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About IceStar Media

IceStar MediaIceStar Media Ltd. was founded in May 2002 by Seran Bond, a former IT Project Manager at the Open University. With a wealth of both conceptual and creative design expertise in business and marketing systems, Seran became passionate about providing sound advice and innovative technology solutions to organisations ranging from start-ups to well known UK companies. Today IceStar Media Ltd. is a reputable web, IT and creative consultancy and commercial software development company based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, that has continued to satisfy and exceed their clients' expectations, and expand their client portfolio year on year, profitably.

Company Overview

IceStar Media specialises in website design, IT and creative consultancy, eCommerce (on-line shops) and software development for businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and sole traders to SME's and larger organisations turning over in excess of £300 million a year.

Our philosophy as a company is simple, we will work with you to design and build an application that is tailored to your exact requirements, whether it is a website, database driven portal or on-line shop. We are a dynamic, fresh and enthusiastic company and we pride ourselves on our commitment to our clients, and our ability to deliver quality advice and technology solutions at all times.



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Our Team

Seran Bond: Creative Director

Seran graduated from City University, London, with a BSc. (Hons) degree in Management and Systems in 1996, specialising in Marketing Communications and Strategy and European Business Culture. Seran first formed IceStar Media in 2002 and today the company serves an extensive client base from a diverse range of industry sectors. Seran is currently responsible for the creative design of all client websites/portals and software interface design for the Osiris4Business suite of products. Fluent in Turkish, Seran has also helped many start-up companies both in the UK and Northern Cyprus by offering sound marketing systems advice and support and creative consultancy. Seran is extremely passionate about what she does and equally passionate about injecting her creativity and enthusiasm into every project, irrelevant of size or value.

Seran Bond IceStar Media


Mark Bond: Technical Director

As a Techincal Director of IceStar Media, Mark has designed, developed and project managed a diverse portfolio of business critical technology solutions for high profile clients from a wide range of public and private industry sectors. Mark has applied over 15 years of IT and business systems and consultancy expertise to develop and commercially sell IceStar Media's Osiris4Business suite of software applications that includes content management systems, eCommerce and stock control applications and custom built technology solutions for clients with bespoke business requirements. Mark has also provided IT consultancy and project management services to several large UK organisations. Mark graduated from Essex University with a BSc. (Hons) degree in Computer Science in 1995, has set-up and managed an IT help desk system for The Open University library and has since attained professional qualifications in Solaris administration and Crystal Reports.

Mark Bond IceStar Media


Ashley Whitear: Web & Multimedia Developer

Ashley Whitear is a multi-talented, highly imaginative and independent web developer. He has developed a number of projects using development tools ranging from PHP to ASPX and .NET, including XHTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Jscript and Python. Not only can he write the code that drives the underlying mechanics of a software application, be it a website or a LAN application, but he has also been involved in designing systems using Flash animations and working extensively with Photoshop. He is truly an all round developer who prides himself on conforming to the highest industry standards.

Technical Expertise

IceStar MediaLarge scale software design, development and systems integration.

IceStar MediaExtensive expertise in PHP, Oracle, XML, SOAP, Ajax, Web 2.0, Web Services etc.

IceStar MediaLinux, Solaris, Windows etc.

IceStar MediaSolution builds and development for: portals, eCommerce, systems automation, data sharing, stock control, clustering tools and system security.

IceStar MediaCorporate firewalls, VPN set-up.

IceStar MediaWeb accessibility/usability testing and compliance.

IceStar MediaSEO (Search Engine Optimisation) analysis and advice.

Creative Expertise

IceStar Media Software interface design including database front-ends.

IceStar MediaCreative design including website/intranet/extranet design.

IceStar MediaGraphic, logo and banner ad design.


IceStar MediaOn-line marketing and e-marketing solutions.

IceStar MediaCopy writing and content management.

IceStar MediaCreative consultancy.


IceStar MediaCopy writing/content management.

IceStar MediaFlash animation.


IceStar MediaOn-line photo galleries.