Design that delivers results.

We offer tailored design packages that suit both your needs and future goals.

Design Kitchen is very responsive. They always deliver the project on time and the work is beyond my expectations.

-Jenny

Build a Website that Ranks on Google

User Approved

Our designs are crafted to delight users and keep them coming back. Experience designs that users genuinely enjoy.

The Proof is in the Pudding

Our work reaches millions, delivering both stunning visuals and seamless performance behind the scenes to maximize impact.

Flexible Models

Our adaptable approach allows you to pause, scale, or adjust your projects easily, keeping you on budget.

CSS Animation Specialists

Elevate your user experience with modern micro interactions and animations that leave a lasting impression on your audience.

Conversion-Driven Solutions

We help brands generate revenue by turning casual clients into loyal customers, fuelling consistent and sustained growth.

Fast Track to Launch  

We can build or refresh your brand, website, or apps in just a few weeks, positioning you ahead of the competition with a targeted approach.

Web Design & Development

At Design Kitchen, we specialize in web design and development that goes beyond creating websites – we drive results. We offer a variety of websites to suit your needs including E-commerce, blogs, landing pages, and E-business cards.

E-Commerce

E-commerce is the present and the future of business. This robust service is for clients who want to maximize their online profits.

Unlimited Pages

E-commerce stores might have dynamic pages that are created based on their content, so we don’t limit pages on this plan. You get as many pages as you need.

Unlimited Revisions

If there’s thing you want refined, we are happy to do so.

Built in Wordpress

Wordpress powers 43% of websites on the internet and for good reason. Wordpress can scale and offers strong SEO abilities and security options.

Custom Design

All our e-com websites are completely custom tailored to your business with no cookie cutter templates, ever!

Responsive Design

All our websites are designed to look great on all screens, from a watch to a flatscreen TV.

Priority Service

Your website will be first in the cue to completion.

Google Analytics

We will get you set up with Google Analytics, allowing you to track your website’s performance.

SEO Optimized

Site maps, meta content, performance testing, backlinks, and other SEO options allow your website to be found by search engines.

CMS/Blog

CMS allows clients to contribute to their website by means of blogs or photo galleries.

Discounted Monthly Maintenance Packages

Save on SEO monitoring, site security, and content creation.

Projects start at $2500 plus month maintenance.

Blog

This service is for a business or individual that is looking for long term strategies to getting their name out there through utilizing SEO.

Unlimited Pages

Blogs have dynamic pages that are created based on their content, so we don’t limit pages on this plan. You get as many pages as you need.

Two Rounds of Revisions

If there’s thing you want refined, we are happy to do so.

Built in Wordpress

Wordpress powers 43% of websites on the internet and for good reason. Wordpress can scale and offers strong SEO abilities and security options.

Custom Design

All our blogs are completely custom tailored to your business with no cookie cutter templates, ever!

Responsive Design

All our websites are designed to look great on all screens, from a watch to a flatscreen TV.

CMS/Blog

CMS allows clients to contribute to their website by means of blogs or photo galleries.

Priority Service

Your website will be first in the cue to completion.

Google Analytics

We will get you set up with Google Analytics, allowing you to track your website’s performance.

SEO Optimized

Site maps, meta content, performance testing, backlinks, and other SEO options allow your website to be found by search engines.

Discounted Monthly Maintenance Packages

Projects start at $1000 plus monthly maintenance.

Landing Page

Landing pages are a great way to start out online, giving your business or self a platform on the internet.

One Page

One page designs are mobile friendly and can accommodate several sections including a nav bar, header, testimonials, about, services, donation buttons, contact forms, footers, etc, although 5 sections is the standard.

Two Rounds of Revisions

If there’s thing you want refined, we are happy to do so.

Built in Wordpress

Wordpress powers 43% of websites on the internet and for good reason. Wordpress can scale and offers strong SEO abilities and security options.

Responsive Design

All our websites are designed to look great on all screens, from a watch to a flatscreen TV.

Custom Design

All our landing pages are completely custom tailored to your business with no cookie cutter templates, ever!

CMS/Blog– Able to upgrade in the future

Priority Service

Google Analytics

SEO Optimized

Discounted Monthly Maintenance Packages

Projects start at $500

The Process:

1. Meet

We have a super quick chat to learn more about each other and make sure we are a good fit.

2. Proposal

Within a day or two we will send you a proposal of services including an outline of my suggested services as well as the associated costs.

3. We get to work

We start working on your designs as soon as you approve them. You are kept in the loop the entire process with updates daily.

4. Your business grows

With all your design needs being worked on, you can focus on the thing you excel at: your business.

We work with people who live business.

Are you one of them?

Design services by subscription can save thousands by outsourcing what is usually done in-house by salaried employees. Pay for only what you need and you can pause or cancel anytime. Examples of things done by design subscription include:

Blogging including Wordpress and Wix content creation and graphics

✅ Automations including employee time tracking, invoicing, and bookkeeping

✅ Social Media Graphics

✅ E-mail marketing assets

✅ Brand development including style guides

✅ General graphic design services including print and digital design

✅ E-books including Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

✅ Clothing/SWAG and accessory design

✅ Drop-shipping and print on demand

✅ Much more!

Visionary Ventures

💸 Best Value! 💸

Unlimited tasks

One project at a time

Two day turnaround

$1600 per month

Founders Favourite

Unlimited tasks

One project at a time

Three day turnaround

$900 per month

Startup Services

Great for a trial of services, basic maintenance of your site, or a top up.

$150

Q & A:

How do you handle larger requests?

Requests are worked on every day with updates every 48 hours until it is completed. You will be fully aware of how much time something will take before you pay.

Who are the designers?

The only designer is me, Sarah! You work with me directly on all of your projects. If there are aspects of your project beyond my current skillset, I have a vast network of highly skilled developers that I work with. However, you will still only need to work with me.

What is your education and experience?

I attended marketing and design school at The Art Institute of Vancouver and spent the rest of my career running small creative businesses. I have bought and sold multiple businesses and have been a consultant in the creation of dozens of successful businesses using a proven formula that incorporates marketing, design, and the latest technology.

How do I request designs?

That’s totally up to you and whatever you’re comfortable with. You can send emails, text messages, Google Docs, Trello, Slack, Pigeon carrier….

What if I only have a single requests?

We offer a trial of services for $150 with additional hours at $50 per hour. Please reach out so we can give you a quote on your project.

What if I want a refund?

Due to the creative nature of the services, refunds are not offered. However, we will work with you to ensure you are happy with our services.

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