Web design and development services

A web design and development company that builds work that sells, not just impresses

Most teams split design from code. Redefine is a web design and development company that keeps both in one team, so your site launches faster, your code is cleaner, and the thing that ships actually matches what was designed.

52+ projects completed  ·  40+ brands served across ecommerce, B2B, and SaaS

Submit your brief → call within 48 hours → scoped proposal in 3 days → Sprint 1 within 1 week of sign-off

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The design-dev gap

Two teams, one brief, zero alignment

When your design agency and your dev agency are different companies, you pay for two project managers, two handoffs, two sets of miscommunication, and one launch that disappoints both teams.

The fragmented approach

Design agency builds Figma. Dev agency interprets it.

Components break in code. Revisions restart at design. Timelines slip.

Two project managers. Two Slack channels. Two invoices.

You spend your time translating between teams instead of reviewing output.

CMS is bolted on after design is locked.

Your team can't edit content without a developer. Routine updates create tickets.

Performance is an afterthought.

Beautiful designs ship as 4-second load times. Google and buyers notice.

The unified Redefine approach

One team owns design and code together.

Designers understand component constraints. Developers understand visual intent. No translation layer.

One point of contact. One sprint board. One proposal.

Your team reviews deliverables, not project manager emails.

CMS is designed into the architecture from day one.

Your team publishes pages, edits copy, and updates layouts without a developer ticket.

Performance is a design requirement, not a fix.

Core Web Vitals targets set in Sprint 1. Speed is scoped before a pixel is drawn.

Business owner reviewing a polished, high-converting redesigned website on screen

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How we build

From signed brief to live site in a structured sprint sequence

Every phase has a defined output. Every output has a review gate. Nothing goes into code until design is approved. Nothing goes live until QA is signed off.

1

Discovery and Strategy

Goals, personas, sitemap, tech stack

2

User Experience and Information Architecture

Wireframes, user flows, content hierarchy

3

Visual Design

Design system, typography, component library

4

Development

Frontend code, CMS, integrations, performance

5

QA and Accessibility

Cross-browser, mobile, Core Web Vitals, ADA

6

Launch and Handoff

Live deployment, documentation, training

Discovery Brief · Sprint 0

Project Goal

Relaunch enterprise site with CMS and mobile-first design

Audience

B2B procurement leads, government buyers, marketing teams

Deliverables this sprint

Stakeholder kickoff and 60-minute recorded session
Sitemap and URL architecture document
Tech stack decision document and CMS shortlist
Sprint plan with milestone dates
Sprint status:Deliverable: Strategy brief signed off
User Experience Wireframes · Sprint 1

Homepage wireframe structure

Hero block with primary call to actionAnnotated
Service navigator gridAnnotated
Proof strip: metrics and logosIn review
Feature detail rowsQueued

User flows are mapped before any visual design begins. Layout decisions are grounded in how your buyer moves through the site.

Design System · Sprint 2

Primary

Gradient

Light

Component library coverage

Navigation and header
Done
Typography system
Done
Card and grid components
72%
Form and call to action components
40%
Development Tracker · Sprint 3 to 5

Sprint board

Sprint 4 active
Homepage: shipped to staging
Service pages x6: shipped to staging
CMS integration: in dev
Blog and content templates: queued
Core Web Vitals target:LCP < 2.5s · CLS < 0.1 · FID < 100ms
QA Checklist · Pre-launch

QA coverage matrix

Chrome, Firefox, Safari
iOS and Android mobile
WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility
Core Web Vitals pass
Form and CMS function test
404 and redirect audit
QA sign-off required byClient lead and Redefine QA lead
Launch Day · Handoff package

Handoff deliverables

Full Figma source fileYours to keep
Git repository and code commentsYours to keep
CMS training session (60 minutes)Recorded and shared
Component documentationYours to keep
Site live on production
What you get

Every web agency and development services deliverable ships with a named output, not a vague promise

Strategy-first design

Research before pixels. Decisions before Figma.

Every design decision traces back to a buyer persona, a content hierarchy, or a conversion target. You receive a strategy brief before any wireframe is drawn.

  • Sitemap and content hierarchy approved before layout design begins
  • Competitor analysis baked into the brief, not skipped
  • Conversion goals defined before wireframes so layout serves the funnel
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Strategy brief sample structure

Business goals and key performance indicatorsSection 1
Buyer persona profilesSection 2
Content hierarchy and priority pagesSection 3
Recommended tech stack and CMSSection 4
Sprint timeline and milestonesSection 5

Component library: live

Button

Input

Card

Components built34
Responsive breakpoints tested5
Figma tokens synced to codeLive
Component-based development

A design system you can extend, not a site you can't touch.

Every element we build is a reusable component with documented props, states, and behavior. Your team adds pages, your developers extend the system, and nothing breaks.

  • Figma design tokens synced to CSS variables and code
  • Every component documented with usage guidelines and variants
  • Code handed over to your team at close, with no lock-in
Performance engineering

Speed is a design decision, not a dev ticket.

Core Web Vitals targets are scoped and agreed before Sprint 1. Image formats, lazy loading, font strategies, and caching policies are baked in, not bolted on at QA.

