15+ years Helping Small Businesses & Nonprofits Succeed Online
My Story
My journey into web design began back in 1996, when the internet was still in its infancy. I’ve been perfecting my craft ever since, helping organizations create user-friendly, results-driven websites that reflect their unique stories.
I founded Think Different Designs in 2009 while living in Des Moines, Iowa, with the goal of empowering small businesses and local nonprofits by providing them with stunning, functional, and thoughtfully crafted websites.
Over the years, I’ve worked with mom-and-pop enterprises, creative artists, and small non-profit organizations across the United States. From Florida’s Space Coast to my current home in Vacaville, California, I’ve seen firsthand how the right website can transform how an organization is perceived and how effectively it reaches the people it serves.
Who I Serve
I partner with:
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to upgrade an outdated website, I’ll help you build a professional online presence that reflects your values and drives results.
My Approach summarized
Why Clients Choose Me
Let’s Work Together
My Approach ExPANDED
Direct Communication
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Think Different Designs’ approach is built around helping clients identify their needs and working with them to develop effective web strategies that can grow along with their companies or organizations.
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Every project that I work on begins with a comprehensive discovery phase where I sit down with you to find out about your organization; what you like/dislike about your current website if you have one and what ideas you would like to see incorporated into the new design.
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I understand that website development can be especially complex. Design, information, and technology need to be seamlessly integrated into an interface that provides a great user experience for both the customer-facing side as well as the back-end side of the site if you will be managing content on your own also.
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I believe that your website must be easy to use and manage. It must be built on a solid architecture that conveys content in a clear and concise manner. That’s why I build all my sites using the WordPress, open-source content management system that provides endless opportunities for growth and change.
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I understand that your website must have an engaging interface that is consistent with your personality and promise and one that works on all screen sizes including mobile browsers. I will work with you to find and select a good basic theme template to start the process.
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In the end, I understand that the technology solution must be flexible, adaptable, and realistic. My collaborative process means that I work with you to develop a joint solution through agile iteration and development cycles.
Weekly Check-Ins
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We will talk on a weekly basis to let you know what's been done and what's yet to do.
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We will keep in mind your go-live goal date and make sure we've discussed any variances.
Ongoing Discovery
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Sometimes you may want to make additional adjustments to the initial scope of work. Just remember, additional scope increases your timelines and costs.
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We will also discuss your hosting needs to provide the best performance for your new site.
FEATURED WORK EXAMPLES
Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation
Navigating large and intricate datasets demands a well-planned information structure. Think Different Designs collaborated with Jessica Rowe, Executive Director, starting in 2015 for an extensive period to overhaul their database, create tailored taxonomies, and establish connections within a fresh, responsive-design website boasting a uniquely crafted theme. The site perfectly showed off the large collection of public art in the metro-Des Moines area and the many artists responsible for the work.
In 2019, we were invited back to breathe new life into the website's design, elevate its functionality, and offer consultation on developing an iOS and Android companion application.
South Beach Fitness
A small, family-owned gym and fitness center situated in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida was in need of a fresh website design.
Collaborating with Lesa Share, the gym's owner, we brainstormed the idea of "Today at South Beach Fitness" and structured the majority of the content around the daily programs offered to their valued members.
Let's Get Started Today!
I look forward to sitting down with you and discussing your design needs.
I also like to pass along words of wisdom when I read articles that I believe can help my client think differently. Check out these articles that I’ve posted Outside the Box.
