Welcome

Mike Doyle Design Studio was officially launched in January 2012 and has seen increasing success from a simple combination of professional and dedicated service at a very modest price point. My goal is to create a direct and sustainable relationship with clients and promote long term value for everyone involved.

A BRIEF HISTORY

Mike Doyle Design Studio was officially launched in January 2012. I began designing on a computer as a hobby in 1995 and eventually earned a paid position in 2004 for the Bluewater Recycling Association. Over the next 8 years, I gained valuable experience in many different mediums and formats. The most important realization was that I simply loved the work involved. A difficult decision was made to postpone enrollment in an MBA program, but I saw an immediate opportunity.

I applied the knowledge gained from a business degree in commercial studies to realize a unique niche market for small and medium businesses was growing: companies that desired the branding, design and web presence reflecting their mission – at a budget under $5,000. Larger design agencies will often quote too much for many basic services, while many local freelance solutions produced low-quality, inconsistent work.

Fast forward 8 years later and the company has seen increasing success derived from a simple combination of clean, personal & modern services at a modest price point. In a saturated design market, my goal is to create a direct and sustainable relationship with customers. I value the trust of long term clients, and aim to provide a dependable, flexible and affordable solution.

2020 has proven to be quite the year – but we are surviving in this chaotic and uncertain environment! Stay safe.

WEBSITE
  • WordPress Development
  • E-Commerce Development
  • Landing Pages / Lead Pages
  • Responsive & Mobile Conversions
  • HTTPS SSL Conversions
  • Custom Blogs / News
  • Shopify / Magento / MIVA Capable
  • CMS Platforms (DNN/Joomla/Drupal)
DESIGN
  • Logo Development
  • Branding & Style Guides
  • Print / Web Advertisements
  • Product Packaging
  • Billboard & Road Signage
  • Floorplan and Black Lines
  • Website Skinning
  • Photograph Manipulation
SUPPORT
  • Website Maintenance Services
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Branding Strategies
  • Hosting Migration & Support
  • Constant Contact & Mailchimp Services
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Proof Reading & Copywriting
  • 24/7 Availability with no *Rush Charges*
RECENT WEBSITE WORK
YOU GET A LOT, FOR A LITTLE

I have a tremendous amount of respect for design agencies. They have paved the path for technology, usability, functionality  and design through dedicated teams of innovators and hard workers. I use many of these tools, scripts, frameworks and themes in my own work. For certain companies, these agencies provide a necessary high-end service that will deliver consistent results with incredible user support and truly custom features.

What many people don’t realize is you can achieve a great deal of the high-end work an agency provides through a single, experienced individual. An agency may have a team of multiple coders, designers, project leads, marketers, advertisers and outsourced specialty services. While they provide the most flexibility, I would argue that the majority of web projects required by small and medium businesses only need the knowledge of one person.

I believe that through the last 10 years of experience, I have developed the tools required to serve most client needs. I am constantly learning, and find it a great pleasure to evolve alongside the fast-paced industry. All of my work and time is heavily documented, and direct client contact with myself is a priority so that you are comfortable and satisfied from the start to finish of a project.

Many people love to withhold their rates, while it is perhaps the most important factor in a clients decision. Like any service, there can be fluctuation in project completion times. I will almost always honour the original project quote I give, and even do the final work free of charge if we exceed the quote. If you have a budget from $250-$2500 for design, and $1500-$7500 for website solutions – then I believe the building blocks of a great project are available.

For 2020-2021, my rates will be fixed between $45-$60/hr + HST depending on the level of service. Basic graphic design will be charged at a lower rate than web development, coding and critical design. Contact me today for a discussion and meeting.