  • LCP, CLS, and FID targets set and measured in every sprint
  • Mobile-first development: not a responsive afterthought
  • CMS built into architecture from Sprint 1, not integrated at the end
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Performance baseline report

Largest Contentful Paint
1.8s
Cumulative Layout Shift
0.06
Interaction to Next Paint
87ms
PageSpeed mobile score
90+

All targets agreed before development begins. Verified in QA before launch.

Client result

A complete enterprise redesign with a CMS that the team actually uses

Developer and designer collaborating at a shared workstation, screens showing code and Figma

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US Emblem

Enterprise · B2B

US Emblem is an established enterprise provider of employee recognition awards, custom jewelry, and branded merchandise serving institutional, corporate, and government clients.

The problem

Their existing site carried years of legacy content but lacked clear visual hierarchy or mobile-first design. Enterprise buyers struggled to understand the full service catalog. Content management limitations meant routine updates required developer involvement, slowing the marketing team.

What we delivered

A complete website redesign and rebuild using a custom Laravel-based CMS. Mobile-first responsive layouts, a consistent design system aligned with brand legacy, and restructured navigation designed for enterprise and government buyers.

The result

0%

Internal content control

The team now publishes, edits, and maintains the site without a developer. Routine updates no longer require a ticket.

Enterprise and government navigation clarity significantly improved

Mobile usability significantly enhanced across all device types

Scalable Laravel CMS supporting future content growth without replatforming

Why Redefine

What separates a unified web design and development agency from a fragmented one

The typical web design and development company splits design and development between teams or departments. You bear the coordination cost. Here is what that looks like side by side.

Evaluation criteria Typical agencies Redefine
Design and development team Separate teams or vendors Single unified team
Code ownership at close Often retained or subscription-locked Full handoff, yours to keep
CMS architecture Bolted on post-design Designed in from Sprint 1
Performance targets Checked at QA, if at all Set and scoped before build
Discovery and strategy Template brief, generic questions Custom brief with competitor and buyer research
Sprint visibility Status updates on request Live sprint board, weekly review
Post-launch support 30-day bug fix window only Documentation, training, and retainer available
Common questions

Questions buyers ask before signing

Every engagement includes a discovery and strategy brief, user experience wireframes, a visual design system with component library, frontend development, CMS implementation, QA across browsers and devices, and a full handoff with documentation and training. Scope is line-by-line in the proposal before any work begins.

A mid-size redesign with 10 to 20 pages runs 8 to 14 weeks from signed brief to launch. Enterprise builds with custom CMS, integrations, and large page counts run 16 to 24 weeks. Timeline is agreed and locked in the sprint plan before Sprint 1 begins. We do not start development until design is reviewed and approved.

Yes. At close you receive the full Git repository with code comments, the complete Figma source file with every component and variant, and a CMS training session recorded and shared with your team. No subscription lock-in. No access revocation. The site is yours.

We build on Shopify, BigCommerce, headless architectures with Next.js, WordPress with custom themes, and custom Laravel or PHP-based CMS builds for enterprise clients who need full control. The platform recommendation comes out of the discovery brief, not a preferred vendor relationship. We build what fits your traffic, content, and team.

Pricing is scoped before any work begins. You receive a line-by-line proposal covering each phase: discovery, user experience, design, development, QA, and handoff. No hourly billing mid-project. No scope creep surprises. Any change to scope is agreed and repriced in writing before it is actioned. Submit a brief and you receive a scoped proposal within 3 business days.

Handoff includes a recorded CMS training session, component documentation, and a 30-day post-launch window for technical fixes. Beyond that, a monthly retainer for ongoing development, analytics review, and CMS content support is available if your team wants a partner rather than managing alone. Not a requirement. Completely optional.

Is this right for you?

Our web designer and development services fit some briefs, not every brief

Good fit
  • Ecommerce brands rebuilding for conversion, not cosmetics

  • B2B and enterprise companies launching or relaunching a marketing site

  • Teams that want to own their code and CMS after the project closes

  • Brands moving away from a fragmented design and dev vendor setup

  • Projects where performance and mobile usability are non-negotiable

Not a fit
  • Single-page updates or minor copy changes to an existing site

  • Projects needing a template or DIY builder solution

  • Teams that need a 2-week turnaround on a new 20-page site

  • Buyers looking for the cheapest option rather than a scoped outcome

Not sure? Tell us your situation and we will be straight with you.

Submit your brief

Get your web design and development cost scoped in 3 days

Tell us what you need. As a web design and development company, we review your situation, scope the work line by line, and send a proposal within 3 business days. No discovery call required to receive a proposal.

Your team's time investment across a full design and development build is 3 to 4 hours per week: one sprint review, async design feedback, and a final QA sign-off. We handle everything else.

Call within 48 hours

A senior team member reviews your brief and calls to clarify scope, not to pitch

Scoped proposal in 3 days

Line-by-line breakdown of phases, deliverables, timeline, and investment

Sprint 1 within 1 week of sign-off

Discovery brief kicked off the week you sign. No queue. No delay.

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Call within 48 hours · proposal in 3 days · Sprint 1 within 1 week of sign-off

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Proposal in 3 days
52+ projects delivered
Full code ownership at close
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Ready when you are

Submit a brief. Get a scoped proposal. No commitment. No pitch.

You describe the project. Our web design and development company scopes it line by line. You decide whether to move forward. The proposal is yours to keep either way.

Get My Scoped Proposal

Submit your brief → call within 48 hours → scoped proposal in 3 days → Sprint 1 within 1 week of sign-off

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