Local work

For over 15 years, Alderete DDS has been a cornerstone of dental excellence in the Santa Cruz community, conveniently located just behind our design studio in downtown Soquel. When Dr. Alderete entrusted us with modernizing his digital presence, we saw an opportunity to create something special—a website that would mirror the exceptional care and attention to detail his patients have come to expect. Our collaborative process began with comprehensive prototyping in Figma, mapping out every touchpoint of the user experience before building a sleek, intuitive website using SvelteKit for robust functionality, Tailwind for refined aesthetics, and GSAP for engaging interactions. Deployed seamlessly on Vercel, the result represents a perfect fusion of Dr. Alderete's commitment to quality care and our passion for thoughtful digital design.

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Shopper's Corner, a family-owned Santa Cruz grocery store established in 1937 and consistently voted the area's best for their fine wines, cheeses, and butcher services, approached our team with a digital presence that had fallen behind their premium reputation. When owner Andre Beauregard's website featured outdated Flash components creating customer barriers, we implemented a comprehensive modernization strategy, migrating to Craft CMS and fortrabbit hosting for improved performance. During the pandemic, we developed a custom React-based shopping list component to streamline the customer experience, creating a digital ecosystem that now properly reflects the quality and attention to detail that has made Shopper's Corner a local institution for over eight decades.

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Studio Schicketanz, a full-service architecture, interior design, and consultancy firm based in Carmel, California, has earned recognition for their ability to seamlessly integrate deeply philosophical approaches to landscape, architecture, and interior design with an unwavering focus on livability. When Victor Schicketanz engaged our team for a complete site redesign, we implemented a collaborative design process that leveraged the creative synergy between our teams to deliver exceptional results. We developed their new digital presence on Craft CMS and deployed it to fortrabbit hosting, then provided comprehensive staff training to ensure their team could independently manage ongoing content updates for projects, staff profiles, videos, publications, and other key materials, empowering them with full control over their evolving portfolio presentation.

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Karon Properties, a distinguished Santa Cruz real estate firm established in 1988, has built their reputation on the philosophy that "bigger is not always better, better is always better." Their accomplished team has facilitated 1,395+ home sales generating $967M+ in revenue while maintaining an impressive record of 1,695+ satisfied clients. Working with Nicole Karon proved exceptionally efficient due to her technical expertise, which enabled rapid project execution and seamless collaboration. We developed their digital platform on WordPress utilizing advanced custom fields and post types to optimize the content management experience, integrated automated MLS listing synchronization to ensure real-time property data accuracy, and deployed the solution on WP Engine hosting to provide the robust, reliable infrastructure that supports their continued growth and client service excellence.

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The Cabrillo College Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1965 in Aptos, California, partnered with our team to ensure their impactful story was authentically communicated through digital channels. With an impressive legacy including 1,031 scholarships awarded, a $23M endowment, and support from 3,073 donors, the Foundation required a platform that could effectively showcase their mission while facilitating continued growth. We developed their WordPress site utilizing advanced custom fields and post types for optimal content management, integrated Stripe's payment platform to seamlessly process both one-time and recurring donations, and deployed the solution on WP Engine hosting to ensure reliable performance that supports their ongoing commitment to educational excellence and community impact.

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Sante Adairius, a world-renowned brewery based in Capitola, California, has maintained a longstanding partnership with our team spanning multiple digital transformations. Following the successful launch of their initial WordPress site in 2012, we executed a comprehensive redesign and rebuild in 2016, leveraging advanced custom fields and post types to enhance their content management capabilities. The updated platform included a migration to WP Engine hosting to modernize their technical infrastructure, alongside the development of a custom ecommerce solution specifically designed to serve their exclusive cellar member community, creating a seamless digital experience that reflects the brewery's commitment to craft excellence and customer service.

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Strawfoot, a specialized west side Santa Cruz operation, was founded on the commitment to creating functional and durable products from premium fabrics and materials. We designed and developed their Shopify platform to streamline the purchase process for custom-tailored, handmade window covers specifically engineered for individual vehicles. The site's strategic architecture centers on curated collection experiences, enabling customers to seamlessly purchase complete window cover kits tailored to their specific camper van models, transforming a complex customization process into an intuitive and efficient user journey.

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We collaborated with Truly Creative, a Petaluma-based agency, to develop a custom branded website solution for their client through our comprehensive design process. The WordPress platform was deployed on WP Engine hosting and featured a custom infinite slider on the homepage built with GSAP animation library, marking our initial exploration of this powerful motion graphics tool. This project not only delivered exceptional results for the client but also expanded our technical capabilities, positioning GSAP as a key component in our toolkit for creating dynamic, engaging digital experiences that bring brands to life through sophisticated motion design.

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Seghetti Waxler, a distinguished tax firm based in Capitola, California, engaged our team when Tom Castillo sought to elevate their digital presence with their second website iteration. Our collaboration encompassed a comprehensive branding process designed to strategically reposition the company within their market, followed by the development of a robust Craft CMS platform integrated with Stripe payment processing to streamline client transactions. With plans to implement HubSpot integration in the near future, this digital transformation positions Seghetti Waxler for continued growth and enhanced client engagement in an increasingly competitive professional services landscape.

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Smart Meter Guard, a specialized EMF expertise company based in Santa Cruz, California, has maintained an ongoing partnership with our team through three successive Shopify website iterations as owners Karl and Jack continually refine their digital strategy to achieve optimal performance. Our collaborative approach has focused on systematically enhancing their e-commerce capabilities while expanding their market presence through the design and development of a custom Amazon Storefront, creating a distinctive brand experience that differentiates them from competitors and drives increased sales across multiple digital channels.

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