover everything from design and performance to security and support.

Honesty, reliability, and community sit at the heart of Luminite. Many of our clients are charities, non-profits, and local organisations — and we’re proud to offer discounted or pro-bono support where we can. For us, it’s about making a measurable difference and helping people feel confident in their online presence.

Why Choose Luminite Design?

When you choose Luminite, you’re not just getting a website that looks good — you’re getting one that works brilliantly. Every site we build is designed with real users in mind, optimised for Google and mobile, and tailored to reflect your unique brand. And because we believe in transparency, we’ll always explain the ‘why’ behind each decision — so you can feel informed and in control.

To us, a website isn’t just a digital placeholder. It’s your shopfront, your voice, your 24/7 business partner. And we’re here to make sure it shines.

What do our clients think of our web design services in Bolton?