Who's The Design Co?
Product-minded design. Founder level strategy.
We team up with Boston & East Coast startups to bring their ideas to life — using design to build products and digital experiences that shape the future of work.
Hey, I'm Chris Shepard. This is my product & design studio, The Design Co. I started it to help more people fulfill their dream of being founders.
Prior to this, I've been in product and design leadership roles for over a decade. I specialized in B2B SaaS, but have worked on a number of consumer products too.
I also took a stab at starting my own tech startup, Wisiwig. We built a pretty neat tool for UI design - you can think of it as a better browser inspect tool for reviewing implementations. We participated in a startup accelerator, acquired over 700 users, and tried raising some VC money before shutting things down. You can check out Wisiwig here if you're interested.
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn, or reach out here to learn more about working together.
Our Mission
We believe in the power of design to inspire and make a meaningful impact.
We aim to transform ideas into captivating designs.
We strive to bring creativity and functionality together, crafting solutions that resonate with your audience.
Services are designed with simplicity and business impact in mind.
Product design
MVPs and MLPs | Product vision | Investor & customer demos | Interactive prototypes
Product strategy consulting
Customer & product research | User growth & retention | Product led growth | Competitive analysis
Website design & development
Initial builds and revamps | Framer & Webflow development | Site care plans & maintenance | Landing pages
Brand & visual identity
Product and web rebrands | Logo Design | Brand Guidelines | Marketing assets
Design team building
Design recruiting | Technical interviews | Coaching & mentoring
How We Work
Join us in exploring a digital creative process where simplicity enhances the beauty and efficacy of every design endeavor.
01
Discover Needs
We delve deep into understanding your brand, target audience, and objectives, unraveling the insights that will shape our creative journey.
02
Design Experience
Armed with insights, our design experts bring concepts to life, seamlessly blending aesthetics and functionality for a visually stunning and user-centric experience.
03
Refine Feedback
We iterate tirelessly, refining our designs based on feedback, ensuring every pixel and interaction aligns perfectly with your brand identity and user expectations.
04
Deliver Project
The culmination of our collaborative efforts results in the delivery of a polished, cohesive digital experience that not only meets but exceeds your expectations.