2024-02-10
Why We Always Start With Design (And Why You Should Too)
Skipping the design phase is one of the most expensive mistakes a business can make when commissioning a website. Here's our Figma-first process.
Why We Always Start With Design
Every ARDR website project starts with a Figma mock-up — before a single line of code is written.
This isn't just a preference. It's how we protect your budget and ensure the final product is exactly what you envisioned.
The Problem With Building Blind
When developers build without a signed-off design, changes mid-build are expensive. Moving a section, changing the layout, or redesigning the navigation after it's been coded can cost hours.
Our Process
- *Discovery call — understand your goals, audience and brand
- *Figma mock-ups — full visual representation of the website
- *2 rounds of amendments — included in every project
- *Sign-off — you approve the design before we touch code
- *Build — clean, structured development from the agreed design
This keeps everyone aligned, minimises surprises, and results in a far better final product.