About Us | WebAnchor Studio

Our Story

Established in Perth, 2019

WebAnchor Studio started with a simple premise: Australian businesses deserve websites that are built with genuine care and strategic thinking, not churned out from templates on a production line.

Founded by Marcus Chen and Eloise Barrett, the studio grew out of a shared frustration with agencies that prioritised volume over quality. From a co-working space in Perth's CBD, we began taking on projects that let us work closely with business owners who valued collaboration.

Six years on, our team has grown to five, our office sits on St Georges Terrace, and we have delivered over 85 projects for businesses across Western Australia and beyond. The premise remains the same: understand the business first, then design and build accordingly.

Creative Philosophy

What Guides Our Work

Three principles that shape every decision we make, from initial concepts to final deployment.

Purpose Before Pixels

Every design decision serves a business goal. We do not add features or visual elements unless they contribute to what the site needs to achieve for your audience and your bottom line.

Craft Over Shortcuts

We write clean, hand-crafted code and create original designs. Taking the time to do things properly means your website performs better, lasts longer, and is easier to maintain.

Partnership, Not Transactions

We work best in long-term relationships where we get to know your business deeply. Many of our clients have been with us since year one, and their sites continue to grow.

The Team

Five People, One Focus

A compact team where every member has a direct impact on your project.

Marcus Chen

Co-Founder & Developer

Full-stack developer with 12 years of experience. Leads technical architecture and custom builds.

Eloise Barrett

Co-Founder & Creative Director

Brand strategist and designer. Shapes the visual direction and client relationships for every project.

James Pollock

Front-End Developer

Specialises in responsive interfaces and performance optimisation. Turns designs into fast, accessible code.

Nina Rossi

UI/UX Designer

User research and interface design. Creates wireframes, prototypes, and design systems grounded in usability.

Tom Westbrook

Project Coordinator

Keeps timelines, budgets, and communication on track. Your main point of contact throughout the project.

Studio Culture

How We Work Day to Day

Our studio on St Georges Terrace is where the work happens. No remote-only chaos, no outsourcing to faceless contractors. When you call us, you speak to the people building your site.

We run two-week sprints, share progress through a project portal, and schedule regular check-ins so you always know where things stand. Friday afternoons are reserved for learning, experimenting, and keeping our skills current.

We are particular about the number of projects we take on at once. We would rather do fewer things properly than spread ourselves thin.

3–4

Active projects at any time

2 weeks

Sprint cycle length

48 hrs

Maximum response time

The Studio Behind the Screen