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San Diego brand + product studio

brand, web and product

Built by the two people you actually talk to. Jess and Nelson — 35 years of design between us, shipped work on both app stores.

Jess and Nelson sitting on a couch with their laptops
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booking November · 2 project slots
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Design and development that stays with you after launch.

Brand identity

Naming, marks, type and colour, and a guideline document your team can actually follow.

from $X,000 · 4–6 weeks

Web development

Design and build in one pass, handed over with a CMS you own and training to run it.

from $X,000 · 6–10 weeks

SEO & AEO

Getting found by search engines and by the answer engines people now ask instead. Technical audits, structured data, and content built to be cited.

project or monthly

iOS & Android

Product design through store launch. We have shipped on both stores, under our own name.

monthly retainer
how it goes
01

A 20-minute call

You talk, we listen, and we tell you honestly if we are the right fit.

02

Fixed-scope proposal

One price, one timeline, written down. No hourly surprises.

03

Design, then build

Jess designs it, Nelson builds it. Same two people the whole way.

04

Long after launch

Most clients stay on with us for ongoing design and development.

real testimonials

(go ahead, contact them)
“The site is gorgeous, and the process was painless. I have already recommended you to others and will continue to do so.”
Kim Rozell
Publicist, Author's Umbrella
“They're speedy, a joy to work with, and make our content pop.”
Chelsea Castle
Head of Content + Brand at Close
“Jess has fresh ideas that made my site so much better, while also being open to my thoughts along the way.”
Carole Bryant
Architect and Interior Designer

questions people actually ask

What does a website cost with you?

Most website projects start at $X,000 and run six to ten weeks. That covers design, the build, CMS setup and training — not an hourly meter.

Do we own the site when you're done?

Yes. The project transfers to your account, you get the design files, and we train your team to edit it. Most clients then keep us on for ongoing design and development support.

Can you work with clients outside San Diego?

Most of our clients are remote. We are on Pacific time and run projects over calls and shared documents.

Why hire two people instead of an agency?

Because the two senior people who pitch you are the two who do the work. Nothing gets handed to a junior after the kickoff call.

jess & nelson

Married, 35 years of design between us, one shared calendar.

In the wise words of Paula Abdul, “We come together ’cause opposites attract.” We happily serve women- and minority-owned businesses and creatives in the tech industry.

Combined experience
35 yrs
Shipped apps
iOS + Android
Based in
San Diego
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Jess and Nelson sitting on opposite sides of the couch