Here's our plan for building great websites and user interfaces.

We strive for the utmost quality in everything we create. To consistently reach that level, we follow a work plan that puts the focus on results while staying flexible to a project's specific needs.

• Set the course.

  We start by discussing your goals and requirements. What are you looking to accomplish? Are there specific requirements along the way? It's all about establishing a clear direction for your project.

• Research.

  Whatever the project, there's always relevant, high-quality material available from which to draw inspiration. We'll find and study this material, then improve on it while tailoring it to your needs.

• Design and develop.

  Armed with clear goals and research info, we'll design and code your project using all the right tools at our disposal to get the job done - and done well. Building your project isn't a one-way street with us. Throughout the process we'll share rough cuts with you so we can factor in your feedback as we build. We'll iterate until it's all perfect.

Beautiful, usable design for the web.

Whether you need a simple website, or a full blown web application user interface,
we'll create a beautiful and intuitive design that will delight your users.

Pen & Paper First

We like to start with a pen and paper - it's simply the fastest and cheapest way to draft a bunch of ideas until the right layout is found. These sketches serve as the basis for the next step.

Photoshop Second

Adobe Photoshop is our tool of choice for creating the graphical layer of our designs. We'll try a few different styles if needed — in the end it has to look awesome. The finalized graphics will then be used when coding your project.

Our Design Philosophy

We always keep the user in mind while designing. Our goal is to create the most straightforward and intuitive interface to achieve the task at hand. Simplicity is key.

We pay attention to our code. You reap the benefits.

High Standards

Clean, efficient code that follows the latest XHTML and CSS standards. Our websites work across all major browsers, including those old ones that just won't die.

Built for Speed

We tune and optimize our code in the name of speed. Your users get a better experience through faster page loads, and you get less server usage. It's a total win.

Search Engine Optimization

Every website we develop is optimized for high visibilty to search engines. Because there's no point in building it if no one can find you.

AJAX & The New Web

Modern browsers have gained the ability to do some pretty fancy things that bring a whole new level of interactivity. We are proficient with the JQuery, MooTools, and Prototype javascript frameworks that power those slick AJAX effects.

Some of the specialized tools at our disposal.

Content Management

Content Management Systems allow you to edit and manage your own website. Our favourite is CushyCMS. It's versatile, simple to use, and it happens to be free.

For dedicated blogs, we can also get WordPress up and running.

Web Hosting

If you don't already have a web host, we can recommend one, and even take care of setting everything up for you.

Usability Testing

For complex UI projects, we recommend usability testing. User feedback helps polish the interface and iron out any kinks. We'll find users and give them specific tasks to accomplish, then record and analyze the process using a tool called Silverback.

iPhone User Interfaces

We offer user interface design services for iPhone developers looking to take their app to the next level.