THE DESIGN PROCESS

col • lab • o • ra • tion

The act of working WITH someone to produce or create something fantastic.

ENJOY THE CREATIVE PROCESS

Creating your space to tell your story is exciting. We love to capture that excitement and work with you through an enjoyable and creative process. Of course there are a lot of details, but they are YOUR details and we love partnering with people to tell those stories.

So what does the creation process look like?

Discovery

We want to get to know you and your passion/purpose. The discovery period lets us understand the message you want to share, how you want to share this message and who you are trying to reach.

Organizational & Planning

Once we have a firm understanding of the vision, we will dive into planning for your site and organizing assets and information. This process will include:

  • Website Outline / Site Map

  • Production Timeline

  • Collaboration Expectations

DESIGN & LAYOUT

This is where the look and feel of your website will take shape. Our discussion will center around the aesthetics and flow of your website. You will start to see things take shape as we send you a few options and build in your feedback to your website.

Website creation

Once we have the look of the site set, we will do the heavy lifting of putting everything in place and giving it the functionality you need. You will get to test and see things as they take shape and bring your website to life.

Review & Refine

This is where the fun really goes to the next level. This last collaborative step is where we all share ideas, feedback and make your website truly FANTASTIC! Every detail matters and this final stretch is where we really make things beautiful

Website Launch

The ultimate goal, but not the end of the process. Once your site is ready, we will launch and get your story out to the world. We will follow through and see how it lives and breathes in the realy world and make any final tweaks needed.

Maintenance

The best websites are NEVER finished. They live, breathe, and grow. So we are also here for you even after your site is out there and working. We have yearly maintenance and service packages that let us work for you and keep your website fresh, fully functional and ever-growing.

Happy to help tell the stories of the following clients:

Should I hire a professional?

Creating and maintaining a great website takes time, expertise and time.

Did I mention time?

So what is your passion and area of expertise? Where do you want to spend your time? Spend more time investing in your passion and let me spend time telling your story.

Benefits of Hiring a Web Designer:

  • What is your job centered around? My job is centered around creating websites. I am passionate about finding new and creative ways to effectively tell people’s stories.

    I would love to do that for you so you can spend time on your passion.

  • I remember the first time I hired a moving company to move. Not only did it save me time, but they had all the equipment, tools, and knowledge to make their job easier.

    Website design is the same. I love adding to my tool box with every website I build and YOU get to benefit from that tool box with a customized website unique for you.

  • Volunteers are terrific and we need them for the world to function. I enjoy volunteering when needed.

    For creating and maintaining a website, volunteers can cause unnecessary delays and tension. Since I work for you, I am at your call to create, adjust, update, or correct your website as needed.

    I am here for you!

  • My favorite aspect of my work is the collaborative nature of web design. It is so fascinating to learn about the purpose of each of my clients, then bring them different ways to share their purpose

    Let’s collaborate to get your message out to as many people as possible.

  • A Clean and well-maintained website can leave a wonderful and lasting impression.

  • Let us create an engaging and frictionless experience for all your visitors.

  • We are here to walk with you through every step of the design process.

  • once you're up and running, we will celebrate with you, then stay with you through your journey.

Why choose Smith Studios MKE?

Steve Smith has a unique background and experiences that help him truly understand his clients and create engaging websites that can reach their audiences. Years of experience with graphic design, photography, and videography all play into the design process of every website created by Smith Studios MKE

Steve’s experience and expertise includes:

• Full Time and Experienced Website Designer

• Professional Photographer & Videographer

• 20+ Years in Graphic Design

• 18+ Years as an Educator

• 10 Years in Print & Online Publishing

A few of the people we have helped

Websites for Individuals

Derek Deprey
Author • Speaker • Coach

Conference Websites

College Band Directors
National Conference

Private Practice Websites

Dr. Maria Douros
Healthy Weight Institute

Event Websites

Westwood High School
Online Concert Program

working with Steve

“Steve hit it out of the park! Along with the website he is helping us create a program for our IMEA performance in January. If you are looking for website help or digital programs he is your guy!”

Elliot Smith
Director of Bands
Lake Central H.S., IL

“this website is so much more than I anticipated. Our CBDNA conference attendees are going to absolutely love using this at the conference!”

Dr. Nicholas Williams
University of Georgia
CBDNA National Conference Host

“Steve Smith, the genius behind my website, has elevated my brand and sparked a surge in speaking engagements. Combined expertise in strategy, design, and development make him a dream collaborator.”

Derek Deprey
Author • Speaker • Coach

got questions?

Let’s set-up a call to see if we can collaborate on your website.