About LemonOctopus

We're a quirky, experimental, creative-first studio that ships web, brand, and content at AI speed.

Async-first
AI-powered
Creative-first
No calls needed

Our story

LemonOctopus was born from a simple frustration: why does creative work have to be so slow? Why do we need endless meetings, calendar Tetris, and months of back-and-forth to ship something great?

We believe creative work should be fast, fun, and fearless. We combine human creativity with AI efficiency to deliver results that stand out, not blend in. We work async because it's better for everyone.

Our name comes from our philosophy: be bold and bright like a lemon, but have the reach and adaptability of an octopus. We make things weird, and we make them work.

Why we exist

  • Speed without compromise
    AI-assisted workflows that deliver 10x faster without sacrificing quality
  • Creative that stands out
    Bold, playful, memorable work that breaks through the noise
  • Async by default
    No calls, no meetings, just clear communication and fast delivery
  • 💰
    Transparent pricing
    No surprises, no hidden fees, just clear value for money

Our principles

The values that guide everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—they're how we work.

Creative First

We prioritise creative excellence over everything else. Good enough isn't good enough—we make things that stand out.

Async by Default

No calls, no meetings, no calendar Tetris. We communicate clearly and work efficiently through Slack and Notion.

Fast Feedback Loops

We ship early, iterate fast, and get feedback quickly. Prototypes in days, not months.

Transparent Everything

Clear pricing, honest timelines, real progress updates. No surprises, no hidden fees, no BS.

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Human × AI

AI handles the heavy lifting, humans make the creative decisions. Best of both worlds.

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Results Driven

We measure success by outcomes, not outputs. Every project has clear goals and metrics.

The team

A small, focused team of creative technologists who believe in the power of async work and AI-assisted creativity.

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Jake Henshall

Founder & Creative Director

Full-stack developer turned creative director. Believes in the power of async work and AI-assisted creativity. Makes things weird, makes them work.

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AI Assistant

AI Specialist

Our AI-powered team member who handles code generation, content drafts, research, and repetitive tasks. Always learning, always improving.

Design Partners

Freelance Network

A curated network of freelance designers, developers, and content creators who share our values and work async-first.

Our values

The things we care about most. These guide every decision we make.

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Quality over quantity

We'd rather do fewer projects exceptionally well than many projects poorly.

2

Work-life balance

We work async because it's better for everyone. No burnout, no stress, just good work.

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Continuous learning

We're always experimenting, always learning, always improving our craft.

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Client success

We measure our success by our clients' success. Their wins are our wins.

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Transparency

No hidden fees, no surprise costs, no BS. Just honest, clear communication.

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Innovation

We embrace new tools, new methods, new ways of thinking. The future is now.

Ready to work with us?

Drop us a brief, get a quote, start shipping. No calls, just results.

Start a project