Building thoughtful digital experiences with Drupal.
I’m a full‑stack Drupal developer with an eye for clean, user‑friendly design, building fast, flexible, and accessible websites. Delivering projects with quiet confidence and precision.
Skills & Stack
Drupal
Front‑end
Back‑end
UX & Process
Tooling
Analytics & Ops
How do I stack up?
Why choose a freelancer like myself over an agency?
| Aspect | Drupal Development Agency | Freelance Drupal Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing |
Higher fees to cover office costs, management, and larger teams
|
Lower overheads allow for more competitive and flexible pricing
|
| Who you deal with |
Communication usually goes through project managers or account handlers
|
You work directly with the developer building and maintaining your site
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| Approach to builds |
Often follows predefined workflows and service packages
|
Development is shaped specifically around your project goals
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| Turnaround time |
Timelines can be influenced by internal queues and team availability
|
Faster responses and quicker delivery due to fewer layers
|
| Level of experience |
Skill levels can vary across the team
|
Expert, hands-on Drupal skills on every task
|
| Support after launch |
Support is often tied to contracts or retainers
|
Ongoing help available on an as-needed or flexible basis
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| Communication style |
Multiple people involved can slow decision-making
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Clear, straightforward communication with one point of contact
|
| Range of responsibilities |
Work is divided between designers, developers, QA, and DevOps
|
One specialist manages everything from development to deployment
|
Selected Work
The People Space
Drupal 11 custom build & full redesign for leading HR digital magazine.
Hesco
Drupal 11 custom build for global defence and infrastructure manufacturer.
Betafence Powder Coating
Drupal 11 implementation and backend build for Betafence.
Eye on Calderdale
WordPress custom build for real-time flood alerts and community information platform.
SCiO
Drupal 11 rebuild and UX refresh for systems thinking learning platform.
Cavalier Carpets
Drupal 10 build for Cavalier Carpets — developed for design agency Superconduct.
Mobus Fabrics
Drupal build for global upholstery-fabrics manufacturer Mobus Fabrics.
J. Brown Fabrics
Drupal 10 build for JBrown Fabrics — design by Superconduct.
BASH Bradford
Bespoke design and development for an organisation providing sexual health support and services in Bradford.
Praesidiad
Drupal 10 build for PRÆSIDIAD group — global perimeter-security manufacturer site.
IDNS
WordPress build and theme integration for IT and networking solutions provider.
About me
Name: Joe Huggans
Availability: Freelance & contract (remote)
Location: Kiel, Germany (originally from the UK)
I build websites that feel effortless to use.
Every project starts with understanding how people will interact with it — then making sure the technology supports that experience, not the other way around.
Designer by instinct, developer by trade. Drupal lets me bridge both worlds and ship work that’s fast, maintainable, and accessible.
How I Work
I approach each project as a collaboration — clear communication, consistent delivery, and attention to the details that make a website truly perform.
My process always starts with listening. Once I understand what success looks like for you and your users, I design a solution that’s simple, scalable, and maintainable.
I care deeply about craft. Every line of code, every design choice, and every interaction should serve a purpose — to create something dependable, fast, and a pleasure to use.