WordPress designer in Los Angeles
Custom WordPress design + development for Los Angeles brands. Every site designed in Figma, built in WordPress, and tuned for your team to actually update. No templates, no drag-and-drop builders.
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Every page designed from scratch in Figma. You see real screens, not template variants.
Local design and development. In-person meetings when it matters, same-timezone calls for the rest.
Design tuned to your brand voice, audience, and goals — not whatever Elementor template is trendy this quarter.
Custom Gutenberg blocks let your team update content without breaking the design.
Shipped, live, and in production
Real projects, real launches. Not mockups — production sites you can visit today.
Pasadena Bar Association
Custom WordPress design and build for an LA legal nonprofit. Member portal, event management, content publishing.
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Custom theme design for celebrity brand. Performance-focused, content-heavy, AI-augmented workflows.
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LA law firm. Custom design that positions the firm above local competitors visually and functionally.
Every project includes
Figma design system
Color, type, components, layouts — designed as a reusable system, not one-off pages.
Custom theme build
Designed in Figma, then translated into a custom WordPress theme. No marketplace themes, no page builders.
Editor experience
Custom Gutenberg blocks tuned for your content team. Updates take minutes, not training sessions.
Mobile-first
Every screen designed for mobile first, then scaled up. Most LA traffic is mobile — design accordingly.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 AA contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader testing. Inclusive by default.
AI-augmented workflow
I use AI tools throughout design and dev to ship faster — without making the work generic.
From first call to launch
Discovery
Free 30-min call. We talk brand, audience, content, and goals. Coffee in LA optional.
Design
2–4 weeks of Figma design iteration. You approve every screen before development starts.
Build
4–8 weeks of WordPress development. Weekly check-ins, real working URLs to review and approve.
Launch + 30 days
QA, launch, training your team on the editor, and 30 days of post-launch support.
LA WordPress design pricing
Local LA design + development from $5,000. Custom Figma design systems from $7,500. Full custom theme builds from $10,000.
Every project includes discovery, design iterations, development, launch, and 30 days of post-launch support. Fixed scope, no surprise billing.
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Patrick Bushe
I design and build websites, ecommerce stores, and digital products from Los Angeles. Every project is founder-led — when you hire bushe.co, you're working with me directly, not a junior team or an offshore handoff.
Past clients include Rob Dyrdek, Peels, Street League Skateboarding, DTA Posse, Pasadena Bar Association, and SpringClick. I use AI tools throughout the process to ship faster — without making the work generic.
Questions buyers ask
Why custom design instead of a WordPress template?
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Templates look generic, perform poorly, and lock you into someone else's idea of what your site should be. Custom design takes longer and costs more upfront — but you end up with a site that actually represents your brand and works for your team long-term.
Do you use Elementor, Divi, or other page builders?
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No. Page builders bloat your site, slow it down, and create technical debt. I build custom Gutenberg blocks that give your team the same editing flexibility without the performance, SEO, or maintenance costs.
How long does a custom WordPress design take?
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Design phase is typically 2–4 weeks of Figma iteration. Development is another 4–8 weeks. Full project from kickoff to launch is usually 8–12 weeks. Theme rebuilds (existing content, new design) are faster — 4–6 weeks total.
Can my team update the site after launch?
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Yes — that's a design priority. Every page is built with custom Gutenberg blocks tuned for non-technical editors. Training is included. Most clients are confidently updating content within the first week post-launch.
Do you only work with LA clients?
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Most of my design work is LA-based, but I take on national clients too. The LA focus matters most for in-person design reviews, photography coordination, or local market knowledge — for example, LA legal, arts, hospitality, or celebrity brands.
What if I have existing content and just need a redesign?
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That's a theme rebuild engagement. We design the new look, build a custom theme, and migrate your existing content without losing your URLs, SEO, or post history. Usually 4–6 weeks total.
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