VIJI Design

VIJI Design is a creative studio in Sliema that combines web design, programming, branding and online marketing for businesses of all sizes. It positions itself as a partner for digital transformation: a team of designers, developers and marketers who aim to turn a company's online presence into something that brings in leads and customers.

The studio works from OneOneO on Triq Ix-Xatt, on the Sliema waterfront, which makes it easy to meet in person if you are staying nearby. On VisitMalta.co.uk it sits among the IT companies in Malta and the graphic designers in Malta.

Web design and development

Web design is the studio's central service. It builds responsive sites that work on phones and desktops, with navigation planned so visitors reach what they need in as few clicks as possible. Sites are designed to grow, so new services, staff or locations can be added later, and they are written with search engine optimisation and page speed in mind.

A project begins with research into your business, industry and customers, followed by a look at competitors to decide the most effective strategy. The team then creates the design, writes content intended to improve engagement and sales, develops the site using current best practice, and optimises it for search engines before launch. The aim is to provide high quality design at an affordable price.

Development covers the programming behind the design. The team works in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, uses SQL and document databases such as MySQL and MongoDB to hold user information, product catalogues and orders, and applies security measures such as SSL encryption. Custom functions for more complex needs can be built on request.

Online shops, apps and optimisation

For retailers, VIJI builds e-commerce sites on a flexible, modular platform that can expand as the business grows. The team advises on software that links stock, accounting and email marketing, supports a streamlined checkout and multi-channel selling, and helps with launching a shop or migrating from another platform.

The studio also develops iOS and Android apps, and offers web optimisation to help a site rank for local and industry search terms. Having design, shop, app and search work under one roof can save the effort of managing several suppliers, and the studio supports clients after launch with maintenance and marketing. If you are still setting up the company itself, our company and tax pages and CLA Malta, our featured partner, are a sensible first stop.

Branding, graphic design and wall printing

Branding at VIJI starts with strategy. The studio designs logos and graphic assets, helps shape a brand story that explains why a company exists, refines the voice and tone of its copy, and produces a style guide so that every piece of material stays consistent. It supports both new businesses and established ones refreshing their identity.

Graphic design and wall printing round out the offer, so signage, interiors and printed material can follow the same look as the website. The process runs in four stages: strategy, design, development on a live development server that you can watch, and support after launch, including marketing and maintenance. Entrepreneurs relocating to run a business can read our relocation guide and tax guide for UK nationals alongside this.

Visiting and getting started

Sliema is one of the main shopping and seafront districts on the island, with cafes and promenade walks close to the studio's address, and our guide to things to do in Malta and Valletta guide cover what to see between meetings. Remote workers will find useful context in the digital nomad guide.

To ask about a website, an app, a brand or a printed wall, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to VIJI Design.