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ashleyshaw/README.md

Hi there

I’m Ash Shaw — Founder & CEO of LightSpeed, a WordPress agency specialising in block‑theme systems, WooCommerce, and scalable editorial workflows.

What I Do

  • Build fast, robust WordPress websites using custom block themes and native editor workflows
  • Support business growth through WooCommerce, plugin strategy, and editorial automation
  • Create design systems to bridge design and development using Figma and WordPress
  • Active contributor to WordPress since 2007; WordCamp organiser & speaker since 2010

Currently working on

  • LSX Design: a modular block‑theme framework engineered to replace page builders
  • TourOperator.Solutions: a toolkit and plugin suite tailored to travel brands
  • Figma → WordPress theme.json workflows and component-driven handoffs
  • Experimenting with GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and custom instructions for developer workflows

Currently learning

  • Optimising VS Code workflows using Copilot + Agent Mode custom scripts
  • GitHub MCP features and improved CI/CD pipelines
  • Scaling Figma MCP (multi‑component projects) for large design systems
  • Accessibility and editorial systems at enterprise scale

Open to collaboration on

  • WordPress development using block themes and design systems
  • Figma‑based handoff workflows and theme redesign
  • GitHub Automation (Copilot Agent Mode, CICD tooling)
  • Plugin strategy aligned with editorial operations and automation

Ask me about

  • WordPress architecture and scaling editorial workflows
  • Designing Figma systems underpinned by block themes and theme.json
  • Integrating Copilot workflows into real-world agency teams
  • Prototype → staging → live review cycles (Figma → BugHerd → client sign‑off)

Blog, speaking & podcast highlights

  • My WordCamp Europe 2025 session: “Bridging Design and Development: Figma Design Systems for WordPress Success”, showcased real-world implementations of Figma modes, typography variables, and theme.json workflows for clients like Novus Media :contentReference
  • Guest profile & latest blog posts: LightSpeed Author – Ash Shaw – cutting‑edge articles over the last six months on workflow, Copilot, and design systems
  • Featured guest on OpenChannels.FM (Publishing Flow series) discussing Figma systems and WordPress workflows

How to reach me

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  1. lightspeedwp/lsx-design lightspeedwp/lsx-design Public

    A WordPress Block theme designed to work seamlessly with WooCommerce, supported by a Figma Design System.

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  2. lightspeedwp/tour-operator lightspeedwp/tour-operator Public

    The LSX Tour Operators Plugin provides 3 post types (Accommodations, Destinations and Tours) that are the core of any Tour Operator. Use them to build day-by-day itineraries for tours.

    PHP 12

  3. lightspeedwp/to-specials lightspeedwp/to-specials Public

    With the Tour Operator Special Offers extension you’re able to set up time-sensitive prices that you can use to price your accommodations, activities and tours. Set up booking validity dates, speci…

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  4. lightspeedwp/lsx-demo-theme lightspeedwp/lsx-demo-theme Public

    Trial project for Lightspeed dev/design role

    PHP 3

  5. lightspeedwp/to-reviews lightspeedwp/to-reviews Public

    Reviews are an essential factor when deciding on a big purchase – display yours front and centre with the Tour Operators Reviews extension.

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  6. lightspeedwp/to-starter-theme lightspeedwp/to-starter-theme Public

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