Websites, Branding, and Tools Built to Create Real Value
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Why "The Design Outpost"?
An outpost is where you pause — not to stop, but to get your bearings. It’s where clarity is regained and momentum is restored. That’s what we offer: a space to reset and make thoughtful moves. We are your creative checkpoint and that’s the energy we bring to every partnership.
Design with direction. Strategy with heart.
We help creatives, founders, and small businesses build intentional, value-driven brands—online and off. Whether you need a website that actually converts, branding that reflects who you are, or help setting up smarter business tools—we’re here to make things simpler, smoother, and more effective.
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Testimonials
“Working with The Design Outpost felt more like a creative partnership than hiring an agency. They took the time to understand who we are—not just as a brand, but as people and visual storytellers. Together, we built a fully custom site that actually reflects our voice and vision. It feels like us, and our clients feel it too.”
“I used to spend hours trying to fix small website issues on my own. A quick consulting session with Matt saved me so much time—and honestly, saved my sanity. He helped me get back to what I actually love doing. Now, I bring him in for anything from updates to strategy—they just get it.”
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"The Design Outpost helped us bring clarity and structure to our internal operations. What started as a backend systems conversation evolved into a full transformation of how we work. Their ClickUp setup and AI consulting gave us tools that actually support our team — and we’re excited to keep building with them."
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“The website workshop opened my eyes to how much we could improve our website. It wasn’t just theory—Matt gave practical, actionable advice that we applied right away. After the workshop, we booked a consulting session, and he helped us refine our site layout, messaging, and overall strategy. His insights were clear, easy to act on, and made an immediate impact.”
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“I came to The Design Outpost with a big swirl of ideas and they helped me shape it into something clear, strategic, and actionable. Their consulting gave me clarity on my audience, how my site should function, and where I was wasting energy. It was the kind of direction I didn’t even know I needed.”
“I walked into the workshop with a decent website and walked out with a list of game-changing updates. They have a way of breaking things down simply and showing you exactly what needs to change—and why. Super helpful, clear, and inspiring.”
Meet the Founders
We’re Matt and Elena, currently engaged and future husband-and-wife team with a shared love for creativity, good design, and helping people build what matters. With backgrounds in business workflow configuration, web development, graphic design, and visual storytelling, we started The Design Outpost to be more than just a studio—we wanted to create a space where people feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow.
We believe great work starts with feeling good and doing good. That’s why we lead with empathy, stay grounded in what matters, and build projects that reflect our values:
Helping people grow through intentional, strategic design.
Staying healthy—mentally, physically, creatively
Doing what we love, and helping others do the same
Ready to Build Something That Feels Right?
Let’s bring clarity, creativity, and strategy to your brand.
Whether you're starting fresh or refining what you've built, we’re here to help you move forward—with design that feels like you and systems that actually work.
Frequently Asked Questions
We work with creatives, founders, small businesses, and purpose-driven brands—especially those who value clarity, intentional design, and thoughtful strategy. If you’re trying to grow with integrity, we’re here for it.
We primarily work in Webflow and Shopify, depending on your needs. We love Webflow for custom, CMS-driven sites and Shopify for e-commerce businesses looking for stability, flexibility, and growth.
Definitely. We offer consulting sessions to review your current site and identify quick wins or deeper opportunities. Sometimes a refresh is all you need—other times, a rebuild makes more sense. We’ll help you figure that out.
Yes. We offer standalone brand identity packages—logos, typography, color palettes, visual direction, and more. Whether you're just getting started or need a brand refresh, we’ve got you covered.
Think of it as getting your backend in order. We help you set up tools like ClickUp, Notion, or Google Workspace to run your business more efficiently—things like client pipelines, project tracking, team workflows, and internal docs.
Timelines vary depending on scope, but here’s a rough idea:
Website Projects: 4–8 weeks
Brand Identity: 3–6 weeks
Workflow Consulting: 4-5 weeks
We always outline the timeline at the start so there are no surprises.
Yes. Most of our projects are split into two or three milestones, and we’re happy to chat about custom plans that fit your budget.
Start by reaching out here. We’ll schedule a quick discovery call to learn about your goals and see if we’re a good fit. From there, we’ll recommend the best path forward—whether it’s a full project, a consulting session, or something in between.
Still have questions?
Just reach out! We’re happy to clarify anything, walk you through our process, or help you figure out what kind of support you need.