TrustCC asked us to design a new website for their growing company. We delivered a strong, clean design, re-purposed, Search Engine Optimized content, and a forum where they can collaborate with others in the IT Security and Auditing industry. We also provided the AFX CMS™, a robust Content Management System which allows them to manage their website content through a web browser. View the TrustCC Website
Artifex delivered to Storm a media-rich site complete with an integrated Content Management System. After launch, the site soon ranked number one in bowling industry website polls. Storm has also turned to Artifex to design its product logos, ads, brochures, and its e-commerce website. View the Storm Bowling Website
Apollo had goals of updating their website content, improving the usability, and integrating with a backend database application. The new website not only improved the user's experience, but also seamlessly integrated with Apollo's daily workflow, increasing efficiencies and communication. View the Apollo Associated Services Website
An affiliate of the University of Washington, the Human Services Policy Center (HSPC) found that people were unable to find specific publications on their website and that the site had lost its consistency in text treatment, link hierarchy, and layout. HSPC turned to Artifex for help in re-designing and improving the usability of their website. They now have a website that is easy to use, attractive, and standards compliant. View the Human Services Policy Center Website
This Tacoma-based Italian restaurant asked Artifex to re-design their website to reflect the high quality of their food and the classy atmosphere. Artifex worked closely with the owners of IL Fiasco to understand their audience and their specific tastes. We also spent a day photographing their food and facilities. The result is a visually impressive site that highlights the delicious food that can be found at IL Fiasco. View the IL Fiasco Website
RealityCharting™ Root Cause Analysis
Previously, Artifex had built the RealityCharting™ Root Cause Analysis software tool and designed all the products' branding. The owners of RealityCharting™, Apollonian Publications, asked Artifex to create a content-rich website that encourages visitors to take the online software demonstration and to contact them for more information. Artifex designed an easy-to-use website and deployed their Content Management System, AFX-CMS, which enabled Apollonian to control all their website content through a web browser. View the RealityCharting™ Website
This leading Northwest hospitalist company wanted a website that stood out from their competition and represented their core values. Having already designed their logo and other collateral materials, Artifex was well acquainted with Sound Inpatient Physicians' target audience and branding needs. We delivered a website design that represented the heart of the company and is built in valid XHTML/CSS. View the Sound Inpatient Physicians Hospitalist Website
Artifex has maintained the APA website since 2002. During this time we have added numerous interactive features, updated the Content Management System, and have increased their traffic and search engine results dramatically. View the APA - The Engineered Wood Association Website
APA wanted a website that provided easy access to information and downloads of the numerous CAD resources. End users have found the site useful and easy to navigate, with download instructions very clear and concise. View the APACAD.org Website
Project Manager Notes:
Understanding your audience is an essential part of our process. It allows us to create designs that are focused on pulling the user through your site and keeping them engaged. This understanding is also helpful in optimizing a website for search engines. The result is a more productive website and a happier client.
Artifex Web Design & Development Process:
Defining the Project Discovery, Planning, Clarification, Documentation
Developing Site Structure Content, Site Map, Naming Conventions, Navigation
Visual Design Design Meetings, Developing Concepts, Presenting Designs, Gathering Feedback, Finalizing User Interface Design, User Testing, Creating Style Guide
Production Building Staging Server(s), Setting File Structure, Creating HTML Templates and Pages, Implementing Navigation, Populating Pages with Content, Integrating Backend Development
Quality Assurance (QA) Creating a QA Plan, Conducting QA Testing, Prioritizing and Fixing Bugs, Conducting Final Tests
Website Launch Conducting Content Management Training, Delivering Documentation to Client, Launching the Website, Registering with Search Engines
