Who We Are
A little about who we are, what we do, and how we can help you.
Consistent Web & Graphic Design Services
Outer Banks Design Works is a modern design company with a focus on beautiful, accessible Web design and agile application development. William Dodson, the company’s owner, brings more than 15-years of industry experience to your projects with an extensive background in the fields of Graphic Design, Illustration, Print Design, Signage Design, Web Design and Web Application Development. Our primary offering is accessible, content-focused Web design and development, but we also understand the importance of brand and how your “look and feel” plays into any advertising endeavor. Consistent dedication to getting things done “just right” for our clients is our most notable asset.
Web Design & Development
Interface Design:
We create beautiful interfaces, but not at the risk of being just another pretty face in the crowd. All of our web page templates are built using W3C recommendations, commonly referred to as Web Standards for ultimate flexibility.
Website Redesign:
Using modern web design techniques we can repurpose your existing website into a lean, accessible, and standards-based site that looks great to search engines and your visitors.
Web Applications:
Whether it be a community site, an intranet/extranet application, or a simple customization of one of the many popular open source or hosted software initiatives, Outer Banks Design Works can help. We specialize in custom-built software solutions, but we are also intimately familiar with some of the most popular open source and hosted software solutions available today:
We provide custom application development and programming services using agile software development methodologies and MVC application frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, CakePHP, and CodeIgniter. Our small team allows us to provide quick, iterative development of your project. This also allows us to work closely with the client and respond quickly to changes.
Consulting Services:
Looking for an on-site/off-site parter you can turn to when you need a hand? Get experienced answers to questions regarding CSS, XHTML, JavaScript/DOM Scripting, Accessibility, Semantics, Code Optimization, IA, Application Development, and Database Administration. We can also provide teaching/tutoring services to help get your staff up-to-speed.
Print Design & Illustration
Iconography & Illustration:
We create beautiful, subtle icons for both Web and Print using rich metaphors for easy user recognition. We also provide custom illustration services and hand-drawn typography to add that “little something extra” to your projects.
Advertising & Promotional Materials:
We can design and provide you with flyers, posters, letterhead, business cards, brochures, tradeshow displays, and more. We can even work closely with your preferred vendor or recommend them where necessary.
Brand Development & Logo Design
Logo Concept:
The logo sets the tone for a business in such subtle ways that many are often missed. We provide direction and planning services that will allow your logo to be your silent business partner.
Brand Strategy:
Your logo is only remembered if it gets noticed and is seen everywhere possible by your audience. We can help you plan and prepare for where you want to make those impressions and help to make those impressions lasting ones.
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