Accepting new projects — Q3 2025

Build exceptional
digital experiences.

Scalable web applications and digital products designed for performance, growth, and user experience.

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20+ Projects delivered
2–8wks Average launch time
98% Client satisfaction
ZA Based in Johannesburg
Web Development UI/UX Design Responsive Design Performance Optimization Technical Consulting Ongoing Support Custom Web Apps E-Commerce Web Development UI/UX Design Responsive Design Performance Optimization Technical Consulting Ongoing Support Custom Web Apps E-Commerce
Recent projects.

Website, application, and digital product work.

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Ninety Nine Studios project
NINETY NINE STUDIOS
→ 3× increase in site engagement
NINETY NINE STUDIOS
Photographer portfolio
→
Lola's Conscious Café
Corporate Website
Kultura
→ 45% reduction in bounce rate
Kultura
Corporate Website
→
Luxe Collective project
E-Commerce
Luxe Collective
→ R2.4M in first-month revenue
Luxe Collective
E-Commerce Store
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What we do.

End-to-end digital product work.

Who we do it for.

Startups, scale-ups, and established businesses building for the web.

01
Web Development
Custom-built websites and web applications, engineered for speed, scalability, and reliability from the ground up.
Launch in 2–8 weeks
02
UI/UX Design
Research-driven interfaces that convert visitors into users. From wireframes to polished, production-ready design systems.
Design in 2–4 weeks
03
Performance Optimization
Audit, refactor, and optimize your existing web product for Core Web Vitals, SEO, and conversion rate improvement.
Audit in 1–2 weeks
04
Technical Consulting
Strategic guidance on architecture decisions, technology stack selection, and digital product roadmap planning.
Ongoing / retainer
05
Support & Maintenance
Proactive monitoring, updates, and feature development on a monthly or quarterly retainer basis.
Ongoing monthly
How we work.

A focused process, start to finish.

01
Discovery & Planning
We map your goals, audience, and technical requirements. Strategy before pixels — every decision is intentional.
02
Design & Prototype
Wireframes, mood boards, and high-fidelity prototypes. You see exactly what you're getting before a single line of code is written.
03
Development
Clean, performant code built on modern stacks. We develop iteratively with regular check-ins and live staging environments.
04
Launch & Support
Smooth deployment with post-launch monitoring. We stay on hand for the first 30 days — and beyond if you need us.
Orbit Studios founder portrait
Built by designers and developers.

A Johannesburg studio building for the modern web.

Orbit Studios was founded on a simple belief: that great digital experiences are the result of rigorous craft, not templates. We're a small, focused team of designers and engineers who work closely with clients across South Africa and globally.

Every project we take on is treated as a long-term partnership. We build things that last, and we stick around to make sure they do.

Our story
Partner recommendations.

We look to maintain ongoing relationships.

"Orbit Studios delivered a website that genuinely exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail and communication throughout was exceptional."
NS
NINETY NINE STUDIOS
Founder Ninety Nine Studio
"Working with the Orbit team was seamless. They understood our brief immediately and delivered a product that drives real business results."
SR
Sipho R.
Head of Digital @ Mohapi attorneys
"The final product is exactly what we needed. Our conversion rate improved significantly within weeks of launch. Highly recommended."
ST
Simphiwe T.
Founder @ Gelezanathi
"Not only did they build a beautiful product, they explained the process clearly every step of the way. A true partnership."
BP
Boitumelo P.
CTO @ GLam Palace
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Booking new projects.

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Selected work.

Projects that drive measurable growth.

A selection of websites, applications, and digital products we've built for clients across South Africa and beyond.

Ninety Nine Studios project
Photography Portfolio CONCEPT idea
Ninety Nine Studios
Visual identity and portfolio site for a photography and creative production studio, built to showcase brand campaign work and event coverage.
↗ 3× increase in site engagement
Lola's Conscious Café
Front-end and backend for lola's cafe
Lola's Conscious Café
Full-stack web application with real-time data visualisation, role-based access.
↗ 3× user engagement increase
Luxe Collective project
E-Commerce
Luxe Collective
High-performance e-commerce store for a luxury lifestyle brand. Custom product configurator, checkout optimization, and loyalty integration.
↗ R2.4M first-month revenue
Vantage Client Hub project
dental website CONCEPT idea
secure appointment booking, clean layout, services listed
↗ 60% reduction in support tickets
Gelezanathi
Landing Page
Gelezanathi
High-converting landing page for an online education platform. A/B tested layout, animated scroll sections, and Stripe integration.
↗ 8.2% conversion rate
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Booking new projects.

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Services & Packages.

Modern web products, built for results.

Choose from our core service packages or reach out to discuss a custom scope.

Package 01
Launch
For startups, solo founders, and businesses ready to establish a professional online presence.
  • Up to 8 pages, custom designed
  • Mobile-responsive layout
  • CMS integration (Contentful, Sanity, or WordPress)
  • Contact form & basic analytics
  • Core Web Vitals optimized
  • 30-day post-launch support
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Most popular
Package 02
Growth
For established businesses needing a high-performance digital presence that converts visitors into customers.
  • Up to 20 pages, fully custom
  • Full UI/UX design system
  • Advanced animations & interactions
  • E-commerce or booking integration
  • SEO strategy & implementation
  • Performance audit & optimization
  • 60-day post-launch support
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Package 03
Scale
For web applications, SaaS products, and complex digital platforms requiring custom engineering.
  • Custom web application development
  • User authentication & role management
  • API design & third-party integrations
  • Database architecture & optimization
  • Real-time features & webhooks
  • DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure
  • Ongoing retainer available
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Add-on services.

