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We are DesignCode Partners.
We design. We code.

We marry design and technology.

DesignCode is a hybrid idea firm where graphic design and print meets masterfully executed software solutions. We help our clients define and build relevant brands across multiple mediums through collaboration and serious experience.

What does that mean? Right-brainers working with left-brainers in harmony, under one roof, for a common goal. And that means consistency, direct lines of communication and better ideas. It also means we produce top-notch work and happy clients because we're committed, responsible, detail-oriented and hardworking. It shows in our work.

Our experience spans from small and large companies to boutiques and agencies, entrepreneurs and everything in between. We've worked across many industries, from retail and technology to non-profit and the arts.

And we've earned some publicity and awards along the way. But our main goal is to help you succeed by having you stand out from the crowd, reach your target audiences, and propel your business.

We're here to help. If you need a logo, brand identity system, website or an entire marketing campaign, we can design it. If you need to update an existing website, have your web design developed, or need a mobile or custom software application, we can code it.

So what's your story and how can we help? Say hello.

We wear a lot of hats (and propellers).

design + branding

marketing strategy
website design
logo development
identity systems
usage guidelines
print collateral
signage
packaging
advertising
exhibit graphics
direct marketing
invitations
illustration/animation
copywriting/content

web + software

consulting
website evaluation
requirements analysis
web development
information architecture
mobile sites
e-commerce
web applications
database systems
content management
email automation
seo
blog set-up
hosting solutions
virtual IT/webmaster
social media

technologies

Windows Server
Visual Studio
ASP, .NET, C#
SQL Server
HTML, CSS
XSLT, XML
Javascript, jQuery
AJAX
WordPress
Dreamweaver
Umbraco CMS
Unix
MySQL
PHP
Flash, ActionScript

HP Palm WebOS


We are always learning new things. Contact us if your project requires something not listed above.

We have loads of experience.

Lori Walls Principal and Creative Director

Mike Walls Principal and Technical Director

Lori is a lifelong Texan who can two-step and make a killer margarita to prove it. Prior to founding DesignCode, she was co-founder and principal of Verve Creative for thirteen years. And before launching her own business, she was the creative director at the interactive agency, Tocquigny. Lori has worked with all sizes of companies across a broad range of industries and has created award-winning designs. She holds a BFA in Advertising Art from the University of North Texas. Beyond design, she's a wife and mother, and in her spare time enjoys playing with her iPhone, sipping good wine and biking — but not at the same time.

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Mike grew up in North Carolina and always knew he wanted to code. He started his career with IBM and has also worked for Abbott Labs, Micrographx and Traq Wireless. Most recently, he was a Managing Consultant at Catapult Systems. Over the years, he's helped analyze and produce complex business systems, including semiconductor defect tracking, product catalog management and e-commerce and credit card processing. Mike holds a BS in Computer Science from NC State and an MBA from the University of North Texas. When Mike isn't working, he can be found inline skating or deciphering his daughter's math homework.

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We’ve delivered results for 20+ years.

A partial list of past experience:

Austin360
Austin Children's Museum
Girl Games
Dell
AMD
VHA | HEALTHvision
Wildflower Research Center
Southwestern Bell Mobile
3M
Tivoli Systems
Mary Kay
MCI
Trilogy
Cooper Consulting
American Airlines
Interwoven

Haggar
Wireless Valley
SailPoint Technologies
Caleb Technologies
Morningstar Foods
Children's Advocacy Center
Southwest Airlines
Habitat for Humanity
EDS
USA Film Festival
Guiltless Gourmet
St. Paul Medical Center
JCPenney
Interex | XLR8
Dr Pepper | 7-Up
Columbia Healthcare

AWT | Austin
March of Dimes
Jardine's Foods
Seton Fund
Hill Partners
Jan Heaton Studio
ON Networks
Texas Lavender Hills
Mindwave Research
Raptor Technologies
discGear
ACE Academy
architecture365
hiatus spa + retreat
SecureCare Technologies

We do good work and people agree.

"…fun to work with and consistently delivers excellent results."

"You have made such a huge contribution to our best year ever!"

"You get an A for today."

"Did you design this website? It is probably one of the best I've ever seen. Nice job."

"Outta site. Whatta site. Me... speechless. Really."

"I appreciate your attention to detail coupled with an eye on the big picture — a valuable combination."

"It's so much more than I expected!"

"I have never before gotten such pleasure from handing out a business card!"

"Your invitation is undoubtedly the most wonderful wedding invitation I have ever received."

"I had a designer say that she thought we were miles ahead of anyone else because of our wonderful marketing efforts."

"I hope to share many years of success with you."

"The website is soooo beautiful! Thank you so much... you are an awesome team!"

"Absolutely phenomenal."

awards

Austin | American Advertising Awards
Dallas Ad League, Special Judge's Award
IABC | Bronze Quill
Dallas Society of Visual Communications
Art Director's Club of Houston
Print's Regional Design Annual
Print's Best of T-Shirts
How Self Promotion
How International Design
American Corporate Identity

We create memorable, lasting brands.

Jan Heaton Studio // architecture365 // Baby Bella Vintage // Texas Lavender Hills // Cedars Open Studios

Overview: Identity, website, blog and mobile sites, email marketing, advertising, marketing and PR print collateral
Technology: WordPress blog, customized template (built-in content management), custom programming

We help define who you want to be.

Some logos were created while working at other firms and are shown solely to illustrate our design abilities.

We bring good web to life.

“Good code” and passion set us apart.

Nearly all web and software development requires unique backend programming, or code, in order to manage data. That might include anything from simple data entry forms, seo, content management systems, and intra- and extranet sites, to more complex web services, project catalog management, asset tracking, and mobile applications.

Our DesignCode team has the expertise needed to develop your website or business application, whether it's launching a new idea or replacing an antiquated system that's not performing up to par. Depending on your needs, we can manage any phase of your project's lifecycle, or the entire process, from information gathering, planning and strategy, design, development, testing and deployment to ongoing maintenance.

Besides website analysis, coding and maintenance, some of our other software experience includes systems for:

  • Mobile salesforce applications
  • Inventory and order management
  • Customer relations management
  • Wireless asset tracking
  • Scientific pressure calibration
  • Semiconductor test and validation tracking
  • Employee 360 feedback
  • Product catalog management
  • E-commerce + credit card processing
  • Touch screen kiosk
  • Automated email distribution
  • Survey management and reporting
  • Mobile productivity applications
  • Project reporting and tracking

For more information about our software portfolio, give us a shout. We'd love to hear from you.

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