Ellen Renton
Expansive showcase for the myriad strands of the Edinburgh poet, performer and theatre maker’s output


A peaceful place
Ellen sought a tranquil, calm and welcoming portfolio to exhibit the wide scope of her poetry, performance and collaborative work.
A key focus was a prominent spotlighting of custom accessibility functions, incorporating a dark/light theme and text-sizing controls alongside an aesthetic approach focused on the same priorities of inclusivity.


I really appreciated their approach to accessibility: the interest in this was genuine and never an afterthought.


Framing the scene
Formed from an asymmetric framework of tactile, oversized frames atop a palette of warm, serene pastels, projects are further divided into separate, tangible sections via the addition of a diamond motif that is echoed throughout the site.
In keeping with this marriage, typographically speaking, we paired the friendly, legible geometry of Quasimoda with the rounded, poetic script of Livermore.


I worked with Frontwards Design to create a website that recorded my work in poetry and performance. The team were incredibly easy to work with, and we had clear and regular communication throughout. I particularly appreciated their creative approach, and how all elements, from colours to fonts, were specifically designed in relation to my content and aims for the site. I also really appreciated their approach to accessibility: the interest in this was genuine and never an afterthought, and the team were committed to researching different possibilities. I’m so pleased with how the site looks, and how Patrick and Oliver brought the ideas in our conversations to fruition. Since launching, I’ve had so much positive feedback on the look and feel of the site, particularly regarding clarity and ease of use.