How we elevated Michael Lacey’s personal brand with a cinematic showcase of his television work
Michael Lacey is a multi-award-winning television drama director, known for his work across major UK productions including Silent Witness, Waterloo Road, Casualty, Father Brown, Holby City, Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
Having worked with us previously on his website, Lacey returned for a website refresh after a new project he had been involved in. Lacey’s goal was clear from the start: he wanted a digital presence with better visual storytelling, usability and presentation of his work to industry professionals.
The result is a website that positions him as an established, highly credible director and showcases his portfolio in an engaging, cinematic way. It now provides agents and producers with a polished, intuitive platform to explore his work and understand his creative direction at a glance.
Let the design do the talking
The aesthetic vision
The website was designed to feel less like a traditional site and more like a curated film portfolio or modern streaming experience.
We focused on:
- Strong visual storytelling through imagery and video
- Minimalist layouts that keep the focus on portfolio content
- A premium, modern aesthetic aligned with the television and film industry
- Fully responsive layouts that maintain impact across desktop and mobile
The website feels intentional and cinematic, allowing Michael’s work to speak for itself without distraction.
What we did
Because this was a focused, single-page portfolio build, the scope was intentionally kept simple while still carefully thought through.
We delivered:
- Website strategy and planning, including dedicated discovery and design calls
- Bespoke website design tailored to a film and media aesthetic
- Portfolio and showreel integration using Vimeo
- Responsive website development optimised for high-performance media delivery
Every decision was made to ensure the final site felt polished and visually impactful, while remaining easy to navigate and fast-loading for industry professionals.
The results
The finished website presents a polished, film-inspired portfolio that reflects Michael Lacey’s reputation within the television industry.
Key outcomes include:
- A cinematic, high-end portfolio experience
- Improved presentation of featured productions and showreels
- A stronger personal brand presence with clearer navigation and user flow
- Fully mobile-friendly performance across all devices
- A professional platform designed for agents, collaborators and production companies
“Trio’s instinct for design and attention to detail are exceptional, but what really sets them apart is their level of communication and customer service. Responsive, collaborative and genuinely invested from start to finish. I would work with Trio again in a heartbeat!”
Michael Lacey
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