About Exhale Design Co

We don’t just “quickly put something together.”

Rushing through a project can result in cutting corners.  You wouldn’t want to do that with your home, so why do that with your website or branding?  Things literally will fall through the cracks.

If you’re looking for someone to guess what you need and whip it up at the snap of a finger, I’m not your gal.  There are plenty of companies that can [try to] do that for you, though.

We also don't handle I.T. requests (i.e. troubleshooting computer or mobile device hardware or software, configuring email on your computer or mobile devices, etc.).  An I.T. professional is better suited to tackle those tasks.

Non-profit organizations, educational consulting firms, artists, therapy and medical practices, construction companies, bloggers, attorneys, and many more.

While my clients’ industries may vary, they all possess the following characteristics:

• They are ready. They may still need hand-holding and lots of strategy work, but they are responsive, eager, excited, and recognize the value of investing in a professional online presence.
• They see a website and professional branding as an investment and not an expense. If you are wanting to wheel and deal, we’re not going to work. If you want cheap, there are plenty of other designers out there. Just keep in mind that good is never cheap, and cheap is never good.

(1) Clients who don’t want to be involved in the process. I love examples, so here are a few to help you understand why your involvement is imperative:

• You wouldn’t go to a restaurant and say, “just make me something.”
• You wouldn’t tell a home builder, “just build me a house.”
• You wouldn’t tell an interior designer to “just pick everything out, I don’t want to have to make any decisions.”

Moral of the story: It is crucial that you are involved in your own website and branding, as they are the face and representation of your business.

And, mind-reading isn’t part of my services.

(2) People or companies looking for a discount or some other type of deal because of x, y or z. Hey, I feel ya. You are just starting out or you got burned by another designer. I know money can be tight, but starting a business or making improvements to an existing business requires making an investment.

(3) People who are rude or condescending in any way. Exhale Design Co is all about kindness, love, appreciation and respect…and it goes both ways.

Oooh, I'm so glad you asked!

• You won't find a more thorough and detailed design and development process or designer and developer than me. I ask a LOT of questions to get to know you, your business, and your needs. Get ready!
• I am resourceful as all get-out; some even call me a master sleuth. If I don't have the answer or solution for you, I'll find it. You better believe it!
• I am constantly learning, improving and growing so that YOU can benefit from my knowledge and experience. Are you ready to grow?

I know you’re eager. I am too! You’ll start by filling out my project inquiry form. Then, we’ll have an intro call to make sure we’re a good fit. If we are, I’ll send over a proposal for us to begin working together. Then, we’ll get the party started!

• Time, commitment, dedication
• You making your business as much of a priority as I plan to do
• Having your professional branding (logo, typography, color palette, and photography) completed before website design and development begins
• Having your professionally written content ready before design begins
• Responsiveness
• Thoughtful, clear communication vs. one-word answers

Exhale Design Co is based in Houston, Texas, and available to work with clients all over the world. All communication occurs via email or Zoom, so no need to get dressed up or gas up the car (or charge it if electric cars are your thing).