We work with discerning organizations, established businesses, design agencies, and forward-thinking clients across North America on ambitious, creative, and challenging web projects.
With over 20 years of expertise in web design and development, Terry brings an exceptionally efficient and systematic approach to digital projects. A graduate of the University of British Columbia (BA, CIMBS), he combines deep technical knowledge with streamlined development processes to deliver sophisticated websites in remarkably short timeframes. Terry's ability to transform complex requirements into elegant, user-centric solutions has made him a trusted partner for project marketing teams and development firms across North America.
Sara is a full-stack developer who brings both technical precision and strategic insight to every project. A graduate of BCIT's Front End Web Development program, complemented by an MA from Simon Fraser University, her background in research and business development enriches her approach to web solutions. Sara's comprehensive understanding of both development and marketing needs makes her instrumental in creating powerful, content-rich websites that serve complex business requirements.
Our process is simple and adaptable. While there are five general steps common to all, through years of experience, we've learned the path each project takes may vary depending on goals and team composition.
We take a broad look at all aspects of the project and set its foundation.
Discovery: includes open ended meetings where we discuss ideas, existing issues or problems, and explore possibilities.
Strategy: involves identifying users, audiences and business goals, and gathering critical information needed to create an effective project game plan.
Information Architecture (IA): the organization and structure of information on a digital platform, such as a website or touchscreen. With an IA, we're ready and equipped to dive into designing the User Experience (UX).
Project game plan: emerges once a strategy is in place for marketing goals, information architecture, and interface requirements.
We explore ideas and begin to shape the digital experience.
Style: colour, texture, imagery and typography. These elements are derived from the brand identity and together they shape the style and aesthetic. Here we is where the interface begins to develops its look and feel.
Layout mockups: where things go and proportionally how they look and how they will function.
User Experience (UX): with feedback from the client on layout look and feel, we then move into more fine grained design details in order to put the final pieces of the interface puzzle together.
Sign-off: once everyone is satisfied with the design, we're ready to move into production and begin the development phase.
Web UI design ideas become reality through the magic of code.
Front-end interface programming: building what users actually see and interact, the interface, this is where we bring the design to life, using W3C standards compliant HTML, CSS, and Javascript code. The designs we create are all unique and we NEVER use pre-coded 'one-size fits all' templates. We hand code all interfaces which we then integrate with the CMS we customize around the needs of each project.
Back-end development: involves setting up and customizing the CMS (Content Management System), the system the client will use to actually populate their site, make changes, and do all the fun stuff that goes along with disseminating information via the web. Once setup, we migrate your content and then review the site for accuracy and functionality.
About Craft CMS: We work with Craft CMS because it offers an industry-leading balance of security, versatility, and usability. We believe Craft offers everything and far more than WordPress or Drupal. Craft is up to the biggest challenges, imposes no limitations, and is ready to grow with any business. Learn more about Craft.
Quality Assurance: once a project has been put through a full QA test and revisions are complete, we're just about ready to launch. While we all certainly wish it was as simple as just pushing a button, a few additional steps need to happen.
URL Inventory: for website projects, we recommend a full inventory of existing URLs to ensure search rankings are maintained and any bookmarked links a preserved.
Domain control and setup: if you're moving to a new web host or launching a new domain there's a few key steps that have to be taken in order to ensure that your website shows up at the address it you want it to.
Production server setup: a good website is fast, and a fast website is only as fast as the server it sits on. We ensure that each site is launched on a server that will be just that: fast!
Site migration: the project moves from "staging" to the "production environment", launch is complete and it can now be accessed by the audience it is intended for.
Training: we'll sit down and show you the ropes on how to run your website, how to use your CMS so you can add and edit content, and monitor your analytics.
On-going tech support: we provide on-going support for websites and other digital solutions we provide in the short- and long-term. We're here to ensure that your investment goes as far as you deserve it should.
Support packages: we offer monthly packages that are tailored specifically to your website and business.
Updates & enhancement: security updates, technology improvements, usability or design changes, and content refinements are on-going parts of the game. We're here to help you respond to and deal with these things so you can focus on the challenges of running your business and keeping your site current.
With over 20 years of carefully honed expertise in all aspects of web development, user interface design, coding, databases, and standards.
We are dedicated to our work, upholding the highest professional standards and refusing to compromise on attention to detail and quality.
From high-end real estate marketing and investor websites to sophisticated digital tools, we select clients with challenging objectives and distinctive brands.
This focused approach ensures we have the capabilities for and proven track record to design what matters most.
We've used Craft for over a decade, and as one of the first companies in Canada to embrace this highly-touted CMS, we're considered among the top experts.
When it comes to managing content, there are numerous CMS options, but Craft stands out. With Craft, your website can finally achieve the same level of design sophistication, grace, and customizability as your brand deserves.