Design Commission creates crafted interactive experiences for the most innovative web-based companies.

The user comes first

1. The user comes first.

Create things not for ourselves and not for our clients but ultimately the person who is going to end up using it.

Learn by doing

2. Learn by doing.

The best way to learn something is to do it and ask for help and guidance along the way.

Communicate clearly

3. Communicate clearly.

“Abstraction is the luxury of experts.” Be clear with your message. Metaphors in the context of business can lead to messy outcomes. Have a direct, honest approach that makes projects run smoothly.

Be budget conscious

4. Be budget conscious.

Working within a budget and maximizing that budget is fundamental to making a project successful.

Use the best tool for the job

5. Use the best tool for the job

Keep yourself focused on the work and pick the best tools to enable you to perform at your best.

Our clients are team members

6. Our clients are team members.

Understand that they are the lifeblood of both you and your team. Treat them with respect, empathize with their struggles and always keep their best interests in mind.

Details, details, details

7. Details, details, details

By paying precise attention to detail, we separate ourselves from mediocre work.

Git R' Done

8. Git R' Done

The most important part of building websites is doing it. There are lot of good ideas floating around out there, but if something doesn't become reality, it's just an idea. When the plan is in place and the light says green, it's time to check things off the list.

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What We Do

Since 2004 Design Commission has been working with clients to design remarkable digital products and customer experiences. We plan, guide and build websites, web applications, mobile apps and digital marketing communications. Our history and dedication to client service, thoughtful and appropriate design, and fanatical dedication to creating great products makes DC a partner you can count on.

Plan

1. Plan

Whatever your goals for the online space, Design Commission will help you get there by carefully defining the opportunity, understanding the audience, and creating a beautiful and useful experience to address those goals.

Design

2. Design

The details of your site's design affect your users on many levels. You can capture hearts and minds if you pay attention to those details.

Build

3. Build

Put all the planning and theory into motion. DC's deep technical expertise will get your product up and running like a well-oiled machine in no time at all.

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Plan
  • Digital product strategy
  • Idea generation
  • Content planning
  • Prototyping
  • Information architecture
  • Data & user workflow
  • Use cases
  • Wireframes
  • Requirements definition
Design
  • Interactive design
  • Interface design
  • Landing pages
  • Micro-sites
  • Design specifications
  • Company collateral
  • Icons & info graphics
  • Game design
  • Email marketing
Build
  • Build administration
  • Interface development
  • Quality assurance
  • Maintenance
  • Content management systems
  • Game development
  • Application development
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Work

We grow ideas into businesses.

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Studio

We're a tight-knit group who are passionate about telling stories and building experiences through design and technology.

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