Responsive Design Audit
A full cross-device review of your existing site with a detailed fix report and priority ranking.
Brand Identity & Style Guide
Typography, color systems, and component libraries that scale as your product grows.
Monthly Maintenance Retainer
Proactive updates, security patches, content changes, and priority support on a monthly basis.
Performance Optimization Sprint
Targeted 2-week engagement to improve Lighthouse scores, load times, and Core Web Vitals.

Frequently asked questions.

Timeline depends on scope. A focused landing page can be ready in 1–2 weeks. A full marketing website typically takes 4–6 weeks. Custom web applications range from 8–16 weeks. We'll give you a precise timeline during discovery.
Yes. While we're based in Johannesburg, we work with clients globally. Our process is fully remote-friendly, with clear async communication and regular video check-ins at whatever timezone works for you.
We're technology-agnostic and choose tools that fit the project. Common stacks include Next.js / React, Nuxt.js / Vue, Astro, and headless CMS platforms like Sanity, Contentful, or Strapi. For e-commerce: Shopify or WooCommerce. For applications: Node.js, Supabase, or Firebase.
All packages include post-launch support (30–60 days depending on tier). After that, we offer monthly maintenance retainers for ongoing updates, monitoring, and feature development. Many of our best relationships started with a single project.
Yes, for existing clients or clearly scoped tasks. If you're a new client, we recommend starting with a Discovery session so we can understand your needs properly before quoting. Reach out and we'll figure out the best path forward.
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Let's build something great.

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Our studio.

We build things that last.

Orbit Studios is a Johannesburg-based web design and development studio. Founded in 2023, we work with ambitious teams to build digital products that perform, scale, and make an impression.

Studio workspace
Our story.

Small team, high standards.

Orbit Studios began as a freelance practice in 2023, taking on web projects for local businesses, startups, and agencies. What started as contract work quickly evolved into something with a clearer focus: building modern, well-engineered web products for clients who care about quality.

We built the studio around a conviction that good design and good engineering are inseparable. Too many digital products fail not because of a bad idea, but because of mediocre execution — slow pages, inconsistent interfaces, poor mobile experience. We exist to fix that.

Today we work with clients across fintech, professional services, e-commerce, and SaaS. Our team is small by design — lean enough to move fast, experienced enough to get it right the first time.

Our principles.
01
Craft above all

We don't ship work we're not proud of. Every pixel, every line of code, every copy block is treated with care.

02
Performance is design

A slow website is a broken website. We treat load times and Core Web Vitals as design decisions, not afterthoughts.

03
Long-term thinking

We build for where you're going, not just where you are. Scalability and maintainability are baked in from the start.

04
Transparent collaboration

You'll always know where your project stands. We communicate proactively and involve clients in key decisions.

05
Technology-agnostic

We choose tools that fit the job, not the other way around. Best solution wins, always.

06
Local roots, global reach

Proudly South African. We understand local markets and serve clients worldwide from our Johannesburg base.

The team.
Founder / Lead Designer portrait
Founder / Lead Designer
Paballo Ngoepe

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Last updated: January 2025

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Last updated: January 2025

These terms govern your use of the Orbit Studios website and any services provided by Orbit Studios (Pty) Ltd. By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to these terms.

Services

Orbit Studios provides web design, web development, UX/UI design, and related digital services. The specific scope, deliverables, timelines, and fees for each engagement are outlined in a separate Statement of Work or Project Agreement, which forms part of these terms.

Payment terms

Project fees are invoiced in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise agreed. Standard payment terms are 50% upfront to commence work, with the balance due upon project completion prior to handover. Late payments may incur interest at the prime lending rate.

Intellectual property

Upon receipt of full payment, all custom design and code created for your project transfers to you. We retain the right to display completed work in our portfolio unless agreed otherwise in writing. We retain ownership of any pre-existing tools, libraries, or frameworks used in the build.

Revisions and scope

Our packages include a defined number of revision rounds. Requests that fall outside the agreed scope will be quoted separately. Significant scope changes may affect timeline and fees.

Limitation of liability

Orbit Studios' liability for any claim arising from our services is limited to the fees paid for the specific project in question. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or incidental damages.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Gauteng, South Africa.

Contact

For questions about these terms, contact hello@orbitstudios.co.za.

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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: January 2025

Orbit Studios is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We strive to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA.

Our commitment

We design and build our website with accessibility in mind, including: semantic HTML structure, sufficient colour contrast ratios, keyboard navigation support, screen reader compatibility, and descriptive alternative text for images.

Known limitations

While we aim for full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, some areas of our website may not yet fully meet all guidelines. We are actively working to identify and resolve these issues.

Measures taken

  • Semantic HTML5 markup throughout
  • Minimum 4.5:1 colour contrast ratio for body text
  • Keyboard navigable interface with visible focus indicators
  • ARIA attributes where appropriate
  • Responsive design supporting all device sizes and orientations
  • No content that flashes more than 3 times per second

Feedback and contact

If you experience any accessibility barriers on our website, or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at hello@orbitstudios.co.za. We take all feedback seriously and aim to respond within 5 business days.

Enforcement

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the South African Human Rights Commission or other relevant authority regarding accessibility complaints.