Info / Dave Smyth Studio

Ways we can work together

For one-off short or medium-term projects, like marketing and documentation sites, we’ll set aside a period of time to collaborate on the project.
If you’re looking for an external design partner on an ongoing basis, I can make myself available for an agreed number of hours each month.
For less regular support, we can organise a time bank: buy a number of hours to use over a period we agree, then refill them as needed.

Dave is methodical in his approach and we had regular meetings which helped us as a team to keep on track.

Transparency, flexibility and honesty. I’ll be clear about what I can and can’t do, my rates and availability.
Efficient design work. I think and design in components and modules, rather than pages. This is how developers think, and results in a flexible system to build your site.
Thoughtfulness and care. I don’t secretly outsource work or pass it off to AI. Unless I tell you otherwise, the only person doing the work will be me.
A commitment to limit my calendar to 2–3 concurrent projects. It serves no-one well if my attention is too divided.
Accessibility considered at every stage. I’ll loop in developers early so we’re all on the same page and there are no surprises.
A commitment to privacy-respecting approaches. This is a complex, evolving area, but I’ll work with you to think through privacy-conscious strategies.
Access to my extensive network of trusted collaborators: developers, illustrators and copywriters. If needed, I can lead the team, too.
I don’t pay kickbacks for work referrals. If I’ve been recommended to you, you can be confident that the referral is genuine and there’s no secret deal behind-the-scenes.

After redesigning Secure Practice’s marketing site, I’m partnering with their in-house development team, building their first design system for their web apps.

2024–ongoing
Collaborated with US-based software development company Lucky Media to redesign their marketing site, pushing their brand in a new direction.

2024